John Deere achieves ‘significant’ inclusion recognition

John Deere has been recognised again. Image: John Deere John Deere Australia and New Zealand has achieved Inclusive Employer Status for the third time. Quarry finds out how the company has achieved this success. The Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has granted John Deere Australia and New Zealand Inclusive Employer Status for the company’s commitment to its employees. …

Metso set to unleash its electric era

The Lokotrack EC is Metso’s newest equipment range. Image: Tutt Bryant Metso is set to hold its fourth-ever Lokolaunch when it debuts the new EC range in Finland.  Quarry looks at the potential of this electric-driven equipment. Metso will unveil the result of extensive research and development when it debuts the Lokotrack EC range later …

Achieve maximum impact with Keestrack’s R3h impactor

The Keestrack R3h impactor is award winning. Image: Screenmasters Australia Quarry takes a look at the contractor’s best friend: Keestrack’s award-winning R3h impactor. Since its introduction to the market, the Keestrack R3h impactor has taken the crushing industry by storm. The redesigned R3h has been enhanced from its predecessor, the R3. It features 30 per …

Kobelco introduces the heaviest short radius excavator available

Kobelco has introduced the SK380SRLC-7. Image: Kobelco Kobelco Construction Machinery Australia has announced the arrival of the SK380SRLC-7.  The new model is Kobelco’s heaviest and most capable short-radius excavator to date, providing large conventional capability in a compact design. Short Radius machines are ideal for operators working on urban and residential job sites and are …

Komatsu employees experience life in the Formula One fast lane

Williams Racing F1 driver Logan Sargeant made a pitstop at Komatsu’s Innovation Hub in Brisbane before making his way to Melbourne for the Australian GP. Image: Komatsu Two Komatsu apprentices, selected by their peers, were given the opportunity to get up close with some of the fastest cars in the world, as they spent the …

IMS, Crusher Screen Sales and Hire elevate quarrying

The PM1200-20TB pugmill and mobile cement silo. Image: CSSH Crusher Screen Sales and Hire has elevated the Australian quarrying industry to the next level with the new pugmill and blenders from renowned manufacturer IMS. Crusher Screen Sales and Hire’s exclusive partnership with Irish Manufacturing Services (IMS) will reward the Australian market with two new products …

AdBri reveals new arrangement with Alcoa

Adbri and Alcoa have announced a new agreement. Image: Maurice Norbet//stock.adobe.com AdBri has revealed a new arrangement with Alcoa for its quick lime supply agreement to reflect the ‘changing demand’ in the market.  Cockburn Cement Limited will supply Alcoa on revised terms until the end of April 2024. This arrangement differs from the previous agreement, …

‘Disappointed’ Seven Group Holdings responds to Boral’s rejection of takeover bid

Boral is an Australian construction materials provider. Image: Boral Seven Group Holdings has called out ‘fundamental errors’ in the independent expert report, which was part of the basis for Boral’s rejection of its takeover.  The claims came as the SGH released an updated bidder’s statement in response to Boral’s rejection on March 19. “SGH is …

Heidelberg Materials extends von Achten’s term

Dr Dominik von Achten will stay at Heidelberg Materials. Image: Steffen Höft/Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials has extended Dr Dominik von Achten’s term as managing board chairman for three more years.   Dr von Achten, who will now serve until January 31, 2028, will continue his tenure in the position, which he started in February 2020. …

‘The cane toads of the insect world’: CCAA focuses on fire ant crackdown

Fire ants can be found in quarry products. Image: NatalieJean/stock.adobe.com The Australian quarry sector will receive fire ant management guidance as part of a targeted approach to eradicating the ‘cane toad of the insect world’.   Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia is working with Queensland and New South Wales biosecurity departments to develop quarry protocols …