How the IQA is driving innovation and connection across the sector

IQA president Michael Close. Image: IQA Institute of Quarrying (IQA) president Michael Close shares how the IQA is supporting innovation and connection across the industry in Australia. The first quarter of 2025 has demonstrated remarkable momentum across our IQA community, with strong engagement in both educational offerings and branch events nationwide. All branches across the …

How Crusher Screen Sales and Hire can turn waste into sales

The BP1200-48TB can help operators turn waste into sales. Image: CSSH Crusher Screen Sales and Hire (CSSH) is helping quarries turn waste into valuable sellable materials with equipment from IMS. As demand for construction materials has risen in recent years, so too has the demand for recycled materials. Recycled materials can enable producers to reduce landfill costs, …

Schaeffler unveils new generation split plummer block housing

Schaeffler’s split plummer block housing SES for tough environmental conditions features clear markings in the upper housing section to show condition monitoring and lubricant supply connection points, to ensure Industry 4.0 compliance. Image: Schaeffler Global bearings and motion control manufacturer Schaeffler has introduced a new generation of split plummer block housings engineered for the challenging …

Kleemann’s MOBIREX MR 100i NEO impresses BP Mitchell

The MOBIREX MR 100i NEO in operation. Image: Kleemann BP Mitchell has been impressed by the performance of the newest addition to its fleet, the MOBIREX MR 100i NEO from Kleemann.   BP Mitchell in Hatfield, north of London, recycles building materials from the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex regions and is one of the most …

McLanahan and Diefenbach launch new Quickchange system for filter cloth maintenance

McLanahan, in collaboration with its sister company Diefenbach, have launched the Quickchange system. Image: McLanahan McLanahan and Diefenbach have revealed the Quickchange system, a patent-pending innovation for filter press maintenance. The new system is designed for speed, simplicity and safety, and streamlines filter cloth replacement and filter plate inspection, slashing downtime and boosting operational efficiency. …

Nominations open for Women in Industry Awards

The Women in Industry Awards return in 2025. Image: Prime Creative Media Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Women in Industry Awards. For more than 10 years, these awards recognise outstanding women from across a range of industrial sectors This is your opportunity to recognise the women who are driving change in your industry and …

Regulator issues waste reminder to quarry operators

Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com Resources Victoria’s regulator has reminded quarry operators about the importance of appropriately storing and managing on-site production waste.   Processing quarry materials creates waste known as slimes. These waste materials need to be stored correctly to protect the environment and land.   “Operators must understand how to store waste, manage it appropriately and …

Cement Australia’s latest acquisition takes next steps

Image: Yingyaipumi/stock.adobe.com The European Commission has signed off on Cement Australia’s acquisition of BGC Cementitious assets as the transaction moves closer to completion.  In a note published on March 17, the European Commission announced its findings on the proposed transaction after it received notification of the deal on February 12.   Cement Australia, which is …