Aggregate Equipment Articles

Caterpillar, Thiess, WesTrac Collaboration Surpasses Autonomously Drilled Milestone →

In April, Caterpillar, Thiess and WesTrac officials gathered at the Mt. Arthur South coal mine in New South Wales, Australia, to celebrate a major autonomous milestone three years in the making. Leading global mining services provider, Thiess surpassed 1 million meters autonomously drilled using Cat MineStar technologies installed on a Cat MD6250 and two Cat MD6310 drills. Currently with Thiess at its mining operations at Mt. Click for more...

CDE Unveils New Generation of Filter Press at Hillhead →

CDE, a leader in the design and engineering of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural minerals processing sectors, has unveiled its new ProPress high-performance filter press at Hillhead, adding to its water management and recycling systems. Developed to meet the evolving needs of the construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling, quarrying and mining sectors, the ProPress integrates the latest technological advancements to deliver exceptional operational efficiency and maximum water recovery. Click for more...

Tyler Rental Expands Sandvik Mobile Crushers & Screens Distributor Territory to Include Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana →

Sandvik announced the expansion of Tyler Rental's mobile crushers and screens distributor territory to include Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Tyler Rental will be responsible for selling Sandvik mobile crushers and screens in combination with full aftermarket support through the supply of spare and wear parts and local customer service. For more than 30 years, Tyler Rental has been providing a wide range of rental equipment from leading brands to the construction and industrial sectors. Click for more...

EvoQuip Adds Bison 170 to Expanding Jaw Crusher Portfolio →

EvoQuip, a manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, launched the Bison 170 — the latest addition to its jaw crusher range. With its 700x500mm jaw chamber and diesel-electric drive technology, the Bison 170 is a smart choice for customers aiming to optimize their operations while meeting both economic and environmental goals. Suitable for both natural rock and recycling applications, the Bison 170 has a range of environmentally friendly features that also offer customers value, high performance, ease of use and maneuverability. Click for more...

Elle-J Rock & Rental Announces D Rock Grizzly to Join Its Product Offerings →

Elle-J Rock & Rental, a family-owned company in Clinton, Ind., announced as of June 1 it has added D Rock Grizzly rock separators to its lineup. Elle-J offers a wide variety of aggregates, mulch and topsoil and an ever-growing rental fleet for commercial and residential use. Elle-J, a small business, was using D Rock Grizzly's LR8 and found the product to be one of the most efficient ways to cleaning topsoil and asphalt millings. Click for more...

Jane Halfpenny Appointed Sales Director for EMEA, Southeast Asia →

McCloskey International announced the appointment of Jane Halfpenny as sales director – EMEA and Southeast Asia. Halfpenny is responsible for sales activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well countries in the Southeast Asia region. Halfpenny joins McCloskey International with over 10-years experience in the global heavy construction equipment sector. Throughout her career she has held roles across sales, distribution and marketing on the OEM side for companies such as Hyundai Infracore and CNH Industrial, as well as in commercial vehicle and financial services. Click for more...

Epiroc USA's First Boltec M10 Battery Rig Launches Operations at Nevada Gold Mines →

Epiroc, a global mining equipment leader, has successfully introduced the first Boltec M10 Battery rig in the United States at Nevada Gold Mines. This marks a significant step toward greener practices in the mining industry. Russ Osborne, key account manager at Epiroc USA, said, "We're thrilled to help our customers lead the charge in electrifying the U.S. mining sector with the Boltec M10 Battery." The Boltec M10 SG rock bolting rig for ground support brings multiple enhancements to underground operations, including an improved operator work environment, reduced noise and a smaller environmental footprint. Click for more...

Terex Launches MAGNA for Large-Scale Quarrying, Mining Operations →

Terex has launched MAGNA, a new brand to provide equipment for large-scale operations in the quarrying, mining, construction and recycling industries. With decades of experience and a reputation for excellence across its Powerscreen, Finlay and EvoQuip brands, Terex has been at the forefront of providing innovative, high-quality equipment solutions for compact and mid-sized materials processing markets. Click for more...

Solving 'Significant Problem' Leads to New Business →

John and Heather Coulter have worked in the construction trades for more than a combined 40 years. Together, they made the observation that processing and disposing of demolition materials in the south Florida (Fort Lauderdale/Miami) market was becoming increasingly challenging. "There are a lot of factors that we had observed, and they added up to a significant problem, said John Coulter. "South Florida is growing at an unprecedented rate and the demand for demolition processing as new structures are being erected is growing at a tremendous rate." The method that had been used in south Florida to dispose of demolition debris basically consisted of hauling all of the materials off site and finding someplace or someone who would accommodate the contractor in dumping the debris — typically, a swamp or some other geographic area that needed to be filled, or, if it is within a reasonable commute, taking it to a recycling facility. Click for more...

