Sandvik Completes SP Mining integration

The company shipping out the first Sandvik branded SP Mining screen from its WA production facility. Image: Sandvik Following its acquisition of the Schenck Process mining-related business, Sandvik has been working hard behind the scenes to bring its new offering and capabilities to market. In October last year, Sandvik reached a key milestone in the …

Holcim acquire ‘strategically located’ Mark Desmedt

Holcim has acquired Mark Desmedt in Belgium. Image: Holcim Holcim has confirmed its acquisition of Mark Desmedt in Belgium to boost its construction demolition capabilities in Europe.   The acquisition is in line with Holcim’s target of recycling 10 million tonnes of construction demolition materials per year. Mark Desmedt is a Belgium-based construction demolition company …

Liebherr unveil ‘world first’ large wheel loader with hydrogen engine

The machine was demonstrated at the Liebherr Bischofshofen plant. Image: Liebherr Liebherr has broken new ground by unveiling a large wheel loader powered by hydrogen, which it describes as a “world first”.   Liebherr demonstrated the new machine, the L566H, at its Bischofshofen plant in front of several industry stakeholders.   While the event focused …

Understanding Jaw Liner Selection: Cost-Efficiency and Product Quality

Jaw liners form a protective layer to the inside of the crushing chamber. Image: Superior Industries It is critical to match a jaw liner to the right crushing application. Superior Industries looks at the key tips for doing so successfully. Matching a jaw liner to the crushing application is a crucial factor behind achieving maximum …

The hunt for airport asphalt

Hunter Quarries managed to mobilise its workforce promptly to guarantee the on-time delivery of its product. Image: Hunter Quarries Quarry finds out how Hunter Quarries was able to supply 170,000 tonnes of highly technical materials for the Newcastle Airport upgrade project. Downer EDI Works had been tasked with upgrading the Newcastle Airport’s runway, a “game-changing” …

Kobelco launches the new SK225SR-7 and SK235SR-7 in Australia

The new SK225SR-7 and SK235SR-7 follow Kobelco’s Performance x Design concept. Image: Kobelco Kobelco has added two new Tier 3 models to its short radius range with the new SK225SR-7 and SK235SR.   The company, which started the short radius concept in 1996, has one of the largest short radius ranges on the market from …

‘Beyond excited’: New wheel loader from Komatsu hits the mark

Komatsu’s new WA475-10 wheel loader is designed for Australian quarry operators. Image: Komatsu Komatsu’s new WA475-10 wheel loader is set to tackle a common pain point by delivering greater fuel efficiency for Australian quarry operators.  Komatsu has introduced the WA475-10, 26-tonne wheel loader, to Australian shores with the aim of addressing a common pain point …

‘True honour’: Giraud recognised for work with Holcim ANZ

Jorge Chapa, Cyril Giraud and Davina Rooney. Image: Holcim Australia and New Zealand Cyril Giraud has been recognised as industry leading in creating a more sustainable, resilient and efficient built environment through his work with Holcim Australia and New Zealand.   Giraud, who is head of sustainability at Holcim Australia, was recognised as a 2024 …