Tesab is based in Northern Ireland while EEA Group has a presence across Australia. Image: EEA Group EEA Materials Processing’s new range of Tesab dry hire rental equipment has drawn rave reviews from quarry operators across Australia. The dealer, the newest Tesab distributor in Australia, has unveiled an expanded line-up of specially engineered equipment for …
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Veolia UK and FabricNano have partnered up. image: Veolia UK Veolia has partnered with UK biotechnology start-up FabricNano to create an enhanced rock weathering ‘innovation’ to remove carbon dioxide using basalt rock fines. The solution will see enzymes applied rocks to trial faster, permanent carbon dioxide removal directly from the atmosphere. Veolia will be …
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Smart Quarry Site is a fleet management tool. Image: Komatsu Komatsu rebranded its fleet management platform iSite into Smart Quarry Site. Quarry looks at how the platform has been helping customers. There was a time when a site manager measured their quarry’s fleet performance using old-fashioned pen and paper. However, quarries are increasingly focused on compliance, …
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OPS celebrated 35 years of business earlier this year. Image: Astec Industries OPS celebrated its 35th anniversary earlier this year. Quarry looks back at the successful partnership between the dealer and Astec Industries. OPS was the toast of the town earlier this year when the brand notched up 35 years of business and counting in Bibra Lake, …
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Mel Green has been remembered as an industry icon. Image: The Australian Flexible Paving Association (AfPA)/LinkedIN The asphalt industry has farewelled Mel Green, a key figure who played an important role in advocacy and business level for the sector. The Australian Flexible Paving Association (AfPA) advised Green passed away on April 29, 2024, after an …
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The Emerald Challenge will return this year. Image: Institute of Quarrying The Institute of Quarrying has revealed the Emerald Challenge will return this year after being a major success in its debut last year. The UK institution will run the challenge where the winner will get £5,000 for designing solutions for the quarry business …
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McBride Sands operates as a family business in Queensland. Image: Aptella Quarry spoke to McBride Sands about how embracing Aptella’s technology helped boost their operations near Bundaberg. Family-run Queensland quarry company McBride Sands has adopted trade-approved scales and iWeigh office software to streamline administration. Owners Dean and Melissa McBride said simplicity has meant technology helped …
Somincor uses the Virsbolt from SSAB. Image: SSAB SSAB expandable bolts have a new name but the same quality. Quarry learns how the resources industry around the world has put them to good use. Heavy industries rely on quality equipment, not only to keep the job done, but also to keep workers safe. SSAB developed …
Holcim Australia is a leading supplier of aggregates, concrete readymix and concrete pipe and products. Image: max blain – stock.adobe.com Two of Holcim Australia’s key safety leaders have been recognised at the company’s annual health, safety and environment awards. The awards, in its third iteration, recognise the best performance within the worldwide company across the …
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The Hammerstone limestone quarry is located north of Fort McMurray and serves Alberta’s oil sands industry. Image: NewsFile BURNCO Rock Products has revealed its acquisition of Hammerstone Quarry as part of a major deal for the Canadian company. BURNCO, which has operations in Canada and the United States, has entered a share purchase agreement …
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