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Scania to Supply Batteries for MacLean Mining Equipment

Scania Industrial Batteries will become the primary battery supplier for MacLean Engineering's underground mining vehicles, the companies announced on 27 July 2026.

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Scania Industrial Batteries and MacLean Engineering have entered a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Scania will serve as the primary supplier of battery systems for MacLean's underground mining equipment.

MacLean Engineering, a manufacturer of vehicles for underground mining, selected Scania after a global evaluation. The company assessed technical capabilities, compliance, safety, and long-term support.

Kevin MacLean, CEO of MacLean Engineering, said: "Our customers depend on us to provide equipment solutions that are safe, productive and built for the future. Scania demonstrated exceptional technical capabilities, transparency and a collaborative approach throughout the evaluation process. We are excited to move forward together and continue supporting our customers as they advance their electrification strategies and provide solutions to combat the rising fuel costs we will continue to see."

Elin Åkerström, managing director at Scania Industrial Batteries, said: "Electrification in demanding off-road applications places exceptionally high requirements on safety, reliability and system integration. We are applying our deep expertise in electrified power solutions to support customers like MacLean as they transition to zero-emission operations in some of the world's most challenging environments."

Sources

  1. All news - Heavy Equipment Guide – MacLean taps Scania to accelerate zero-emission goals
  2. IWR-Nachrichten Windenergie – Scania liefert Batteriesysteme für MacLean-E-Bergbaufahrzeuge – Elektrifizierung senkt Betriebskosten und verbessert die Luft unter Tage