Epiroc Electrification Solutions (EES) - Accelerating Research & Development with New Canadian Facility

Epiroc Electrification Solutions (EES) - Accelerating Research & Development with New Canadian Facility Passed

Thursday October 8, 2026 10:25 - 10:30 Auditorium (W280)

Shawn Samuels, EES Regional Business Manager (NASA Region), discusses the opening of Epiroc’s new R&D Facility in Vancouver and its state-of-the-art testing equipment, which allows electrification products to be tested in scenarios that mimic real-world environments.

Lecturers

Shawn Samuels Presenter

Regional Business Manager (NASA Region) Epiroc Electrification Solutions
Epiroc

Shawn Samuels has been a valued member of Epiroc Canada’s Parts & Service Division for over 17 years. Starting his career as a Service Shop Manager, Shawn eventually moved into a Product Sales Manager Contracts role and then transitioned to Service Operations Manager.

As electrification and battery technology continues to advance, Shawn utilizes his knowledge and experience to support customers as they transform their operations to zero emissions. In his previous position as Product Manager Rocvolt Canada, Shawn played an important role in developing Epiroc’s BEV portfolio and supporting battery electric implementation on site. With his impressive resume, Shawn was selected to become Business Line Manager, Rocvolt Canada and eventually transitioned into a role as Business Line Manager Epiroc Electrification Solutions Canada, Acting Global Business Manager Epiroc Electrification Solutions. From there, he moved to become Regional Business Manager, NASA Region for Epiroc Electrification Solutions and General Manager of Meglab, where he assists customers as they set up the necessary infrastructure to support electrified operations.

With Shawn taking on these leadership roles, Epiroc in Canada, and globally, has celebrated numerous milestones in battery technology advancements and service deals that ultimately benefit productivity for customers.

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