James F. Howe has been appoint president of Motion. Image: Genuine Parts Company Motion has unveiled a new leader for the company after the appointment became effective earlier this month. James F. Howe has been appointed as the president of Motion after Genuine Parts Company, of which Motion is a wholly owned subsidiary, ratified …
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Martin Marietta is an American aggregate producer. Image: Victoria//stock.adobe.com Martin Marietta has confirmed it has completed its acquisition of aggregate operations from Blue Water Industries. Martin Marietta has acquired 20 active aggregate operations in Alabama, South Carolina, South Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia for $2.05 billion in cash. “The BWI Southeast acquisition naturally complements …
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It is important to understand what resources (equipment) are available to extract the deposit and what their extraction rates are. Image: Steve Franklin A very wise person once told Steve Franklin, founder of Eltirus, “Better to make your mistakes on the computer than in the field.” So, what did he mean by that comment? Steve …
OS 1200 Kammer grau mit Spritze Kibag vor Ort The entire machine is controlled by a programmable logic controller. Image: Lincom Filter presses aren’t rocket science – they’re made up of a simple set of plates, cloths and a pump, but OFS has found a way to make them smart. Filter presses are a relatively …
Volvo Productivity Services can help quarries gain new insights. Image: CJD Equipment Volvo Productivity Services can bring quarries more insight, additional opportunities for growth and new capabilities to manage operations and proactively enhance site safety and efficiency. In discussions between contractors and heavy equipment manufacturers, the focus often centres on cutting-edge machine technologies to enhance …
The campus will be built in a abandoned quarry. Image: HGA An abandoned rock quarry is set to be thrust into the 21st century with the plans to transform it into a research and innovation centre. Cell Signalling Technology and HGA have unveiled plans to transform a quarry in Manchester-by-the-Sea into a research facility …
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Martin Lindqvist will depart SSAB. Image: SSAB Martin Lindqvist has announced his departure from SSAB after nearly three decades at the company, citing a desire to broaden his career. SSAB confirmed Lindqvist’s departure from the company where he started in 1998. Lindqvist spent 13 years as the president and chief executive. “During Martin’s …
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The former Doncaster quarry site could be repurposed. Image: Manningham Council A former Victorian quarry could be transformed as Manningham Council seeks to find new ways to fund the increasing costs of services. The council is investigating developing the former Doncaster Quarry site on Blackburn Rd in Doncaster East under its Strategic Property Portfolio …
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The pughead is considerably longer than other pugmills. Image: Precisionscreen Precisionscreen’s Scorpion Pugmill is an Australian-made machine designed to make operators’ lives easier. Australia’s scorpions usually make a name for themselves in burrows, but Precisionscreen’s Scorpion Pugmill is making its name in the nation’s aggregate industry. When asked why the company’s Scorpion Pugmill has been …
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The Liebherr PR 766 Litronic is a new addition to the Newcastle business. Image: Liebherr Newcastle Quarry Products recently took ownership of the Liebherr PR 766 Litronic. The company’s quarry manager, Matt Frost, spoke with Quarry about the early benefits. When it comes to equipment for Quarry Products Newcastle, build quality and fuel efficiency are …
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