Author: Melodie Murphy

Striker Crushing and Screening is a family-owned-and-operated business. Image: Striker Crushing and Screening Craig Pedley, founder and CEO of Striker Crushing and Screening, shares how keeping things simple, rugged and operator-focused has set the Australian business apart from the competition. When Craig Pedley started Striker Crushing and Screening in 1998, he did not have a …

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PWE Quarry Services is based in Victoria. Image: PWE Quarry Services PWE Quarry Services is operating under a new name while expanding its focus on technology. Phil Wade worked hard to build a legacy and a name for his business, Phil Wade Earthmoving. Bryce Wade, his son, told Quarry, the company was Phil’s pride and joy, but …

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Image: FM Conway FM Conway has officially joined the VINCI Construction network after the deal was announced late last year. The two companies have officially signed the agreement, which will see VINCI fully acquire FM Conway, and it became official on January 31. Under the agreement, FM Conway will continue to operate as a standalone …

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Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com Quarry is looking for companies who are pioneering in the crushing sector to showcase in its upcoming April edition. Are you taking the crushing sector to new heights? Crushing is at the heart of the Australian quarrying industry and central to how the country’s critical construction materials are made.  From roadbase …

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Three of Mawsons blasthole drills now use GPS guidance and automation. Image: Eltirus Find out why Mawsons quarry development manager Adrian Bull won the 2024 IQA Excellence in Innovation and Community Engagement award. Every year, the IQA recognises an individual’s contribution to excellence and innovation in the quarry industry, including outcomes in community engagement and consultation. …

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Lantrak’s Jason Egan. Image: Jason Egan The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) has launched its ambassador program for 2025 to help grow and support the quarrying sector. The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) has launched one of its key initiatives in 2025 in the IQA Ambassador Program. The program features 26 of the sector’s most …

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The Tasmanian branch tour began at the Bridport Pier ruins. Image: IQA Check out the latest events hosted by the Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) for members around Australia. Queensland members rev up for 2025 at Motor Museum event The Brisbane Motor Museum roared to life as members of the Queensland branch and Central Queensland …

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ODE Materials started producing sand in small batches before upscaling over the years. Image: ODE Materials ODE Materials has been on an extensive journey within the quarrying industry to become a supplier of high-quality sand. Simone and Brendan O’Dowd share their story with Quarry.  How do you take a thought and develop it into a …

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Image: WA Government The Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade Project in Perth had cleared a significant stage with a contractor announced. The $1 billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade Project contract has been awarded to the Tonkin Extension Alliance consortium, which includes BMD, Civcon Civil and Project Management, Georgiou Group, BG&E, …

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Jim Mintern (right) will be the next chief executive officer, succeeding Albert Manifold (left) who retires at the end of 2024. Image: CRH The new year has introduced many new faces to the industry’s top jobs. Quarry looks at the latest movers and shakers for 2025.  For companies in the building materials space in Australia …

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