The practice of vibration analysis – a technique involving the monitoring of machinery vibrations to detect and resolve potential issues – is what Alan Phillips, Engineering Manager at Motion highlights as a ‘fundamental service’ offered at Motion. “We’ve been offering vibration analysis here at Motion for several years. The procedure entails attaching sensors to machinery …
Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe has announced that Francesco Quaranta will become its new president and chief executive later this year. Quaranta will replace Takaharu Ikeda on April 1, but Ikeda will continue as HCME management board chairman and HCM regional general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Northwest Africa. “I am very grateful …
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Kleemann has been developing and manufacturing machines and plants for the past 100 years. As a powerful mobile screen for coarse elements, the Mobiscreen MSS 802 EVO has been designed for evolving challenges in different applications. With its ingenious machine design and flexible conversion option, an ideal throughput can be guaranteed for natural stone and …
Breedon Group PLC has confirmed its acquisition of BMC Enterprises Inc. in a multi-million deal, which expands Breedon’s presence in the United States. Breedon Group confirmed the deal is worth $300 million US ($457 million AUD) and will enhance its existing presence in the region. “The acquisition of BMC represents a compelling opportunity for …
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Astec Industries’ strong reputation for hard rock crushing is on display at Regional Recycling in Victoria. Quarry looks at their partnership and how its benefitted the Victorian operator. Dick Lewis knew there was a future in recycled rock, he just needed a system which could turn unwanted stone into a sellable product. Lewis began the …
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During February 2024, CJD Equipment, a proud WA privately owned organisation, celebrated its 50th year in operation. Quarry chronicles the journey of the Australian company. From humble beginnings at the Guildford location, with 28 willing staff on board who shared the vision of founders Ron Rafferty and Rob Jowett, CJD Equipment’s legacy began. Five decades …
Superior Industries has reworked the design of its conveyor idlers, incorporating an upgraded bearing seal and weld procedure. One key factor has always stood out to Riley Arndt as he approaches ten years at Superior Industries. The strategic accounts manager admires how Superior always puts the customer first. “Everyone has a culture around their company, …
Precisionscreen has an extensive range of precoat solutions enables operators to deliver high-quality precoat material anywhere in Australia. Nearly three decades ago, Precisionscreen emerged onto the scene with screening plants built upon towable axles, enabling operators to go from quarry to quarry. The success of these portable plants led to operators seeking the same mobility for other …
Donal McNicholl has been promoted to director of sales in the UK and Ireland to spearhead McLanahan’s aggregate and construction and demolition sales in the region. McNicholl, who joined the company in 2022, will be tasked with growing the sales team and working directly with McLanahan customers in the UK and Ireland. “I …
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ONTRAC and the XMOR®️ bucket had a significant year in 2023. Quarry looks at the reasons behind the product’s rise and what will come for the year ahead. When ONTRAC launched the XMOR bucket into the Australian market a few years ago, some quarry operators were hesitant. It looked different from traditional excavator buckets. SSAB’s …