In this article, we feature an editorial contribution provided by MineWare CEO Andrew Jessett Driving sustainable performance, one load at a time by Andrew Jessett* In today’s competitive mining market, how do mining companies manage real and sustainable performance improvement over time...
The deal secures Caterpillar dealership in New Zealand for Industrial business and strengthens Motors’ commercial business in Australia and New Zealand. Sime Darby Berhad announced today that its subsidiary, Sime Darby (NZ) Holdings Limited has entered into a conditional sale...
Daimler Trucks announces the delivery of the first two Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 trucks to customers, Penske Truck Leasing and NFI. The trucks are part of Freightliner’s Electric Innovation Fleet and both customers will use their vehicles to test...
According to a recently published a comprehensive study on excavator market, which opines that the excavator market will witness modest 3.2% volume y-o-y in 2019 over 2018. The study finds that the demand for excavator will improve as the heavy construction...
With their semi-autonomous tractor system (SATS) technology, Wolff Mining (Wolff) have further strengthened their partnership with Hastings Deering in the forthcoming deployment of autonomous drills. Wolff, who are now part of the National Group provide a range of automated and...
Volvo Trucks North America is introducing the next generation of its Turbo Compound technology, providing up to an additional 3% improvement in fuel efficiency over the current 13-L Turbo Compound engine, the D13TC. This new engine delivers up to...
In tough conditions such as mining and construction sites, efficiency and safety are key. However, underinflated tires are still a major cause of breakdowns and service calls. On average, one-third of fleet tires are underinflated. This not only has...
Australian producers can search, sort and compare hundreds of available AgTech products with just a few clicks of the mouse thanks to a new digital platform, AgTech Finder (www.agtechfinder.com). Launched today (Thursday), AgTech Finder is an independent site...
The New Zealand crane operator Hi Lift Cranes has acquired an MK 88 Plus mobile construction crane, making it the first-ever Liebherr mobile construction crane in New Zealand. Handover of the mobile construction crane took place in late July at...
In this regular column, Jenike & Johanson’s general manager, Grant Wellwood, discusses how asymmetric loading can cause serious productivity losses. Q. Our plant has recently installed dynamic optimisation software which monitors our entire value chain, generating insights to maximise...
Severe sweats; aching muscles and joints; flu-like symptoms and extreme fatigue – that’s what farmers can expect to experience if they contract the potentially deadly Q Fever. Farmers and others who work with livestock are most at risk...
Record-breaking sale signals the start of a new productive partnership for MineWare and Downer MineWare is well underway with the installation of 23 of their Argus Hydraulic monitoring systems for Downer – making this the largest single order in MineWare’s...
Over the course of three years and many challenges of nerve and knowledge, more than 3,200 technicians from across the globe are whittled down to a team of just three victors. As a test of grit, stamina and teamwork,...
Around Townsville they’re calling it the Smurf – a big blue Komatsu excavator which has been painted to support a worthy cause - Beyond Blue. Every hour the machine works, its owner, fourth generation construction company RMS Engineering and...
Skid steer loaders are an extremely popular option for different applications in different fields where power combined with compact size is required. The skid steer loaders’ ability to turn and maneuver in confined spaces makes them popular for farming, construction,...
Kennards Hire Port Hedland has moved to a brand new, purpose-built site to house an even larger range of gear to support customers. Custom built on 5,000sqm of land right next to the town's iconic Big Wheelbarrow, the new...
When Aaron Wilde decided it was time for him to branch out on his own as Azza’s Mini Diggers Pty Ltd, he investigated which type of equipment was going to be the best investment. He also wanted machinery which...
Trackunit and Point of Rental have announced a long-term partnership to enable businesses relying on equipment rentals to perform jobs more efficiently."We're going beyond the health and location of the machine," said Jeff Cohen, president of Trackunit. "By...