A fully functional, full size 3D-printed excavator has made its debut at CONEXPO-CONAGG 2017 in Las Vegas.
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Multinational ?ready to sell? cement for US-Mexico wall
Global cement maker LafargeHolcim – the USA’s largest cement producer – is ready and willing to sell cement for the Trump Administration’s controversial US-Mexico border wall project, despite raised concerns in Europe.
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From bank teller to diesel fitter
Rockhampton’s Dannielle Weston has become the face of large machinery apprentices, after swapping life as a Commonwealth Bank teller to become a diesel fitter.
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Sand, gravel, rip rap: what is the best screen media for each?
The type of screening media a quarry uses is partly dictated by the materials it’s excavating. Polyurethane, wire and rubber accommodate different operations.
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Bronze crusher casting extends wear life
Mining Wear Parts has developed a range of bronze crusher castings set to suit most makes and models.
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?Never say never?: education is a ?must? for industry professionals
Katrina Myers reflects on why education, training and professional development is important for all quarry professionals – even for the grizzled veteran who probably thinks he/she has seen it all!
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Artic haulers designed for continuous production
With payloads ranging from 25 to 41 tonnes, Volvo Construction Equipment’s new G-Series articulated haulers are designed for heavy hauling in severe off-road operations, including quarries, open cast mines and large earthmoving operations.
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Fourth generation family company makes strides with loader fleet
A fourth generation family-run extractive operator – RBS Kiesgewinnung GmbH & Co. KG, based in Germany – has received an order of the latest generation L 566 XPower wheel loaders from global manufacturer Liebherr for its sand and gravel operations.
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Wheel loaders promise better performance, fuel efficiency
Caterpillar Australia and its Queensland and Northern Territory dealer Hastings Deering have this year introduced the new Cat M-Series wheel loaders to the extractive market.
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Western states supplier diversifies with haul trucks
A long-time supplier of mobile crushing and screening plant and equipment has been appointed as a distributor of Terex Trucks’ rigid and articulated haulers. Damian Christie spoke to OPS Equipment’s Craig Lorimer and Pat Dunn about its foray into the load and haul market.
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