Author: Melodie Murphy

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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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