Image: MaxSafaniuk/stock.adobe.com Andrew Ockenden has been confirmed as the new chief executive officer of the Civil Contractors Federation South Australia (CCF SA).   The CCF SA welcomed the appointment of an experienced leader with more than two decades of experience across the private and public sectors. Ockenden has spent his career in corporate affairs, stakeholder …

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Heidelberg Materials has launched the largest industrial-scale flash calciner for clay. Image: Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials has launched the largest industrial-scale flash calciner for clay worldwide in Ghana through a joint venture.   The collaboration with CBI Ghana Ltd has seen the installation of a calciner with a capacity of 400,000 tonnes annually of calcined …

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Holcim Australia is supporting the Western Harbour Tunnel project. Image: Holcim Australia/LinkedIn Holcim Australia has marked its contribution to the Western Harbour Tunnel, which is currently under construction.   The Western Harbour Tunnel is a major infrastructure project for Sydney. It will be 6.5 kilometres long and offer a connection between the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange …

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Tony Aloisio is the new CEO of the Australian Flexible Paving Association. Image: KamWing/stock.adobe.com Tony Aloisio has been confirmed as the latest chief executive officer of the Australian Flexible Paving Association (AfPA).   Alosio will take over his new role on July 1 after previously serving as the organisation’s interim CEO and as a past …

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Boral has acquired Wallan Concrete Plant. Image: Boral Boral has expanded its presence in the Victorian construction materials market through the acquisition of Wallan Concrete Plant.   The company’s latest acquisition of the recently built concrete plant will help it support customers in the Northern corridor of Melbourne. The plant’s workforce will be transitioned to …

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New articulated dump trucks deliver power and reliability with a new JD14 engine. Image: John Deere John Deere has introduced new features for its operations centre and articulated dump trucks to benefit its customers. John Deere has revealed new features that will enhance its articulated dump trucks (ADTs) as well as its digital customer experience …

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Metso’s largest service centre globally is in Western Australia. Image: Metso Metso provides metrics that are helping quarries reduce unplanned downtime, improve productivity and optimise performance. Technology is enabling quarry managers to view data in real-time, allowing them to make informed decisions to enhance business operations. These data can come in many forms, from metrics …

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Competent engineers, geologists and surveyors come at a cost, but add real value. Image: Eltirus Eltirus founder Steve Franklin explains how quarries should change the way they look at the risks to their resources.  Risk management is a critical part of the management of any quarry business. It manifests itself in many ways. We take …

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SSAB has developed the Hardox HiAce for high-impact applications. Image: SSAB In a high-impact industry, compromising on quality products can have costly consequences. SSAB provides some of the best steels possible to help machinery stand up to the task. Quarrying operations often require a significant amount of machinery due to the daily high-impact environment. Machinery …

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Matthew Ferguson specialises in working with quarrying and aggregates customers. Image: Multotec Multotec business development manager for quarries and aggregates in Australasia Matthew Ferguson shares his career journey and industry insights. Few people in the quarrying industry can claim to have spent nearly a decade as a line cook; however, Matthew Ferguson’s journey into quarrying …

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