At 84 years young, Alastair MacKellar is still just as passionate and just as involved in working life as he was back in 1950, when he began his apprenticeship as a 17 year-old with the South Australian Tractor Company,...
Caterpillar, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Weiler, Inc. to sell the Cat® purpose-built forestry business. The sale is subject to negotiation of a final agreement, the closing of which is expected by...
As demand for John Deere construction equipment increases around the globe, the Moline-based manufacturer is entering into a strategic supplier agreement with Wacker Neuson to initially provide compact excavators in China, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. The models will range...
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology expands its high-pressure DTH drill rig offering with a new model, Leopard™ DI650i, designed for larger hole sizes. Balancing proven engineering solutions and innovative new components, the new DTH rig offers excellent fuel efficiency,...
The case study team comprising Position Partners, Intel and Aircsope on site with the Intel Falcon 8+ Airscope, a Perth-based inspections and asset visualisation company, was enlisted by Santos to provide large-scale virtual models of its facilities in the Cooper...
LiuGong celebrated its 60th Anniversary at the Intermat ASEAN exhibition on 6 September. During the celebration, LiuGong provided cakes, games, prizes, entertainment and special promotions for their customers and its booth visitors. The exhibition is taking place from September...
Gladstone has welcomed visitors from around the world at a global mining conference, confirming its place at the centre of the Australian alumina industry. The three-day Alumina 2018 International Conference kicked-off at the Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre this morning...
The John Deere 310L EP Backhoe and 210L EP Tractor Loader are the latest construction equipment models to undergo updates, with a focus on engine technology and other model adjustments to improve productivity and uptime, and lower daily operating costs. "Our...
Kennards Hire Beenleigh has been crowned Branch of the Year for 2018. The south east Brisbane branch outperformed more than 170 other Kennards Hire branches across Australia and New Zealand to take out the title for the first time. Achieving...
The VÖGELE SUPER 1800 class is legendary. No other asphalt paver enjoys greater popularity amongst professional road building contractors worldwide. With a maximum pave width of 10m and a machine length of just 6m, the VÖGELE paver handles motorway...
The sizeable additions to NPE’s already large and ever-growing fleet of over 250 items of mining equipment, further reinforces its position as a leading specialist in heavy earth moving equipment for the mining industry. In a move that will keep...
Ron Stone, owner of Watermains Australia, purchased JCB’s innovative Hydradig in November last year and is already reaping the benefits. According to Ron, the wheeled excavator has increased time efficiency and safety on-site. The Melbourne-based company, which lays water and...
The groundbreaking ceremony of the Zoomlion Yuanjiang Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park Construction Project was held on August 26, marking the official beginning of transformation and upgrading of the Zoomlion Yuanjiang Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park. After completion, the Zoomlion Yuanjiang...
On the morning of April 2, XCMG 700-ton hydraulic excavator rolled off the production line successfully. Mr. Wang Min, Chairman of XCMG delivered a speech, in which he highly affirmed the achievements made by XCMG Excavator Machinery Business Division...
They are of high demand in the Australian market, yet extremely difficult to come by, making the acquisition one of the most talked about in the industry in recent times. Following the impressive acquisition by National Group’s leading brand- National...
Kobelco and Trimble have announced the introduction of a Trimble Ready® option for select Tier 4 Final Kobelco excavator models in Australia and New Zealand. Select excavators that ship from the Kobelco factory are now ready for the installation...
Transmission Warranty on New E-Series Models Reinforcing its commitment to providing best-in- class construction equipment, John Deere now offers an extended coverage of five- years/15,000-hours as part of its articulated dump truck (ADT) transmission warranty on all new E-Series models. “This...
Scott Young, Director of Electromobility at Volvo Construction Equipment, talks about innovation across the focus areas of connectivity, electromobility and automation.In order to build the world we want to live in, we must continuously innovate to help drive a...