Hepburn Engineering Inc. Information

Hepburn Engineering designs and supplies state-of-the-art Mine Hoists to Mining and Energy sectors globally and Replenishment-at-Sea (RAS) systems to industry and sovereign navies worldwide. Based in Toronto, Ontario, our team is renowned for its dedication to customers, and our systems are unmatched in safety, quality, and durability. Mining Systems Hepburn designs and supplies fully integrated hoist and control systems for the full range of mining-related requirements — from shaft sinking and development through the largest production capacities — including single drum, double drum, friction (Koepe), Blair, sinking winches, service hoists, and sheaves. We also provide complete rebuilding and upgrading services for existing hoists of all types. Our expertise spans mechanical design, hydraulic braking systems, motors, drives, and electrical/system controls — making Hepburn's systems among the most technically advanced in the industry, with full digital controls and automation. Replenishment-at-Sea Systems Hepburn has supplied single-purpose solids, liquids, and dual solids/liquids RAS systems to navies worldwide for over 50 years. Our underway replenishment systems operate in accordance with the Standard Tensioned Replenishment Alongside Method and are proven in all weather conditions up to Sea State 6 — the system of choice for over 8 sovereign navies, with more than 50 systems in service globally. Hepburn also provides Astern Fueling solutions and receiving ship equipment, including fixed and sliding padeyes, probe receiver stations, kingposts, and over-the-bow fueling equipment.