ToThink Engineering: Always thinking ahead

ToThink Engineering is an Australian-based business. Image: ToThink Engineering ToThink Engineering director Darren Toth shares his thoughts on the state of the Australian quarrying industry as a well-regarded supplier.  It does not take a long time to have a lasting impact in the industry and ToThink Engineering is an example of that. The Melbourne-based company …

Achieve reliable results with clean and sustainable oil

Image: SKF SKF have recently launched the RecondOil Box, a solution designed to change the way industries use and reuse oil. By embracing a circular economy model, the RecondOil Box allows companies to significantly reduce their environmental impact while enhancing machine performance and reducing operational costs. Traditional industrial practices involve using oil until it degrades, …

Gulkula Quarry’s key role in NT tourism development

Shot of the Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Project. Image: Neal Baulch Gulkula Quarry has played a key role in the latest tourism development in the Northern Territory’s East Arnhem region.   The company has supported the construction of a 63-metre rock groyne near Nhulunbuy at Inverell Bay, Gunyangara, as part of the Gunyangara (Gove Port) …

How Kayasand is shaping the future of sand

Kayasand chief executive officer Bram Smith. Image: Kayasand Kayasand chief executive officer Bram Smith offers insights into the future of sand, sustainability and Australia’s construction industry. What has been the most important lesson from 2024? The growing realisation that quarries can play a big part in lowering emissions from concrete production. By producing high quality …

Why CJD Equipment has been a trusted partner for over 50 years

CJD Equipment’s executive general manager of sales and marketing Grayden Leaver. Image: CJD Equipment CJD Equipment Australia executive general manager of sales and marketing Grayden Leaver tells Quarry about goals, milestones and innovation. What were some of the highlights of 2024? Early this year we introduced to the market Volvo Construction Equipment’s zero-emission electric machines …

Liebherr breaks ground on new Mississippi logistics centre

A render of the new state-of-the-art logistics centre. Image: Liebherr Liebherr has broken new ground on a logistics centre, which will be a key part of its operations in the American market. The new logistics centre is situated in the Hive Business Park in Tupelo, Mississippi and is set to serve as the continental warehouse …

How Australia’s infrastructure spending shifted in 2024

Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com A report from Infrastructure Australia has shown how skill shortages and rising costs are impacting Australia’s infrastructure requirements. Infrastructure Australia has released its Market Capacity Report 2024, has lifted the lid on the state of play in Australia’s infrastructure pipeline. A key finding is energy and social infrastructure projects are driving …

Why SMA is a tried and trusted equipment dealer

SMA has extended its partnership with Keestrack. Image: SMA Having a national presence in the Australian quarrying sector means being ready for anything, especially when the market forces you to adapt. SMA (Screenmasters Australia) has an Australian-wide coverage in the quarrying and recycling industries. It is a recognised dealer of mobile and fixed crushing and …

How Superior Industries is investing in the fundamentals

Superior Industries supplies its global clients with solutions to take them from the rock face to load out in the quarrying industry. Image: Superior Industries Superior Industries supplies its global clients with solutions to take them from the rock face to load out. The US-based manufacturer is known for quality crushing, screening, washing and conveying …

Eltirus: New innovations for a new year

Eltirus founder Steve Franklin. Image: Eltirus Eltirus founder Steve Franklin explains how innovation is being highlighted across quarries, and what it means for the future of the industry. What was the most important lesson from 2024? Take nothing for granted, always work to find out new ways of doing things and adding value for clients. …