April 2, 2012
The largest aggregates quarry in Norway is going full speed ahead on expansion plans, with its owners investing 'a lot of money' to increase…
April 2, 2012
Having the right people in the right place at the right time can be key for a rapidly growing business. ABE takes a look at Extec and Fintec's…
April 2, 2012
The next generation of rigid chassis trucks will be easier to drive and more economical, Mike Woof speculates on the improvements likely to be…
April 2, 2012
Cement is used in every aspect of construction from roads to housing. European companies operating in this capital intensive sector are also a force…
April 2, 2012
Rising fuel costs and focus on lower cost per tonne production is leading to more quarries using conveyors for hauling rather than fleets of trucks.…
April 2, 2012
Operator comfort and wellbeing is high on the agenda for both construction equipment manufacturers and quarry operators, and introduction of the…
April 2, 2012
Safety is the responsibility of everyone in the supply chain from equipment producer and quarry owner down to the individual worker and their…
April 2, 2012
Caterpillar's rigid dump trucks are a well established range but their origins date back 45 years to the 32tonne 769 machine. Mike Woof looks at the…
April 2, 2012
Investment in crushing and screening equipment is helping one Irish quarry operator make the most of its decorative deposit. Demand for high quality…
April 2, 2012
With the experience of four quarrying companies behind it, Turkey's Maden Yapi is well positioned to capitalise on the country's future growth.…