Tutt Bryant go green with new initiative

Tutt Bryant has announced a new sustainability program. Image: Tutt Bryant Tutt Bryant has announced an exciting initiative, Tutt Bryant Go Green, to help Australia’s heavy industries overcome barriers in decarbonisation.   The initiative known as Tutt Bryant Go Green is designed to introduce innovative and sustainable solutions, products and solutions into the Australian market. …

‘Embrace the future’: IQ President urges sector to welcome technology

Chepstow Plant International, Bell Equipment UK, xtonomy and Sibelco Equipment collaborated on the project. Image: Chepstow Plant International Ltd Institute of Quarrying president Viv Russell has urged the members to ‘embrace the future’ as technology advances continue in the sector.   Russell said 2024 had been a year of change within the industry which had …

‘Important step’: Volvo CE’s new facilities in South Korea, Sweden

The inauguration at Volvo CE’s Braås facility in Sweden. Image: Volvo CE Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled new facilities in South Korea and Sweden as part of its commitment to sustainable equipment. The company has invested SEK 440 million ($40.5 million) to develop the facilities in Changwon (South Korea) and Braås (Sweden).   Changwon is …

Covia acquire industrial minerals division of R.W. Sidley

Covia Corporation has announced its acquisition of Ohio-based R.W. Sidley’s industrial minerals division. Image: Covia Covia Corporation has announced its acquisition of Ohio-based R.W. Sidley’s industrial minerals division including several assets.   Under the terms of the deal, Covia has acquired Sidley’s sand operation in Thompson, Ohio. According to Covia, this includes the quarry and …

Protected: ‘One of the last remaining’ Western Sydney quarries hits the market

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Holcim Australia, Caterpillar partner up for new ‘advanced’ loaders

Holcim are using Cat® 988K XE loaders at its Gosnell and Petrie quarry. Image: Holcim Australia Holcim Australia has become the first in the country to test the latest Caterpillar development of advanced high-efficiency electric drive systems.   Under the arrangement, Holcim’s Gosnells quarry in Western Australia and Petrie Quarry in Queensland have received the …

SEQ councils to get $100m boost for ‘critical infrastructure’ projects

More funding has been announced for councils. Image: ABCDstock/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government’s new funding for South East Queensland councils has been welcomed by an aggregates advocacy body.   The SEQ councils will be able to receive funding from a $100 million pool to fund critical infrastructure, future housing, disaster resilience and community projects.   Under …

Hazell Bros team up with former Tassie premier to help migrants

MRC Tas chair Peter Gutwein speaking to media. Image: MRC Tasmania/Facebook Hazell Bros have backed a Tasmanian initiative to raise awareness and funds for the state’s migrant and refugee communities.   The family- owned and operated Tasmanian company is supporting the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania’s The Walk, Step up Together event will provide support vehicles …

Volvo CE unveils upgrades to L110H and L120H wheel loaders

The L110H and L120H from Volvo CE have been upgraded. Image: Volvo Construction Equipment After a decade as a mainstay in Volvo Construction Equipment’s wheel-loader line-up, the L110H and L120H have been upgraded.   The L110H and L120H has been a popular pick for heavy industry operators with more than 13,000 units sold in the …