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Hitachi Begins Technological Feasibility Trial of Ultra-Large Full Battery Dump Truck →

Hitachi begins trial of ultra-large full battery dump truck at First Quantum's Kansanshi mine in Zambia. Developed with ABB, the truck reduces emissions with dynamic charging system for continuous operation and higher productivity, enhancing sustainability in mining. Click for more...

R.R. Equipment Offers Komplet Crushers, Screens, Shredders →

R.R. Equipment Co. LLC has added Komplet crushers, screens, and shredders to its inventory to provide clients with affordable options for processing various materials. The new line includes small to mid-size mobile units, offering customers more versatility and choice in their equipment selection. Click for more...

RMS Promotes Ben Schmidtlein to Vice President of Sales →

Ben Schmidtlein has been promoted to Vice President of Sales at Road Machinery & Supplies Co. He brings valuable experience in managing sales teams and expanding product offerings. His new role includes managing sales efforts, equipment inventory, and after-market sales. He aims to continue driving growth and strengthening customer relationships. He will report to RMS President Russell Sheaffer. Click for more...

Two Longtime Metso Distributors Combine Resources Under Acquisition →

PacWest Machinery acquires Miller Machinery, Metso distributors since 2007. Consolidation expands customer service reach across Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii, enhancing Metso's presence in the Pacific Northwest aggregates market. Both companies praised for their dedication to the industry. Click for more...

Roto-Screen USA Looks to Build National Dealer Network →

Sand Science Inc. has formed Roto-Screen USA to expand their Roto-Screen portable trommel screening plant across the US. They aim to build a national dealer network, with existing distributor Sand Science as the primary dealership. The company is focused on controlled growth, recently adding three new distributors. The Roto-Screen 454 trommel screener is praised for its uncomplicated design and versatility, catering to contractors and material-producing companies. Vice President Eoin Kenny highlights the product's efficiency and rental potential. The company plans to continue expanding its dea Click for more...

MB Crusher's Drum Cutter: One Attachment, Multiple Applications →

MB Crusher's MB-R drum cutters are engineered to tackle a wide range of applications that demand accuracy when working with hard material. The attachments are compatible with existing excavators, loaders and skid steers, allowing construction companies to enhance their current fleet's capabilities without having to invest in brand new machinery. MB-R drum cutters are adaptable to various applications that require cutting or grinding tough material with precision such as concrete, rocks and asphalt which can help conclude complex projects accurately and ahead of schedule on urban and restricted job sites. Click for more...

Jersey Rents Thrives With Screencore Partnership →

Jersey Rents, based in New Jersey, partners with Screencore for modern mobile equipment rentals. The company offers a wide range of construction equipment and expert service, with a focus on providing quality and support to customers. Click for more...

Komatsu to Showcase Electrification Solutions at MINExpo 2024 →

Komatsu will debut electrification solutions at MINExpo 2024, showcasing new battery-electric LHDs, electric drive excavators, and modular haul trucks. Collaborations with GM and ABB will also be highlighted, emphasizing sustainability and innovation in mining equipment. Click for more...

Arcosa Announces Agreement to Acquire Construction Materials Business of Stavola Holding Corporation →

Arcosa Inc. has agreed to acquire Stavola Holding Corporation's construction materials business for $1.2 billion. The deal boosts Arcosa's construction products segment, with Stavola's strong foothold in the New York-New Jersey Metropolitan area expected to enhance Arcosa's market presence and financial performance. Click for more...

Heidelberg Materials Continues to Deepen, Expand U.S. Footprint With Acquisition of Carver Sand & Gravel →

Heidelberg Materials deepens U.S. presence by acquiring Carver Sand & Gravel in Albany, NY. This strategic move expands their footprint, aggregates reserves, and partnership in the region, aligning with their growth strategy in the North American market. Acquisition expected to conclude in Q3 2024. Click for more...

