Client:
I-WIS LLC, the equipment provider for onsite facilities management at Rio Tinto's Oyu Tolgoi mining project in Mongolia.
Focused on one of the largest known copper and gold deposits in the world, this mining project has had a major positive impact in the region, contributing to the prosperity of the Mongolian economy and supporting local communities.

Products:
12100013 (now model 18300033CTR) STURGO® Spring-Base Laundry Trolley
 
Backsafe's Sturgo soiled linen trolleys in use at the Oyu Tolgoi facility, neatly positioned in the locker room for efficient laundry collection.
Challenge:
Backsafe Australia was provided with the opportunity to tender on the supply of laundry trolleys for the Oyu Tolgoi Underground Project facilities. Specifications were provided that needed to be met, to fit in with the facility layout. The large quantity required and remote delivery location posed a challenge that we couldn't wait to tackle and resolve!

Solution:
Necessary features of the trolleys included dimensions of 1250mmL x 700mmW x 850mmH; and all wheels to have swivelling ability, fitted in jockey configuration, with brakes on front and back.

We met some challengess along the way with production delays due to new year holidays and quality testing. However, this didn't stop us from delivering the best quality product and solution possible. Constant communication and reporting with our manufacturing team and client ensured the final product was of the best quality and delivered in the fastest possible time frame.

The STURGO® Spring-loaded Laundry Trolleys have been proven on numerous mine sites throughout Australia as reliable and robust, and now making waves in Mongolia. With a very satisfied client and more trolleys scheduled for delivery, we look forward to continuing to support this project.


Facilities management on mine sites needs to run at maximum efficiency, safely! STURGO® can deliver on that...contact us to find out how!
  • Aerial view of Oyu Tolgoi mine site in Mongolia showing extensive infrastructure with blue-roofed buildings, access roads, and mining facilities spread across a desert landscape. Image courtesy of Oyu Tolgoi.
  • Arrival of Backsafe’s Sturgo soiled linen trolleys at the Oyu Tolgoi site, securely packed and ready for deployment.
  • Backsafe's Sturgo soiled linen trolleys are fully deployed and ready for operational use at Oyu Tolgoi.
  • Backsafe’s Sturgo soiled linen trolleys are lined up and fully operational within the locker rooms at Oyu Tolgoi.
  • Backsafe’s Sturgo soiled linen trolleys are now perfectly positioned and fully integrated into the Oyu Tolgoi locker room setup.
  • A collage of the Oyu Tolgoi mine site in Mongolia showing the illuminated concentrator plant at dusk, an open pit mine, an underground tunnel, and a group of workers in safety gear.
  • Aerial view of Oyu Tolgoi mine site in Mongolia showing extensive infrastructure with blue-roofed buildings, access roads, and mining facilities spread across a desert landscape. Image courtesy of Oyu Tolgoi.
  • Arrival of Backsafe’s Sturgo soiled linen trolleys at the Oyu Tolgoi site, securely packed and ready for deployment.
  • Backsafe's Sturgo soiled linen trolleys are fully deployed and ready for operational use at Oyu Tolgoi.
  • Backsafe’s Sturgo soiled linen trolleys are lined up and fully operational within the locker rooms at Oyu Tolgoi.
  • Backsafe’s Sturgo soiled linen trolleys are now perfectly positioned and fully integrated into the Oyu Tolgoi locker room setup.
  • A collage of the Oyu Tolgoi mine site in Mongolia showing the illuminated concentrator plant at dusk, an open pit mine, an underground tunnel, and a group of workers in safety gear.