Category Archives: Industry News

  • Department of Labor announces findings of October 2023 impact inspections at 13 mines, many with histories of repeated safety, health issues

    Department of Labor announces findings of October 2023 impact inspections at 13 mines, many with histories of repeated safety, health issues

    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 13 mines in 10 states in October 2023, issuing 215 violations.

    Komatsu announces plans to acquire American Battery Solutions

    Komatsu announces plans to acquire American Battery Solutions

    Komatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in the U.S., Komatsu America Corp., has agreed to acquire American Battery Solutions, Inc., a battery manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

    Ais Construction Equipment Co. significantly increases conveyor parts stock, growing partnership with Superior Industries

    Ais Construction Equipment Co. significantly increases conveyor parts stock, growing partnership with Superior Industries

    Superior Industries, Inc., a Minnesota-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, says a long-standing distributor in Michigan has dramatically increased local stock of its conveyor idlers, pulleys, scrapers and accessories.

    Bobcat expands global manufacturing footprint with plans for new facility in Monterrey, Mexico

    Bobcat expands global manufacturing footprint with plans for new facility in Monterrey, Mexico

    Bobcat Company, a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, announced intentions to expand its footprint with a new manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico, anticipated to begin production in early 2026. The investment, planned for approximately $300 million, will expand Bobcat’s existing global footprint to create additional production capacity and manufacturing capabilities for select compact […]

    Freeport-McMoRan uses Cat MineStar™ to convert fleet

    Freeport-McMoRan uses Cat MineStar™ to convert fleet

    IRVING, TX – Caterpillar and Freeport-McMoRan announce that the two companies are collaborating to convert the mining company’s fleet of 33 Cat® 793 haul trucks at its Bagdad mine in Arizona to an autonomous haulage system (AHS) using Cat MineStar™ Command for hauling. 

    CDE launches EvoWash trade in deal to boost sand washing efficiency

    CDE launches EvoWash trade in deal to boost sand washing efficiency

    With data from USGS (United States Geological Society) indicating that in some of the most densely populated urban centers across the United States demand for sand and gravel reserves often outstrips supply, CDE has launched a new campaign to support natural sand producers to adopt modern technological solutions to drive efficiency across their operations.

    Philippi-Hagenbuch custom engineers asymmetrical hard rock body for underground hauling environments

    Philippi-Hagenbuch custom engineers asymmetrical hard rock body for underground hauling environments

    PEORIA, Ill. — Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc., a global leader in off-highway haul truck customization, expands its custom engineering portfolio of HiVol® Hard Rock Bodies to include asymmetrical bodies that are optimized for underground environments.

    Wirtgen global market launch – Rock Crusher WRC 240(i): The new specialist for layer processing in road construction

    Wirtgen global market launch – Rock Crusher WRC 240(i): The new specialist for layer processing in road construction

    The WRC 240(i) breaks coarse rocks in-situ, as found in hand-packed pavement layers (e.g. Telford bases) or stony soils, and produces a homogeneous mix in a continuous process. The working width of 2,320 mm and a working depth of up to 510 mm enables an output of up to 600 tons per hour. The market launch of […]

    It’s not easy being screens: how vibration analysis makes life easier for vibrating screens

    It’s not easy being screens: how vibration analysis makes life easier for vibrating screens

    By Serge Raymond, MAJOR product specialist Aggregate and mining producers rely on their equipment to keep operations running smoothly. Productivity and profits depend not only on maintaining high efficiency, but preventing disruptive downtime that costs producers money every minute the screening plant is not functioning.

    Caterpillar appoints Chief Operating Officer

    Caterpillar appoints Chief Operating Officer

    IRVING, TX – Caterpillar Inc. announced today that Joseph E. Creed, group president of Energy & Transportation, has been appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective Nov. 1, 2023. In this newly created position, Creed will report to Jim Umpleby, chairman and chief executive officer.

    Two machines in one with the new Screencore Trident 125 Hi-Stak

    Two machines in one with the new Screencore Trident 125 Hi-Stak

    Producing accurately sized aggregates in the mining, quarrying, recycling and demolition industries is essential, as is the ability to produce massive stockpiles of material. Although mobile screens have their own integrated stockpiling conveyors, they are generally compact and often need to be augmented by separate specialist stockpilers. This is unproductive, inefficient, and of course expensive. […]

    Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening launch fully electric heavy jaw crusher

    Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening launch fully electric heavy jaw crusher

    Ballygawley, N. Ireland – Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens continues to drive the sustainability shift in the crushing and screening industry with the launch of the fully electric, UJ443E heavy jaw crusher.

    Department Of Labor announces enforcement, compliance initiative to protect workers from silica exposure In engineered stone fabrication, installation

    Department Of Labor announces enforcement, compliance initiative to protect workers from silica exposure In engineered stone fabrication, installation

    OSHA supplements current efforts to address serious workplace danger  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration today launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries.

    US Department of Labor announce $1M in grants awarded to support mine safety, health awareness; education, training

    US Department of Labor announce $1M in grants awarded to support mine safety, health awareness; education, training

    Grants seek to bolster education, training for key risks facing miners   WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $1 million in grants to nine organizations in seven states to support education and training initiatives that will help identify and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around the nation’s mines.

    North America’s First CASE Electric Mini Excavator Quietly Gets to Work in Illinois

    North America’s First CASE Electric Mini Excavator Quietly Gets to Work in Illinois

    Brinkman Plumbing Contractors receives the first all-new CASE CX15EV electric mini excavator Racine, WI – As the CASE CX15EV mini excavator backed up off the flatbed trailer, history was made – the delivery of CASE Construction Equipment’s first all-electric mini excavator in North America, marking a new chapter of CASE practical innovation. The CX15EV mini excavator is the […]

    Ohio family-run firm to increase aggregate production with CDE’s technology

    CDE, a leading supplier of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, has announced that it is due to commission a state-of-the-art wash plant for Duff Quarry. 

    ProStack Announces Powerscreen of California As New Distributor

    ProStack Announces Powerscreen of California As New Distributor

    ProStack®, a leading provider of innovative bulk material handling solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Powerscreen of California as its authorized distributor, strengthening the presence of ProStack equipment in California, Nevada and Hawaii and enhancing its ability to provide high-quality equipment and exceptional service to customers.

    Kleemann | Mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe extends product portfolio

    Kleemann | Mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe extends product portfolio

    The NEO line is the new efficient, compact class from Kleemann  With the mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe, Kleemann presents the first family member of the new NEO line. The machine is efficient, powerful and extremely flexible – and all-electric operation is possible with the NEOe variant.

    Slurry pumps vs. water pumps: Why do I need a slurry pump?

    Slurry pumps vs. water pumps: Why do I need a slurry pump?

    Slurry pumps versus water pumps What distinguishes slurry from other fluid types is the presence of a solid — gravel, copper, or sand — within a liquid. Although, in many cases, that liquid is water, a slurry may contain solvents, like acids, alcohols, or petroleum. Those non-water components, whether solids or solvents, make slurry pumps […]

    Haver & Boecker Niagara opens new service center in Parauapebas, Brazil

    Haver & Boecker Niagara opens new service center in Parauapebas, Brazil

    Haver & Boecker Niagara recently opened a new service and support facility in Parauapebas, Brazil. The company welcomed clients, partners, friends, local community and city authorities to the grand opening celebration on May 18, 2023. The 43,055-square-foot (4,000 square-meter) facility provides service and support for mining operations throughout the region through cutting-edge diagnostics, equipment refurbishment, […]