Komatsu hosts exclusive equipment showcase in NSW

Komatsu hosted its ‘Boots on’ event in New South Wales. Image: Komatsu Australia Komatsu Australia has unveiled a series of innovations to support production in the quarrying sector. When it comes to reducing costs on the quarry site, it is not just about the core machinery on-site, but also the ecosystem that supports it. Komatsu …

Why renting pumps is a top choice for water management

Pinnacle Hire offers a range of pumps and dewatering equipment. Image: Pinnacle Hire Philipp Jansen from Pinnacle Hire spoke to Quarry about the reasons it can be wiser to rent instead of purchasing pumps. Water pumps are an essential part of dewatering and flood control. However, owning pump equipment comes with significant responsibilities and costs. Quarries cannot …

Kobelco excavators offer heavy duty versatility

Easy maintenance and service were the highest priority for Gromac Quarries. Image: Kobelco Kobelco’s SK500XD is helping remote quarry sites tackle any job with peace of mind. Reliability is one of the most important things for Gromac Quarries. The company operates a network of four quarries strategically located throughout remote Northern Queensland. The company is …

Kinder Australia celebrates 40th anniversary

The K-Shield Dynamax impact idler was designed to address common transfer point issues. Image: Kinder Australia Kinder Australia’s chief executive officer Charles Pratt spoke with Quarry about the company’s history and future as it celebrates a major milestone. Founded in 1985 by Neil and Christine Kinder, Kinder Australia has grown from a two-bedroom house in …

Sanwest delivers instant conveyors to quarrying sector

Sanwest can provide Sancon conveyor solutions to customers. Image: Sanwest Sanwest shares how its versatile range has been solving material handling headaches for decades. Sanwest has sold Sancon Conveyors since the 1980s, and there is something to be said for a range that has satisfied customers for nearly 40 years. Sancon Conveyors has been one …

Viva Energy is a one-stop solution for quarries

Viva Energy is the Shell Lubricants Macro Distributor in Australia. Image: Viva Energy Viva Energy’s offering goes beyond supplying premium lubricants for the construction industry. It also provides comprehensive hydrocarbon storage and handling solutions.  Lubricant contamination is one of the leading causes of premature equipment wear and failure. That is why the effectiveness of lubrication …

Superior Industries showcases adaptability in action

The Fusion modular platform system creates a customised plant layout without the high cost. Image: Superior Industries Superior Industries is optimising plant design with flexible and scalable modular systems for its customers. Time is money, and adapting to evolving market needs is paramount for aggregate processors. For quarrying and aggregates operations looking to optimise their …

New glass recycling facility supports Victorian sustainability

Image: Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria has shared details on a new glass recycling facility that has been launched to support recycled materials in regional Victoria.   The new facility, which has been funded by Sustainability Victoria and operated by construction materials company ASQ, produces recycled glass which can be reused in construction and other applications. …

SSAB and APS are partners in precision

Adelaide Profile Services (APS) is a longtime partner of SSAB. Image: SSAB SSAB and Adelaide Profile Services (APS) have formed a strong partnership to support customers in the quarrying sector. A true partnership is always forged over time, and the same can be said for SSAB and Adelaide Profile Services (APS). APS is one of the largest …

What does good drill and blast look like?

Good drilling results is all about consistent quality assurance. Image: Eltirus Eltirus founder Steve Franklin recently visited Strayos founder, Ravi Sahu to help understand why Strayos has 80 per cent of the North American drill and blast software market to find out why it has made such an impact. Good drill and blast practices can …