The dangerous and congested Hallam Road level crossing is removed by building a rail bridge over the Pakenham line and local commuters will soon enjoy a new Hallam Station. Removing the level crossing will provide critical infrastructure to get people...
Rio Tinto, one of the world's largest iron ore producers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China's largest steel producer, China Baowu Steel Group and Tsinghua University, one of China's most prestigious and influential universities (the Parties),...
1165 is a mid-sized harvester well suited for thinning, selective cut and final fell applications. With strong swing and levelling capabilities that exceed the competition, 1165 is well suited for steep slopes. The machine is available in both six-wheel...
Two SDLG wheel loaders are helping to increase rubber production by 10,000 tonnes a year for a plant in Ghana. Thanks to its investment in two SDLG LG936L wheel loaders, Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) is seeing record production growth...
A quarry owned mainly by local shareholders and staffed almost exclusively by nearby townspeople is bringing pride and productivity to Wallerawang in near central New South Wales. In less than two years, Walker Quarries has lifted from an 80,000 tonne...
Within the framework of organising a Liebherr event at the House of Alsace, in the heart of the Champs Elysées, the 60,000th Liebherr crawler excavator occupied a very special place on the world's most beautiful avenue on 12 and...
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) may have helped Volvo Group reach a major milestone with 1 million connected assets, but it is already asking ‘what’s next?’ Catrin Nilsson, Manager, Connected Solutions Platform at Volvo CE, explains why this is...
In order to turn aggregates and bitumen into asphalt for road construction, a thermal mixing process is needed – this is what an asphalt mixing plant is used for. When it comes to the production of this “black gold,”...
Liebherr offers a comprehensive package of multiple intelligent assistance systems for its XPower large wheel loaders. These systems include the new active rear person recognition and a sensor-supported, integrated tyre pressure monitoring system. With these and other assistance systems, Liebherr...
JCB CEA unveils the new 3CX Compact plus model, offering enhanced attachment compatibility to undertake a range of new applications including landscaping, winter maintenance and other high-performance construction duties. New features on the models include: Varispeed transmission to enable travel...
Betroot "Baron" Wins Toyota Material Handling Promotion. A Melbourne market gardener recently became the lucky winner of Toyota Material Handling's promotion to win the purchase price of any new Toyota walkie stacker or electric pallet jack up to the value...
The MultiRate metering system for pneumatic fertiliser spreaders is the first metering and distribution system worldwide for providing exact plant nutrition over small areas. MultiRate allows a total of 30 spreading sections to be switched on and off individually....
Caterpillar Inc. announces new updates to the PM310, PM312 and PM313 Cold Planers. The PM300 Series is ideal for small-to-medium job sites where compact dimensions, optimum maneuverability and high production capabilities are required. Wheel or track undercarriage designs are...
Metso, specialists in the supply of crushing, screening and materials handling equipment, has signed an agreement to acquire McCloskey International. “This acquisition augers well for both companies, which share a commitment to helping customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks...
Yanmar Group announced the completion of its acquisition of compact equipment manufacturer ASV Holdings Inc., a designer and manufacturer of renowned compact tracked loaders and skid-steer loaders. The announcement is the final step in the acquisition, following on from...
Probuild has been appointed as the builder for award-winning Malaysian property developer SP Setia’s latest landmark project, UNO, a 65-level residential tower in Melbourne’s CBD, bucking the trend of a challenging housing market. The 210-metre-high development at 111 A’Beckett Street,...
John Deere has developed a completely new 6M Series tractor range, with higher standards of comfort, performance, manoeuvrability and visibility. These replace the previous 6M, 6MC and 6RC Series and include three new four-cylinder models from 90 to 120 hp, featuring a 2.4...
The Sandvik 800i series of connected cone crushers is expanded to include three new high-performing crushers. Each crusher comes with the new Automation and Connectivity System (ACS) as standard. The new Sandvik 800i series of premium cone crushers feature mechanical...