Caterpillar has announced an investment to support a key source of its success and longevity for the next 100 years: people. As part of the celebration, the company pledged $100 million over the next five years to help equip the workforce of the future with the skills needed, leveraging technology to meet global market demands as the world undergoes a…
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United Coal ships coking coal to Ukraine
United Coal Company, which operates in the Appalachian region of the United States, has sent its first 80,000-ton shipment of coking coal to Ukraine steel producer Metinvest. The shipment aims to support sustainable steelmaking following the suspension of operations at Pokrovske Coal due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Pokrovske Coal was Ukraine’s only producer of coking coal. It supplied a…
Read MorePeabody Energy keeps options open on Anglo deal
Photo: Anglo American American coal producer Peabody Energy is reviewing all options related to its acquisition of Anglo American’s coal assets in Australia following an ignition event at one of the mines included in the deal. “The company remains in conversation with Anglo American to better understand the impacts of the event,” said Peabody in a statement. “Peabody is preserving…
Read MoreMetso completes Swiss Tower takeover
Metso has completed the acquisition of its long-time partner Swiss Tower Mills Minerals, strengthening its position as a leading comminution technology and services supplier for the mining industry. “Swiss Tower Mills Minerals was founded in 2011 with the vision of achieving outstanding grinding performance and unparalleled energy efficiency with vertical stirred mills. Our joint journey with Metso began a year…
Read MoreL&H installs one of the biggest vertical turning lathes in North America
L&H Industrial has officially commissioned one of the largest Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) in North America, significantly expanding its precision machining capabilities to support the mining, oil and gas, power generation and heavy equipment industries. This groundbreaking investment, installed at L&H’s Tempe, Ariz., facility, is designed to machine some of the largest industrial components in the world, ensuring optimal performance…
Read MorePhilippi-Hagenbuch offers zero-emission steel solutions
Philippi-Hagenbuch is expanding the steel options for its custom solutions portfolio by offering zero-emission SSAB Zero steel for its haul truck equipment. This alternative helps producers and fleet managers achieve their environmental goals with efficiency-enhancing equipment tailored to their operation. “Philippi-Hagenbuch has a history of being at the forefront of the industry when it comes to the materials we use…
Read MoreCat 775 Hauler showcased at bauma
Caterpillar Inc. is showcasing the new Cat 775 off-highway truck at bauma-Munich 2025, spotlighting the company’s ongoing leadership in technology and autonomous capabilities. The machine is the first next generation design of off-highway trucks for the company. Distinguishing it from the previous 775 models, this 65-tonne (71-ton) payload hauler is engineered to enable fully autonomous capabilities in the future. …
Read MoreBKT earns GEEF Global Safety Award
Tire producer Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has confirmed its Waluj plant in India has been honored with the prestigious GEEF Global Safety Award 2025 in the Gold category for the tire manufacturing industry. The award, which was granted by the Global Energy & Environment Foundation (GEEF) during the Global Clean Energy Summit in Delhi, recognizes companies that distinguish themselves by…
Read MoreLiebherr records further growth in 2024 business year
In the 2024 business year, Liebherr recorded its highest ever revenue in the company’s history. At 4.1%, the growth was less pronounced than the average growth of the past five business years. In seven of its 13 product segments, the Group achieved increases in sales. Trends differed between the various product segments and sales regions. The subdued demand in the…
Read MoreCat 100th anniversary machines
In honor of its 100 year anniversary, Caterpillar announced Cat Limited Edition machines are available for purchase through select Cat dealers around the world. Along with the latest machine technologies that Cat customers have come to expect, the Limited Edition models feature a custom “Centennial Grey” paint scheme to recognize the original color of Caterpillar’s first products. In 1925, Holt…
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