Q. What does the “P&H” in the brand name stand for?
The P&H represents Alonzo Pawling & Henry Harnischfeger, the founders of the business in 1884 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Q. What does P&H Mining Equipment manufacture?
Our company designs and manufactures reliable and productive electric mining shovels, walking draglines and rotary blasthole drills for the surface mining industry worldwide. Our company-owned global distribution organization, P&H MinePro Services, markets and supports over 30 leading lines of equipment and is the exclusive distributor of P&H mining equipment worldwide. Our entire organization is focused on providing products and support that lower the cost per hour and per ton over the life cycle of the equipment.
Q. Where are P&H customers located?
Our customers are located around the world. We have been supporting customers worldwide since the 19th century. Some of the countries we do business in include: Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Greece, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peoples Republic China, Peru, Philippines, Republic of South Africa, Russia, Senegal, Serbia (Yugoslavia), Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia.
Q. How are P&H products distributed and supported globally?
P&H MinePro Services has exclusive rights to distribute and support P&H mining equipment. P&H MinePro Services, the distribution and support arm of the company, has over 2,600 employees supporting customers from over 30 locations worldwide.
Q. What is Joy Global Inc.?
Joy Global Inc. is a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions. Through its market-leading businesses – P&H Mining Equipment, Joy Mining Machinery and Continental Crushing and Conveying – the Company manufactures and markets original equipment and aftermarket parts and services for both the underground and above-ground mining industries and certain industrial applications. Joy Global's products and related services are used extensively for the mining of coal, copper, iron ore, oil sands, gold and other mineral resources.
Q. Who can assist me with my P&H Material Handling questions?
That business is no longer part of our operation. It operates under the name of Morris Material Handling, and they can be reached at 414.764.6200.
Q. Who can assist me with my P&H Construction Equipment questions?
That business is no longer part of our operation, having been divested in 1988. Pyramid Parts can provide parts support at www.pyramidparts.com or by phone at 216.642.9600. For other questions, contact Terex at 319.352.3920.
Q. I have a P&H welding machine that needs maintenance or repair. What is my best course of action for this situation?
The P&H Welding business, along with all the technical engineering drawings and documents supporting the line, was sold in 1968. The firm that bought the P&H Welding business later on discontinued this product line.
Should your P&H Welding equipment require service support, we suggest contacting a local or regional welding equipment service support provider, one of whom might be willing to retro-fit old P&H Welding machines with modern components in order to restore them to working order.
Q. How many people are employed at P&H worldwide?
Over 3,200 people are employed by the company.
Q. Are there employment opportunities at P&H Mining Equipment or its distribution arm, P&H MinePro Services?
Yes. We offer competitive benefits and compensation, promote employee training and development and commit to workplace safety and diversity. Please visit our careers web site; careers.joyglobal.com for more information.
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