Komatsu Achieves Major Autonomous Milestones →

Komatsu reaches milestones with 750+ autonomous haul trucks globally, surpassing 10 billion metric tons hauled and achieving 100k autonomous hours per truck. The FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System enhances safety, productivity, and cost reduction in mining operations, marking Komatsu as an industry leader in autonomy. Click for more...

Brandt Partners With Murphy to Bring Material Handler to Midwestern U.S. →

Brandt partners with Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. to introduce the first North American-made material handler to the Midwest metal recycling industry. The Brandt material handler, built on the John Deere platform, offers high productivity and local support through Murphy's 29 locations, enhancing efficiency and productivity for customers. Click for more...

Thompson Equipment Adds Rubble Master's Mobile Impact Crushers to Its Offerings →

Thompson Equipment partners with Rubble Master to offer mobile impact crushers, enhancing agility and productivity for customers in New England. The addition of RM's machines provides efficient fuel consumption, reduced downtime, and profitability-boosting telematics solutions. Click for more...

NSSGA Receives EPA Grant to Advance Aggregates Sustainability →

NSSGA secures $9.65M EPA grant to advance sustainability in aggregates industry. Initiatives include EPDs, CO2 emission reduction practices, and carbon sequestration efforts. Click for more...

Optimize Your Washout Recycling Operation →

Learn how MB Crusher's innovative attachments help recycle excess concrete washout, turning it into profitable recycled aggregates. Avoid wastage, transportation costs and unlock new revenue streams with on-site crushing solutions. Visit www.mbcrusher.com/us/us/ for more info. Click for more...

PacWest Machinery Acquires Miller Machinery →

PacWest Machinery LLC based in Kent, Wash., announced the purchase of Miller Machinery of Longview, Wash. Since its formation in 2007, Miller Machinery has served customers in Washington, Oregon and Hawaii who operate rock crushing and screening equipment primarily in quarry and sand and gravel environments. From six locations across the Pacific Northwest, PacWest Machinery serves customers who own both stationary plants and mobile rock crushing and screening operations. Click for more...

Runway Rubblization Saves 5,600 Truck Trips →

Replacing a worn-out runway at an airport used to be a tedious business. The concrete pavement would be broken and removed, then hauled off to a landfill or used as a base material in a new pavement. That's old school. At Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, Va., engineers decided to take a different approach and rubblize the old concrete that was at least 40 years old. Photo courtesy of Virginia Paving Instead of removing the worn-out runway, a team led by Virginia Paving used rubblizing equipment to fracture the existing concrete pavement into a course base material for the new flexible pavement section. Click for more...

Terex Washing Systems Marks Five Years of Manufacturing Filterpresses →

Terex Washing Systems (TWS), a global leader with more than 60 years of expertise in the design and manufacture of washing equipment, celebrated five years of manufacturing filterpresses. This milestone underscores the team's commitment to environmental responsibility in quarry operations worldwide, with its filterpresses processing approximately 100 million tonnes annually across the globe. "Our journey in the design and development of our own filterpresses began in 2019 and today, we stand as a global leader in delivering complete ‘Feeder to Filterpress' solutions," said Mark Fisher, business line director of Terex Washing Systems. Click for more...

Newport Sand & Gravel Relies On Volvo Iron, ASCENDUM →

Any company in the business of mining stone, and then processing it for use by landscapers and homeowners, is going to need the toughest, most dependable heavy equipment on the market. That is certainly true of Newport Sand and Gravel Inc. in eastern Tennessee, a producer of Smoky Mountain and Cumberland Mountain rustic and decorative stone products for landscape, hardscape and road-building projects. Click for more...

Metso to Deliver Grinding Plant Equipment to South32's Critical Minerals Project →

Metso has been awarded orders for the delivery of grinding plant equipment for South32's greenfield Hermosa project in the Patagonia Mountains in southern Arizona. The order is booked in the Minerals segment's 2024 second-quarter orders received. Metso's scope of delivery includes a Premier primary autogenous grinding (AG) mill and a Vertimill VTM-4500 secondary grinding mill with the potential to supply other comminution and beneficiation process equipment technologies. Click for more...

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