On March 30, the Caterpillar Foundation announced an $8.5 million (USD) donation to support global COVID-19 relief efforts. This commitment included a limited time 2:1 Foundation match on eligible U.S. employee and retiree donations. The response was overwhelming. And, as...
Isuzu Trucks has thrown its weight behind recently announced government economic stimulus support, welcoming measures designed to insulate Australian businesses from the unfolding COVID-19–led economic downturn. The federal government has committed to a significant business stimulus package, totalling upwards of...
ASI Mining has signed a subcontract with Epiroc to supply its autonomous haul truck solution to Roy Hill in Western Australia. This signing follows the recent award by Roy Hill to Epiroc, a global leader in mining equipment and...
Compania Minera Antamina, in Peru, in which BHP has a 33.75% interest, has decided to temporarily suspend operations at the Antamina copper and zinc mine as part of its response to Covid-19. Antamina has been operating with a reduced workforce...
In compliance with the policies of host governments of countries where the Komatsu conducts business, they are making the utmost efforts to prevent Covid-19 from spreading. They place top priority on the health and safety of their customers, local...
Fuso has taken charge with a new heavy-duty truck at the Brisbane Truck Show called Shogun. Shogun was the name for all-powerful military leaders, as appointed by the emperor, who ruled pre-modern Japan for centuries. The Fuso Shogun is taking...
Upholding transport services during the Coronavirus crisis is essential for society to ensure deliveries of necessary goods, not least food and medical supplies. Keeping Scania’s workshops open is therefore crucial in this situation. Throughout the world, these workshops are taking...
Danny Matic, owner of the Matic Group in Perth was handed the keys to the very first of the limited-edition trucks by Scania WA Regional Executive Manager Michael Berti on 31st March. The 50th Anniversary trucks mark the half-century of...
The arrival of the Rhino 100 mobile raise borer has proved a game-changer for underground contractor Raising Australia, part of the Byrnecut Group. Since introducing its first Rhino in 2017, the company has been able to slash slot-raise production...
Deere, in collaboration with the UAW, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, has joined a number of organizations and companies across the country to produce protective face shields for health-care workers in response to...
Boral is closely monitoring and responding to developments in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Their focus is to the health and safety of employees, customers and communities. They continue to take measures to help manage the risk of spreading the...
Paccar Inc is providing a business update in response to recent changes in customer demand and a weaker outlook for the global economy, as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. The Company will extend the suspension of truck and engine...
Built with the next generation cab, powerful engine meeting the current emissions standards and automatic features to elevate productivity, the new Cat 725 articulated truck sets the market standard of excellence for articulated trucks. The new 26.5-ton (24-tonne) payload...
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Remote access to construction equipment enables contractors to solve machinery issues, update design files and more, whilst maintaining social distancing. Position Partner’s Tokara Link gives workers access to machines whether they are in different states or down the road. Social...
As it gears up to celebrate its one-year anniversary in Australia this May, RDO Equipment is excited to bring a new range of John Deere compact machinery to its Australian branches. According to Mark Kuhn, General Manager of...
Sinoboom donates the first batch of 100,000 masks to global industry customers “We may be in different lands, but we and our friends around the world are all under the same sky.” While China’s epidemic situation has stabilized, the situation in...
Evolution Mining Limited has been actively responding to the COVID-19 virus currently impacting people and businesses globally. The health and safety of every person working at Evolution, their families and our communities remain paramount during this time. Evolution has developed...