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The new generation DL550 wheeled loader from Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment has been launched. A top-of-the-range model in the company’s new family of wheeled loaders, it is intended for markets in the Middle East and Africa. With a bucket capacity of 5.4m3, the loader is designed to meet a wide range of material handling needs from loading and transporting granular material (such as sand and gravel) to industrial, mining and quarrying applications.

Quarrying is a challenging industry to work in but it is one that is vital for nearly every aspect of modern-day life. Materials garnered from the process are used in the manufacture of a vast array of products from laptops to concrete, the second most used product in the world after water. The industry needs to meet an ever-increasing demand from the multi-billion dollar construction industry for quality aggregates, with huge new infrastructure projects continuing pace. Roads, railways, housing, dams, and

Empty environmental commitments from governments, falling bitumen quality and the impact of the economic crisis led DenimoTech to ask its global distributors about the challenges of today’s markets. Kristina Smith reports. These are challenging times for DenimoTech’s distributors - whose goal is to sell the firm’s bitumen emulsion and polymer modified bitumen plants around the world - with competition from Chinese manufacturers highways abandoned half-built and the worst period for road building in the last

There are more manufacturers competing in the wheeled loader sector than in almost any other area of the plant market. Dan Gilkes looks at some of the options available. The wheeled loading shovel remains one of the mainstays of almost every quarry operation around the world. From the smallest family-run business to the largest multi-national, wheeled loaders can work as prime movers, digging at the blasted face, or as rehandling machines operating in a stocking and loading area.

There are various ways in which to move overburden and quarried material from the digging face to the crusher, and from primaries to secondary and tertiary crushing and screening operations. For many, the rigid dump truck remains the machine of choice, a range of sizes capable of carrying anything from 25tonnes to many hundreds of tonnes efficiently and consistently is a persuasive argument. However, the articulated dump truck (ADT) has become an increasingly popular option in smaller quarries, particularl

The Middle East’s largest aggregates producer, Stevin Rock, is demonstrating that improved safety management and updated equipment can result in massive productivity gains. Stevin Rock is no stranger to big numbers: the company produces more than 60 million tonnes a year from its quarry No. 2 in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Formed in 1975, Stevin is the largest producer of high-grade limestone, Gabbro rock, concrete and asphalt aggregates in the region, acquiring the adjoining Ras Al Khaimah Rock Company

In Thailand the Sila Sanon limestone quarry is playing a key role providing high quality aggregates for the country’s expanding construction industry. The quarry in Saraburi Province, some 100km north of the capital Bangkok, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year having been established in 1983 by the father and grandfather of the current owners, Chayuth and Bhisanu Busitarnuntakul. The family owns and manages some of the biggest quarry operations in Saraburi Province, with Sila Sanon being one of 12 qua

The global market for construction aggregates is expected to increase 5.2%/year to 2015 to 48.3 billion tonnes. While this represents a slower rate of growth than during 2005-2010, reflecting a moderation in aggregates-intensive non-building construction activity, demand for construction aggregates will still post solid gains from 2010-2015. Patrick Smith reports. China alone will account for half of all new aggregates demand worldwide during the period but the Asia Pacific region, and particularly India, w

Maintenance is not the exclusive domain of tters and mechanics. It is also the responsibility of almost all workers in every sector and is carried out in almost every working environment worldwide. De ning maintenance, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (in its e-facts series) says it is “working on something to keep it in a functioning and safe state and preserving it from failure or decline.” “The ‘something’ could be a workplace, work equipment, or means of transport, for example a ship,

Mumbai, India’s most populous city and the fourth most populous in the world, has again delivered a successful bC India. The bauma/ConExpo international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles, was held at the Bandra Kurla Complex, and impressively strengthened its position in the Indian market despite the challenging situation in the industry.

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched a mini-MBA business programme in cooperation with the prestigious Fudan University, Shanghai, one of the most respected universities in China. The programme, the first of its kind in China, is designed to grow and develop senior management within its dealerships.

Marmomacc and Samoter, the two Veronafiere exhibitions in Italy, have joined forces for the new MS Africa and Middle East, The International Trade Fair for Stone Design, Technology, Earthmoving and Building Machinery, to be held in Cairo, the Egyptian capital from 9-12 December, 2013.

Terex Cranes has named PT Berlian Cranserco as an authorised crane distributor for Indonesia. The company will deliver local equipment sales, service and parts support throughout Indonesia for Terex crane models with lifting capacities of 9-3,200 tonnes. Based in Balikpapan, on the east coast of Borneo, PT Berlian Cranserco will offer all terrain, rough terrain, truck mount, pick and carry, lattice boom crawler cranes and Reach Stacker products. “Cranserco is a highly experienced company with a long track r

Powerscreen distributor Kwintmadi-Lonmadi has been helping local contractors ful ll material requirements in advance of the 2014 Winter Olympics in the Black Sea holiday resort of Sochi. Kwintmadi-Lonmadi was appointed as European Russia distributor in 2011 and in its  rst year has been awarded the title of Powerscreen Dealer of the Year, 2012. Its  rst customer to buy a Powerscreen XA400S jaw crusher is heavily involved in the preparations for the Winter Olympic Games, having won various contracts in So

In Kenya, a fleet of eight Doosan MT41 articulated dump trucks (ADTs) is being used by Frabo & Co to carry rock down the steep slopes of a nearby quarry and on to the site of the Chemususu dam project. The aim of the scheme, in the Rift Valley 250km north-east of the capital, Nairobi, is to make access to safe water much easier. Completion is scheduled soon.

Cemex is to supply cement for a new government funded project on the River Nile, Egypt, a new hydroelectric plant and tidal barrage with completion set for 2017. The project will generate 32MW of energy and improve irrigation while helping to provide water and renewable energy to the cities of Assiut, Minya, Beni Suef, Fayoum and Giza. Cemex is working with the project contractor to carry out tests for the optimum cement mix composition for the project.

According to Tju Lie Sukanto, the  financial director of Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa (Indocement), the cement producer has sold a total of 18 million tonnes in 2012, a growth of 12.3%. Domestic sales, accounting for 90% of sales, were a record high at 17.9 million tonnes, up 16.1% from 15.4 million tonnes sold in 2011.

Trimble has established SITECH technology dealers to serve the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Vietnam. SITECH KSA and SITECH Vietnam join the premier network of SITECH dealerships.The fully dedicated global distribution network offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems to the heavy civil construction contractor. SITECH technology dealers represent Trimble and Caterpillar machine control systems for the contractor’s entire  eet of heavy equipment regardless of machine brand, along wit

Caterpillar has opened a parts distribution centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to strengthen its parts support and aftermarket service throughout East Africa and the Middle East. The 46,450m2 Middle East Distribution centre (MEDC) employs 130 people and joins new centres in Texas, Ohio, Washington and California. Construction is also underway for parts centres in Queensland, Australia, and in San Luis Potosi in Mexico. “We are excited about our overall growth opportunities in the Middle East and Africa

Atlas Copco Construction Tools has introduced a range of  ve C-Series hydraulic breakers, speci cially for the Chinese construction market. The basic breakers are designed to work with carrier machines in the 4-50tonne class, and have a slim box design with vibration dampening technology. As with other Atlas Copco breaker models the C-Series use energy recovery to optimise percussive performance, by increasing blow frequency. “China is the only construction market in the world which is dominated by the bas