Why Kinder keeps its switches simple

The safety switch is easy to operate and meets all relevant Australian and International Standards. Image: Kinder Australia Kinder Australia’s emergency switches are keeping staff and equipment safe around conveyors. Conveyor belts are designed to move material from one place to another. However, problems may arise if foreign material falls onto the belt, or an …

Yarra Valley Water secures international recognition

The Yarra Valley Water team is celebrating after receiving a Distinction Award. Image: Yarra Valley Water Yarra Valley Water has been recognised for its efforts in replacing construction materials with recycled or low carbon options.   The organisation managed to replace more than 10,000 tonnes of construction materials with more sustainable options, used a treatment …

PNG Expo: Networking with our northern neighbours

The PNG Expo provides excellent opportunities for networking. Image: Prime Creative Media Tickets are now on sale for the biggest event on the Papua New Guinea mining industry’s calendar in the PNG Expo. Papua New Guinea is home to a diverse range of industries that could benefit from Australian investment, especially in the resources sector. …

The art of conveyor maintenance

ESS offers site-specific training conducted by branch service technicians. Image: ESS Engineering Keeping conveyors running can be a complex job, which is why ESS Engineering provides quarries with engineering expertise. Conveyor belts are vital assets in quarrying operations in Australia. They are responsible for efficiently transporting rock, sand, gravel, and more from one location to …

Civil Contractors Federation South Australia appoints new CEO

Image: MaxSafaniuk/stock.adobe.com Andrew Ockenden has been confirmed as the new chief executive officer of the Civil Contractors Federation South Australia (CCF SA).   The CCF SA welcomed the appointment of an experienced leader with more than two decades of experience across the private and public sectors. Ockenden has spent his career in corporate affairs, stakeholder …

Heidelberg Materials launches ‘world’s largest’ calcined clay plant in Ghana

Heidelberg Materials has launched the largest industrial-scale flash calciner for clay. Image: Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials has launched the largest industrial-scale flash calciner for clay worldwide in Ghana through a joint venture.   The collaboration with CBI Ghana Ltd has seen the installation of a calciner with a capacity of 400,000 tonnes annually of calcined …

Australian Flexible Paving Association appoints new CEO

Tony Aloisio is the new CEO of the Australian Flexible Paving Association. Image: KamWing/stock.adobe.com Tony Aloisio has been confirmed as the latest chief executive officer of the Australian Flexible Paving Association (AfPA).   Alosio will take over his new role on July 1 after previously serving as the organisation’s interim CEO and as a past …

Holcim Australia supports ‘transformative’ NSW project

Holcim Australia is supporting the Western Harbour Tunnel project. Image: Holcim Australia/LinkedIn Holcim Australia has marked its contribution to the Western Harbour Tunnel, which is currently under construction.   The Western Harbour Tunnel is a major infrastructure project for Sydney. It will be 6.5 kilometres long and offer a connection between the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange …

Boral acquires Wallan Concrete Plant

Boral has acquired Wallan Concrete Plant. Image: Boral Boral has expanded its presence in the Victorian construction materials market through the acquisition of Wallan Concrete Plant.   The company’s latest acquisition of the recently built concrete plant will help it support customers in the Northern corridor of Melbourne. The plant’s workforce will be transitioned to …

Metso provides metrics to optimise quarry performance

Metso’s largest service centre globally is in Western Australia. Image: Metso Metso provides metrics that are helping quarries reduce unplanned downtime, improve productivity and optimise performance. Technology is enabling quarry managers to view data in real-time, allowing them to make informed decisions to enhance business operations. These data can come in many forms, from metrics …