Image: Holcim Holcim has closed the acquisition of French-based precast concrete manufacturer Alkern. The move is set to advance the company’s NextGen Growth 2030 target for building solutions to reach 50 per cent of 2030 net sales. Holcim region head West Europe Dragan Maksimovic said the acquisition of Alkern is a suitable fit for the …
Image: Enrique del Barrio/stock.adobe.com Jon Davies has confirmed he will step down from the chief executive role of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) later this year. The long-time CEO will depart the role in June 2026 after more than six years in the role. During his tenure, he helped the organisation through the COVID-19 pandemic and …
The 922F excavator is suited to quarry applications. Image: LiuGong Australia The new LiuGong 922F excavator has impressed onlookers in the quarrying and earthmoving sectors since its mid-year debut in New South Wales. The Liugong 922F excavator made its debut at the prestigious National Diesel Dirt & Turf expo held in Sydney earlier this year. …
Each Powerscreen machine has been chosen for its specific strengths. Image: Lincom The addition of the Powerscreen Chieftain 1700X screen is a welcome one for R&E Crushing & Plant Hire, as it accommodates three machines in a crushing train. There’s a certain buzz, a presence that’s difficult to pinpoint, when new machinery arrives on-site. The …
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McLanahan is a trusted manufacturer of equipment for sandwashing and recycled materials applications. Image: McLanahan McLanahan can support its customers at every stage of the journey as demand continues to grow for sandwashing and recycled material products. McLanahan has seen demand for sand and recycled products grow steadily across several key markets for quarrying and …
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Bolwarra Enterprises is using a CDE wash plant at its Wongabel Quarry. Image: CDE Bolwarra Enterprises engaged CDE Group for a customised sand washing solution to enhance production capacity. Bolwarra Enterprises managing director Ian Kidner does not hold back when describing the impact of CDE Group’s sand washing plant at Wongabel Quarry. With more than …
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R&M Crushing has been impressed by the durability of Striker’s equipment. Image: Striker Crushing and Screening R&M Crushing has turned to Striker Crushing and Screening to support its operational fleet. R&M Crushing co-founder and manager Simon Mateljan had more than two decades of experience in the Australian crushing and screening sector before he took the …
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Pinnacle Hire is a trusted advisor in water management solutions. Image: Pinnacle Hire Pinnacle Hire is not just a hire business. It is a full-service contractor delivering turnkey solutions across advanced dewatering, pumping, water treatment and dredging. Pinnacle Hire is much more than a rental company for water management solutions. Since its establishment in 2021, …
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Agile Screening has a wide range of screen media solutions. Image: Agile Screening A year is a long time in the quarrying industry, and Agile Screening has used it well to build a solid foundation for an exciting future for the business. When Ed Sill and his capital advisory firm Trinity Capital purchased the Australian …
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Scott Lidster operated the excavator with the XMOR bucket for a few hours. Image: ONTRAC Group Australian Earth Training founder Scott Lidster shares his experiences operating a Volvo EC950 fitted with a 6.6m³ heavy-duty XMOR High Production bucket from ONTRAC Group. Scott, tell us about your background – where you come from and how you …
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