Crush the competition with Tricon Equipment

Image: Tricon Equipment Tricon Equipment has a wide range of machinery that will deliver new levels of power, versatility and performance to quarry operators across Australia. When mobility and toughness matter, quarry operators can count on the Lippmann 300c and 400c. These mobile cone crusher plants were specifically designed to take on the most abrasive …

WorkSafe Victoria issue reminder after ‘severe’ weather warning

Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder to secure all industrial sites and reconsider outdoor work after a Bureau of Meteorology warning.   The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for parts of Victoria including Central, East Gippsland, West and South Gippsland, and parts of the South West, North …

CCAA urge for ‘comprehensive’ industry support ahead of Queensland election

Construction materials play an important role in Australia. Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com A leading advocacy body has urged the winner of the upcoming Queensland election to develop a plan for heavy construction materials.   Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has released its Queensland election policy priorities ahead of the October election. According to the …

‘Continuous improvement’: Caterpillar breaks new ground at Lafayette site

Caterpillar is expanding its Lafayette site. Image: Caterpillar Caterpillar has broken new ground in its plans to expand its Lafayette engine centre as part of a “multi-year capital investment.”   The company has committed to a large capital investment at its Lafayette facility to increase capacity for new engines and aftermarket parts. The new building on …

‘Tremendous opportunity’: Saint-Gobain finalise CSR acquisition

Saint-Gobain has confirmed a deal with CSR. Image: Gilles Trillard/Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain has confirmed and finalised its acquisition of Australian building materials supplier CSR in a significant agreement for both companies.   The European-based company finalised the agreement in July after earlier this year announcing its intention to acquire CSR, which has some of Australia’s most …

Komatsu launch program for next generation of quarry workers

Komatsu Australia has launched their youth program, which will help develop young talent with STEM skills and showcase the diverse range of opportunities available in heavy industries. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia has launched a new program to develop the next generation of talent in the heavy industries sectors as part of National Skills Week. …

Atrio Property launches ‘legacy project’ in Queensland quarry

The quarry is located in Redbank Plains. Image: Atrio Property A hard rock quarry in Queensland could be transformed into a significant housing development under plans from Atrio Property.   The Queensland-based property developer is spearheading plans to transform Hardrock Quarry in Redbank Plains into a masterplanned community that would deliver 1,800 homes as well …

Aggregate Industries UK launch nature strategy

Anna Baker is the sustainability director at Aggregate Industries UK. Image: Aggregate Industries UK Aggregate Industries UK has launched its first-ever nature strategy as part of its plans to deliver a “nature-positive” future.    The strategy will build upon the UK-based business’s existing sustainability actions, which have included investing £24m in restoration activity over the …

North East Link project reaches ‘major milestone’

The North East Link project is underway in Victoria. Image: FiledIMAGE/stock.adobe.com The North East Link project has reached a milestone after recent tunnelling began in Melbourne’s northeast.   The first tunnel boring machine started digging the 6.5-kilometre tunnel between Wastonia and Bulleen. According to the Victorian state government, the tunnel will remove 15,000 trucks from …

Bardavcol contracted for T2D-linked intersection upgrade

Render of the proposed project. Image: South Australian Government A local firm has awarded the major contract for South Australia’s multi-million-dollar upgrade of the Marion Road and Sir Donald Bradman Drive intersection.   Bardavcol has won the contract for the $85 million dollar project, and its work will help to slash road congestion between the …