Canpotex Limited acquired 1,300 custom railcars from National Steel Car (NSC) in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. These new custom railcars from NSC will be added to Canpotex’s fleet of existing railcars, increasing the total fleet to 8,000 cars by June 2023. The railcars will be used to help transport potash to overseas customers by delivering potash from land-locked Saskatchewan to three…
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Epiroc, Orica Fire World-First Semi-Automated, Wireless Development Blast
Epiroc and Orica, in partnership with Agnico Eagle, have successfully commenced live blasting with Avatel – the world’s first semi-automated wireless underground development charging solution at Agnico Eagle Mines’ Kittilä mine in Finland. The milestone brings to life an industry-driven concept to dramatically improve safety at the face during the charging cycle, which is one of the highest risk activities…
Read MoreKomatsu Will Acquire GHH Group GmbH
Komatsu has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH (GHH), a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Founded in the 1960s and currently part of the German-owned Schmidt Kranz Group, GHH offers a wide range of equipment focused on loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks in the mid-seam mass mining,…
Read MoreAstec Joins Department of Energy Better Plants Program
Astec has joined the Department of Energy (DOE) Better Plants program that works with leading U.S. manufacturers to achieve voluntary energy performance improvement goals. The Better Plants program has more than 250 partners with more than 3,600 facilities across the United States. From auto and transportation to food and consumer products, Better Plant partners account for 14% of the U.S.…
Read MoreDurex Products to Feature Full Product Lineup at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Durex Products, Inc., Luck, Wis., will display its screen media, liners, wear parts and screen accessories in booth C-32567 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 14–18, 2023. The company offers numerous innovative urethane, rubber and wire screen media options, which allow customers to fine-tune production and increase tons per hour, while keeping products in spec and lowering operating costs.…
Read MoreCDE Announces Plans for ConExpo-Con/Agg
CDE, one of the leading suppliers of sand and aggregate washing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, announced its plans for ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023, March 14-18 in Las Vegas, where it will debut new equipment, new projects and showcase the waste recycling solutions that are transforming dirt into dollars across North America. The company will exhibit in booth…
Read MoreDoosan to Announce Name Change at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Doosan Infracore North America will introduce the company’s new global brand and logo, as well as several new products at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023, March 14–18, in Las Vegas. The company’s new name and logo will integrate new brand values and its commitment to creating the smart construction solutions of tomorrow. Visitors to the exhibit at ConExpo-Con/Agg will be able to see…
Read MoreMaterially, Propeller Aero Highlight Technology Solutions With Webinar
Materially and Propeller Aero co-hosted a webinar, “Cutting Edge Quarries,” to highlight the value of their solutions to aggregates suppliers. During the session on Dec. 8, a representative from each company gave a presentation on their technology’s use cases and unique benefits for suppliers and then fielded questions from the audience. Ozan Yalniz, the founder and CEO of Materially, gave…
Read MoreWirtgen Touts First Practical Application of Kleemann MOBISCREEN MSS 802i EVO
From gravel from the rock face through railway ballast and on to building rubble: there’s no question that when such a wide variety or materials are loaded on the machines, multi-talents are in demand. A perfect environment for the new Kleemann screen for coarse elements MOBISCREEN MSS 802i EVO. In Germany, the first machine of the new design started work…
Read MoreCES: Cat Focuses on Leadership in Technology, Autonomy, Sustainability
Walking the aisles of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall during CES 2023, the sight of the big, 100-ton Cat 777 off-highway truck will be a new and welcome addition to the automotive technology area. Beyond its distinctive yellow iron, there is also innovative Cat MineStar Command for hauling technology inside the truck that allows it to safely haul…
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