SMA’s Ciaran Lagan and Albury Quarries’ David Dunstan. Image: Screenmasters Australia Albury Quarries has become a contract-crushing success through its partnership with Screenmasters Australia (SMA). When David and Andrea Dunstan returned to the crushing industry after a 20-year break, one of their most important choices was the equipment. Their business, Albury Quarries, specialised in crushing …

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Hanson Australia is now Heidelberg Materials Australia. Image: Heidelberg Materials Australia Hanson Australia has entered a new era after it officially became Heidelberg Materials Australia as part of a new rebrand.   The latest development aligns the Australian subsidiary with Heidelberg Materials’ global rebranding strategy, which has been rolled out over recent years. The company …

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Image: Caterpillar Caterpillar demonstrated its new Cat 777 off-highway truck at Luck Stone’s Bull Run plant in Virginia, in the United States. Luck Stone is one of the largest family-owned and operated producers of crushed stone, sand, and gravel in the US. In December 2022, Luck Stone and Caterpillar announced an agreement to accelerate the …

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Image: Kinder Australia Running an efficient conveyor system doesn’t have to mean high costs or constant maintenance. Kinder’s K-conveyor pulleys deliver quality and reliability at a competitive price, helping to reduce downtime and maintenance costs over the long term. Designed to comply with AS1403, Kinder’s K-Conveyor pulleys are manufactured against customer specifications, ensuring fit-for-purpose application. …

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Terex Washing Systems has supported Barro Group since 2019. Image: Terex Washing Systems Terex Washing Systems’ equipment is helping Barro Group reach its production goals in Victoria. Barro Group is one of the recognisable names in the Australian quarrying sector. Its distinctive green and red logo can be seen around the country, and the independent …

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ISN mounted bearings are a drop-in replacement for SN style bearings. Image: Dodge Industrial Find out how US-based Dodge Industrial offers solutions for quarry customers instead of just products. Dodge Industrial produces high-quality mechanical power transmission equipment – but the company is more than just a supplier. Halden Engela, division manager at Dodge Industrial Australia, …

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ARC Laboratory Services delivers construction materials testing. Image: ARC Laboratory Services ARC Laboratory Services is using a collaborative approach to become the trusted partner of Australian quarries. Relationships can often make or break businesses in the quarrying and aggregates sector. This was especially so for ARC Laboratory Services. Laboratories can help ensure quarries produce the …

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CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions. Image: CRH Group CRH has revealed its third quarter results, which it has labelled as a “strong performance” with growth across several key areas.   According to its release, total revenue ($10.5 billion), net income ($1.4 billion) and adjusted EBITDA ($2.5 billion) all increased with the …

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Rino Recycling’s landmark construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling plant. Image: CDE Group The commissioning of Rino Recycling’s landmark construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling plant in Brisbane this year signals a key moment for the future of South East Queensland (SEQ), one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.  The hybrid plant, which integrates both wet and …

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L-R: Vik Bansal, Michael Kilgariff and George Agriogiannis. Image: Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) unveiled an expanded council with new members at its annual general meeting this week.   George Agriogiannis was reappointed as chair of the CCAA council, while Vik Bansal was appointed vice chair. Mario Panuccio, Simon …

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