‘Extremely resilient’: Bonfiglioli’s gearbox growth

Bonfiglioli has expanded across Australia as part of its aim to decentralise its operations. Image: Bonfiglioli Italian company Bonfiglioli is providing quarries with simple, sustainable and reliable gearboxes. It’s no surprise to learn the Australian quarrying industry is in the middle of a skills shortage. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, the country has a …

‘Exciting time’: MLC announce two leadership appointments

Elizabeth Wilkerson and Mike Kiefer. Image: MLC MLC has announced two key leadership changes that will be key to the network of the company’s operations.   Elizabeth Wilkerson has been promoted to vice president for operations, and Mike Kiefer has been appointed vice president for finance and chief finance officer.   Kiefer, who joined MLC, …

‘New chapter’: Volvo CE announce minority stake in VizaLogix

Volvo CE has a minority stake in VizaLogix. Image: Volvo CE Volvo CE has expanded its commitment to technology services for customers with a minority stake in a US-based software company.   Volvo CE has announced a 22 per cent stake in VizaLogix which provides machine monitoring, servicing and tech support in multiple industries.   …

Kinder Australia keep quarries’ conveyors covered

K-AllShelter conveyor belt covers are manufactured using a wide range of optional materials. Image: Kinder Australia Kinder Australia is helping quarries keep dust down while protecting material from the elements with its K-AllShelter Capotex covers. Quarries can be a harsh and unrelating place for conveyors and the material they move. Being exposed to the Australian …

Toolkwip Pumps provides confidence in accessories

Toolkwip supplies accessories tailored for pumps, filtration equipment and flow meters. Image: Toolkwip Quarry learns how Toolkwip Pumps’ accessories catalogue is helping sites find the right tool for the job.  The Toolkwip Pumps team knows its market. The Victorian-based company has been operating for more than two decades in the industry, providing pumps for quarries. …

CRH ‘pleased’ with good first quarter results

CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions. Image: CRH CRH has described its first-quarter results as a ‘solid start’ to the year, which reaffirms its position in the market.  The construction materials provider described the quarter as the “seasonally least significant period” for the business despite the strong results.   “We are pleased …

Hutchison quarries’ sustainable journey with CJD Equipment

The quarry chose the Volvo machines for their exceptional operator comfort and impressive fuel efficiency. Image: CJD Equipment CJD Equipment recently sold Hutchison Quarries three Volvo machines. Quarry finds out how the new equipment has benefited the business. Hutchison Quarries was established in July 2004 as a local business by the Hutchison Family. Initially catering …

Steve Franklin: Could tech in Tennessee affect Australian aggregates?

AGG1 co-hosts with World of Asphalt. Image: Steven Franklin Steve Franklin, founder of Eltirus, attended the AGG1 Academy & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. He reports what he found at a key event for the North American aggregates industry. Co-hosted with the World of Asphalt, the AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo witnessed a record-breaking attendance. More than …

Aggregate Industries announce Brown Recycling partnership

Aggregate Industries and Brown Recycling have partnered together. Image: Aggregate Industries Aggregate Industries has revealed a partnership to process “pitcher waste”—pottery that has been broken or rejected during manufacture.  The UK-aggregates business has partnered with Brown Recycling to crush the waste from ceramic waste into a raw material to use it in cement.   Cauldon …

Komatsu reveal ‘innovative’ WA475-10 for Australian quarries

The WA475-10 wheel loader. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia has introduced the 26-tonne WA475-10 wheel loader, which could deliver a ‘more powerful and more fuel-efficient’ machine down under.  The company said the wheel loader, ideal for hauling and loading jobs, will deliver 30 per cent more fuel efficiency than the previous model.   “The WA475-10 …