Martin Conway Appointed as Global Sales, Marketing Director — Finlay →

Finlay, a global manufacturer of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment, announced the appointment of Martin Conway as its new global sales and marketing director. In this strategic capacity, Conway will spearhead the development and execution of Finlay's sales and marketing strategies, aimed at driving further growth and broadening the brand's global market presence. Bringing more than two decades of experience in the materials processing industry, Conway is skilled in sales, marketing and distribution management. Click for more...

Finlay Presents Two New Models at USA Open Days in Atlanta, Ga. →

Finlay recently showcased its latest innovations — the J-1170+ jaw crusher and the TR-80 radial conveyor — during its highly anticipated "Open Days" event in Atlanta. Approximately 200 distributors and customers from across North America attended the Open Days, marking the debut of these new machines' first production builds following their official launch earlier this year. The J-1170+ jaw crusher garnered significant attention for its exceptional production capabilities, while the TR-80 radial conveyor highlighted the efficiency and cost savings achievable through the integration of mobile conveyors in material processing applications. Click for more...

Liebherr USA Appoints Johnny Greer as Divisional Director of Mining →

Liebherr USA Co. appointed Johnny Greer as divisional director of mining, effective May 6, 2024. Greer brings 20 years of experience to lead the U.S. mining division. As divisional director, Greer will be responsible for managing the team of Liebherr sales, service and training staff for the mining equipment product range. He will spearhead efforts to continue building a strong market presence across the United States. Click for more...

Metso Introduces XM Series, A Game-Changing Solution to Enhance Crushing Performance →

Metso is launching the XM Series, a highly advanced premium crushing solution that combines intelligence, durability and lifetime value with a new digital package, resilient engineering and unmatched warranties. The groundbreaking Metso XM Series crushing solution designed for demanding mining applications is built to take crushing performance beyond the conventional, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Miller-Bradford & Risberg Hosts Aggregate Days in Hatley, Wisconsin →

Miller-Bradford & Risberg (MBR) held its Aggregate Days April 24 to 25 at Mitch King & Sons Gravel and Trucking in Hatley, Wis. The event was well attended. Customers were invited to see equipment in action from Sandvik, Edge, Case and Kobelco, including track units (impact crushers, jaw crushers, screeners, scalpers, stackers, trommel screen and shredders); a wheeled cone crusher; and support units (excavators and wheel loaders). Click for more...

Screencore Orbiter Trommels, Stackers Designed for Organic Material Processing →

The Screencore range of Orbiter trommels is available in a variety of sizes, encompassing features making them ideal for landscaping and organic material handling applications. In addition to the trommels, Screencore has developed a range of stackers equipped with a purpose designed mulch hopper and high-speed auger. These features make them both ideal for composting applications and processing organic materials for reuse in a variety of applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Epiroc Opens Competency Center for Surface Mining in Tucson, Arizona →

Epiroc, a productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, announced the inauguration of its Competency Center for Surface Mining in Tucson, Ariz. This milestone marks a significant strategic advancement for Epiroc USA, with the establishment of a 28,000 sq. ft. rebuild center to provide advanced support for surface mining customers, thereby fostering business growth in the region. Click for more...

Metso Launches Diesel-Electric Lokotrack EC Range Units →

Metso's Lokotrack EC range brings a new diesel-electric power line to the aggregates market. All the process functions of the range are electric, significantly reducing the use of hydraulic oil needed in the crushing operations. All Lokotrack EC range units can be powered with external electricity. In its Lokolaunch event in Tampere, Finland, Metso launched the first two products of the new EC range. Click for more...

Matt Sloniker Appointed MPP Aftermarket Sales Director →

MPP Aftermarket announced the appointment of Matt Sloniker as MPP Aftermarket sales director. In his role Sloniker will work closely with the MPP Aftermarket business unit team to grow the spares and wear business, particularly within the North American dealer network. Sloniker joins MPP Aftermarket, a business unit of MPP Global, with more than 20-years experience in customer service and parts in the materials processing industry. Click for more...

Komatsu Launches Battery-Electric Versions of Drilling, Bolting Rigs →

Komatsu has introduced the second generation of the company's Z2 product line of small-class development drill and bolting equipment with unique enhancements and additions, including the first battery-electric offerings within Komatsu's underground hard rock portfolio, an innovative pumpable resin system solution, optimized ergonomics and more. The small-class ZJ21 jumbo drill and ZB21 bolter initially launched in 2020 with a common platform. Click for more...

CDE Sand Wash Plant to More Than Quadruple Production for J. Lee Milligan →

From hauling dirt to processing it, excavating contractor J. Lee Milligan has invested in a new CDE EvoWash sand washing plant that is expected to more than quadruple processing volumes at the firm's production facility in Amarillo, Texas. Founded in 1937 with a single truck and a contract to haul dirt for $1.25 per hour on New Mexico's Conchas Dam project, J. Lee Milligan has grown to become one of the largest heavy highway construction firms operating in the panhandle and South Plains of Texas today. Click for more...

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