Caterpillar launches autonomous truck at quarry

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 …

What are your pulleys costing you?

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. …

Terex Washing Systems creates upgraded impact for Barro Group

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 …

Dodging downtime with Dodge Industrial

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, …

ARC Laboratory Services is a rock solid partner for quarries

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 …

CRH reveals ‘strong performance’ in third quarter results

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 …

CDE’s landmark C&D waste plant paves a sustainable future in SEQ

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 …

‘Transformative era’: CCAA unveils new members of expanded council

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 …

Achieve quality crushing with Tricon Equipment

The crusher boasts a 1905mm deep jaw chamber. Image: Tricon Equipment The Lippmann 1200j heavy-duty mobile crusher’s ease of maintenance provides quarries with peace of mind from Tricon Equipment. Tricon Equipment has been importing and reselling mobile crushing equipment in Australia for more than 21 years ago. Cailean Woods, one of the company’s sales managers, …

Preferred bidders named for next stages of North East Link

The North East Link is a major infrastructure project in Victoria. iMAGE: FiledIMAGE/ stock.adobe.com Two consortiums have been nominated as the preferred bidders for the next stages of the North East Link, which encompass major parts of the Eastern Freeway upgrades.   Major Road Projects Victoria will work with both preferred bidders before the contracts …