Rock Products’ Spring Product Roundup Focuses On The Equipment, Technology And Services Displayed At North America’s Largest Trade Show. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson Look for additional reports featuring equipment and technology seen at ConExpo-Con/Agg in upcoming issues of Rock Products. – Ed. After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions…
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FIRST LOOK – May 2023
TOP NEWS Caterpillar, Luck Stone in Autonomous Collaboration Luck Stone’s and Caterpillar’s partnership on autonomous hauling goes back at least to the 1990s, Charlie Luck, president and CEO of Luck Companies, told Rock Products. Heidelberg Materials Acquires RMS GravelHeidelberg Materials announced that it has acquired all operating assets and reserves of RMS Gravel Inc., a producer of high-quality sand and gravel…
Read MoreRitchie Bros. Sells More Than CA$225 Million of Equipment in Edmonton, Canada
Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest Canadian auction of the year, selling more than 12,000 equipment items and vehicles over five days, generating more than CA$225 million (More than US$164 million) in gross transaction value. The April 24-28, online and onsite auction attracted more than 21,000 bidders from 50 countries, with approximately 93% of the equipment selling to Canadians, including 59%…
Read MoreCaterpillar, Luck Stone Autonomous Collaboration Was Years in the Making
At this year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg show, emerging technologies such as hydrogen engines and autonomous hauling were front and center at many exhibits. This was especially true for companies that manufacture “heavy iron” for the aggregates and construction industries. Prior to the show, Caterpillar Inc. announced a collaboration with Luck Stone, the nation’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand…
Read MoreSandvik Chooses 10,000 Cat Engines to Power its Drilling Machines
Throughout the world, Cat engines reliably power thousands of unique applications for many of the leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). From 0.5 to 32 liter, Cat engines take on the many challenges thrown at them, which is why they are designed to power the biggest, toughest machines in harsh environments. It’s that exceptional performance and reliability that has led Sandvik…
Read MoreCat App for Troubleshooting and Repair
The new Cat SIS2GO app puts maintenance, troubleshooting and repair information at the fingertips of Caterpillar equipment owners. With SIS2GO, Caterpillar is offering customers the opportunity to access the latest Caterpillar operation and maintenance, service and parts manual information for their equipment. Two levels of access are available from SIS2GO. Operation and maintenance manuals (OMM), parts manuals, and the ability…
Read MoreCat 352 Hydraulic Excavator Amps Up the Power
The new Cat 352 Hydraulic Excavator combines more power and a heavier counterweight to work with larger tools. The result is greater production for more profit potential. “Built for big jobs, the 352 delivers unmatched performance in its size class,” said Brian Abbott, Caterpillar global product manager for large hydraulic excavators. “It can be equipped with high-capacity buckets to dig…
Read MoreYou Make Your Own Luck
Jan. 25, 2023 – Almost 10 years ago, I visited Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly Va., to see a demonstration of an unmanned haul truck. “The company takes pride in its reputation as a collaborative partner that unearths innovative solutions to help our customers be more successful,” the company told me at the time. Well, it is still true today. The…
Read MoreHolt Cat, Empire Cat Operators Emerge as Regional Champs
Out of 35 dealer event winners from across North America, only two operators have earned the right to advance to the final round of the Cat Global Operator Challenge (GOC) to be held during ConExpo-Con/Agg in March.
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