Understanding ALLU’s ‘cutting-edge’ bucket technology

Image: ALLU QLD Rock Breakers product specialist Craig Einam spoke about how the ALLU material processing bucket has impressed customers. In any quarry operation, maintaining a smooth material flow is essential for efficiency and uptime. The right equipment can make all the difference, and one innovation in material handling is the ALLU material processing bucket, …

Aptella unveils new locations for New Zealand branches

Aptella has opened new branches in New Zealand. Image: Aptella Aptella has unveiled its new locations in Auckland and Wellington as it continues to solidify its presence in New Zealand.   The company has moved its Auckland and Wellington branches to new and improved locations to better support its customers. The new branches, alongside Aptella’s …

Fulton Hogan selected for ‘critical’ SA airport project

Whyalla Airport. Image: Whyalla City Council Fulton Hogan has been confirmed as the preferred contractor to deliver a major runway upgrade in Whyalla, South Australia.   Whyalla City Council secured more than $30 million in funding from the South Australian ($13.8 million) and Federal Governments ($16.2 million) for the project. The works will enable the …

Superior Industries: The fundamental keys of screen troubleshooting

Maintaining screening equipment can reduce downtime. Image: Superior Industries Ed Sauser from Superior Industries gives his tips on how to troubleshoot a vibrating screen and address common pain points. When a vibrating screen is causing issues in the quarry pit, how do you go about troubleshooting it? While no operator or quarry business wants to spend …

Comet Equipment reaches for the stars

Comet Equipment president of global sales Adam Doyle. Image: Comet Equipment Comet Equipment’s president of sales, Adam Doyle, spoke to Quarry about the company’s global ambitions. Around 22 years ago, Maas Group started with just one Bobcat and a tipper truck. Now Maas Group operates 44 quarries with over 550 machines and 2000 employees. Comet Equipment …

Metso expands presence in China with acquisition

Image: Metso Metso has confirmed it will make a major investment in China to expand its presence within the key market.   The initial investment includes the acquisition of screening business, operations and key assets of Selm (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. The acquisition will add to Metso’s offering to aggregates and mining customers within China. …

Cemex announces CEO transition plan after González’s retirement

Fernando Gonzalez and Jaime Muguiro. Image: Cemex Cemex chief executive officer Fernando A. González has announced he will retire after more than three decades at the company.   González’s decision to call time on his career will see Jaime Muguiro become the new chief executive officer from April 1. Cemex’s board of directors has approved …

SGH ‘excited’ about future outlook for Boral

Image: T.Schneider//Shutterstock.com SGH Ltd (formerly Seven Group Holdings) has revealed it is “excited” about the future of Boral after it released its first-half earning results. SGH’s first-half results were supported by its full acquisition of Boral, which was completed last year. Its overall revenue of $5.5 billion was up two per cent, driven primarily by …

Understanding Volvo excavators

The Volvo Active Control system streamlines processes by automating boom and bucket movements. Image: CJD Equipment The right excavator can make or break a project’s success, which is why Volvo’s mid-range line-up of excavators blends advanced technology with practical design features. Volvo’s E-Series line-up of mid-range excavators have been designed to meet specific operational requirements …

Humes plays key role in North East Link project

Image: Victoria’s Big Build Humes has supported a key part of Victoria’s North East Link to create a maintenance tunnel that will service the state’s largest road project.   The local concreting company is manufacturing 4500 box culverts at its Echuca facility as part of the project. Humes has delivered around 14 concrete culverts a …