Key industry members turn out for Komatsu’s annual forum

Komatsu Australia hosted its second annual industry supplier forum. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia hosted its second annual industry supplier forum, bringing 15 senior executives across its supply chain to share perspectives, challenge ideas, make connections, and collaborate on key industry issues. Attendees tackled three key topics in ESG, safety, and generational diversity. Russell Hodson, …

‘Attractive market’: CRH expands in Californian region

CRH has acquired Dutra Materials in San Rafael, California. Image: Business Wire CRH has acquired Dutra Materials, expanding its American footprint, especially in northern California.    The acquisition expands CRH’s presence in California after it entered the market earlier this year. Under the terms of the agreement, CRH gains strategic aggregate reserves and asphalt production …

‘Positive impact’: Astec, MPS continue to expand partnership

The two organisations have reached a new milestone. Image: Astec Astec has announced its expanded partnership with equipment dealer Mineral Processing Solutions (MPS), part of the OPS Group. Astec Australia and Mineral Processing Solutions (MPS) have signed an expanded dealer agreement for the construction materials sector to support Astec’s Australian customers. The new dealer agreement …

Protected: EEA Materials Processing becomes a one-stop supplier for quarries

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‘Really important’: Why an IQA membership is beneficial

The IQA has members across Australia. Image: IQA Several industry figures from the Australian quarrying sector have revealed what makes their chosen field and IQA membership so rewarding. The Australian quarrying sector is living proof of the six degrees of separation theory. Many of the workforce have been in the sector for a long time, so …

Hazemag introduces fine grinding machines to Australia

The Hazemag Hammer Mill can work in many different applications including cement and limestone. Image: Hazemag Hazemag’s range of hammer mills is helping operators achieve the right product size across several applications. With its wide variety of adjustable tools; grinding path to grinding wall heating, the Hazemag Hammer Mill is a versatile machine for all …

Komatsu’s latest partnership creates employment opportunties

The partnership began in 2021 to provide meaningful employment opportunities. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia’s partnership with Endeavour Foundation is helping people with disabilities and the environment. Komatsu Australia has renewed its partnership with disability service organisation Endeavour Foundation, which will provide more employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The partnership between the two organisations provides employment …

Wirtgen Group’s new dedicated Australian support service

Wirtgen’s aftersales team visit sites and use product knowledge to find faults. Image: Wirtgen Group Quarry learns more about Wirtgen Group’s new dedicated aftersales team and how they are working to improve support. The Wirtgen Group manufactures specialist equipment that requires specialist care. Quarries are a harsh environment for machinery, and keeping equipment up and …

Alex Fraser and Kayasand champion sustainability at IQA event

Image: Prime Creative Media Sustainability was front of mind at the IQA’s Victorian branch spring technical night, which featured a site tour of Alex Fraser’s Epping facility and a keynote speech from Kayasand’s Frank Grech. IQA members from across Australia visited Alex Fraser’s Northern Sustainable Supply Hub, which contains a high-volume construction and demolition recycling …

GCCA urges for government support to ‘fully unlock’ net-zero aims

Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com Leaders from the global cement industry have called on the government to support their net-zero targets through policy changes.   The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has showcased the industry’s work to decarbonise operations and cut CO2 emissions in its latest progress report. Alongside the report, the GCCA has called …