May 23, 2022 – In the May issue of Rock Products, Toni Allen said – in the feature “Reshaping the Future” – that without technology, there’s no mining. Ever since the most primitive forms of rock extraction with sticks and picks, innovative tools have continuously reshaped the way we gather and produce minerals and metals. As with any industry that focuses on natural…
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Revamping Digital Tools and Systems
Dec. 9, 2021 – There is an excellent article on Command Alkon’s website, “The Infrastructure Deal Provides Construction Industry Once in A Lifetime Opportunity to Revamp Digital Tools and Systems.” And by construction industry, that includes the aggregates industry. From the article: “There’s been a productivity lag in the construction industry for decades – one that costs the global economy $1.6 trillion…
Read MoreCat Pitches Performance at Recent Loader Launch
May 13, 2021 – At a recent virtual product launch, Caterpillar discussed its ability to offer premium performance in the 10- to 12-ton wheel loader class, via the new Cat 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders. The machines are up to 10% more productive and feature lower maintenance costs up to 20% when compared to the previous 980M and 982M powershift models.,…
Read MoreManufacturing Insights
Dec. 29, 2020 – With 2020 quickly coming to an end, Venkat Eswara, vice president of product marketing, Syncron – a manufacturing tech provider that works with OEMs including Mazda, JCB and Hitachi Industries – predicted what could be on the horizon for 2021. From remote service to “contactless” test drives, manufacturing has gone to great lengths in its attempts to modify…
Read MoreCat to Exhibit at All-Virtual Consumer Electronics Show
For the first time ever, Caterpillar Inc. will showcase its mining offerings at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). But it won’t be trucks, dozers and mining shovels that take center stage. It will be the mining technologies that are helping Caterpillar customers take the productivity and safety of their operations to unprecedented levels.
Read MoreCommand Alkon Announces ELEVATE Awards Winners
Command Alkon announced the winners of this year’s ELEVATE Awards, recognizing both individual and corporate performance. The awards were presented during an online ELEVATE Awards Ceremony on Oct. 28th.
Read MoreLuck Stone to Debut Digital Platform for Customers
Luck Stone, the nation’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, will launch JobSight, a digital platform allowing customers 24/7 accessibility to place orders, manage accounts, track deliveries and more. JobSight will launch in October 2020.
Read MoreElevate was Great
Nov. 7, 2019 – Command Alkon’s Elevate Conference in Chicago was a great experience, with plenty of technology to see and excellent face time with industry professionals. I had the privilege of leading a group discussion focusing on industry technology and the use of Command Alkon products at aggregates operations with IT specialists from Vulcan Materials, Graniterock and Midwest Concrete Materials. Look for…
Read MoreCommand Alkon Introduces CONNEX
Command Alkon has introduced CONNEX, a next-generation vertical cloud solution designed to increase productivity levels and create unprecedented results across project performance, schedule, workforce management and safety. When no longer reliant on manual or paper-based workflows, CONNEX-enabled companies gain many more automated processes, capture clear visibility into inter-company operations, and experience real-time collaboration and business intelligence tools tailored to their…
Read MoreHaulHub Announces Partnership with Command Alkon
HaulHub Technologies, the Boston technology firm modernizing the heavy construction industry with state-of-the-art, mobile- and web-based solutions, announced it is the first partner to join Command Alkon’s CONNEX Platform, a supplier collaboration platform that enables cross-company visibility into processes, systems and data.
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