CRH delivered a strong performance in 2023 supported by good underlying demand in key end-use markets, positive pricing and contributions from acquisitions. The company’s total revenues increased 7% to $34.9 billion from the prior year while organic revenues were up 3%.
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GM, Komatsu collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel-Cell-Powered Mining Truck
General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM and Komatsu will jointly design and validate the technology. Lightweight and quick to refuel, hydrogen fuel cells are ideal for electrifying applications traditionally powered by diesel engines. Hydrogen provides an effective method to package…
Read MoreAstec Debuts BreakerBOSS 5D
Astec Industries’ Materials Solutions Group has launched its newest mobile rock breaker, the BreakerBOSS 5D. This new mobile mining product is used for breaking oversized rock in underground mines; typically broken at draw points and grizzly stations where rock must keep flowing.
Read MoreSurestrike International Provides Solution to Trap Rock Accumulation
A Wisconsin quarry owner was struggling with the oversized trap rock that had been accumulating in their 100-year-old quarry. Prior to calling on Surestrike the quarry owner had tried many different types of hydraulic hammers in their application but because of the hardness and density of the material not even the largest hydraulic hammer would break the rock efficiently. The…
Read MoreHolcim US Rebrands Chicagoland Operations
Holcim US is bringing its rebrand initiative back to its hometown of Chicago, uniting legacy operations in the Greater Chicago Area, according to the company. Former Lafarge operations in the Greater Chicago Area include aggregate sites in Joliet, Lemont, Romeoville, Summit, North Aurora, Algonquin, South Elgin, Elburn, McHenry, Sheridan, and Newark, a slag grinding facility in South Chicago and cement…
Read MoreIntroducing a New Generation of Watering Pumps
As the latest addition to Xylem’s portfolio of smart solutions, Flygt Bibo Alpha is set to revolutionize drainage in mining and construction operations and pioneer the next generation of smart pumps by bringing innovation and new capabilities to traditional dewatering practices. Utilizing Decision Intelligence, the Flygt Bibo Alpha automatically adapts to its environment and only operates when needed, delivering energy…
Read MoreREMA TIP TOP Acquires Knapheide Conveyor Technology Division
H. Gulich’s Nachf. Fördertechnik GmbH, a company of the globally operating REMA TIP TOP Group, acquired the conveyor technology division of Knapheide GmbH Hydraulik-Systeme. With the acquisition REMA TIP TOP expands its production capacity of high-quality conveyor belts in Germany. Founded in 1967, Knapheide is a highly specialized supplier of custom and turnkey hydraulics solutions as well as conveyor belts.…
Read MorePolydeck Products to Better Protect Equipment
Polydeck’s new category of protective items – PROTEX – are designed to protect and extend the life of your equipment.
Read MoreXylem Mining Solutions – Ensuring Water Works for You
For over 170 years, Xylem has solved some of the mining industry’s most complex water and fluid handling challenges. From smart, powerful pumps designed for the toughest applications to the latest in monitoring and control technologies, we will showcase our mining and aggregate solutions.So make sure you stop by and learn how we can help solve your mine water challenges.…
Read MoreCDE Showcases Next-Gen Equipment
CDE, one of the leading suppliers of sand and aggregate washing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, showcased its next generation of waste recycling equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg and launched the latest addition to its range of Infinity high-frequency dewatering screens.
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