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SEMCO launches Construction Materials Carbon Management web portal
Market forces rooted in the Buy Clean, Carbon Neutrality, LEED v4 and Net Zero movements have spawned an important new web portal, Construction Materials Carbon Management, www.cmcarbonmanagement.com. The just-launched site follows cement, concrete and steel producer progress in lowering the carbon dioxide emissions factor, or embodied carbon, associated with structural elements for commercial and residential building or heavy/civil work. (CM)2…
Read MoreMartin Engineering highlights proper belt cleaner tensioning
There are many issues to consider when specifying the most appropriate conveyor belt cleaner, not the least of which is maintaining proper tension to achieve optimum cleaning performance without introducing related problems. “There are two basic approaches to applying tension to the belt cleaner: linear and rotary,” said Dave Mueller, Martin Engineering conveyor product manager. “The blade’s cleaning position and…
Read MoreTornado damages Hitachi warehouse in U.S.
On January 12, a tornado swept through Jackson, Ga., severely damaging a world-class, 336,017-square-feet parts distribution center operated by Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas (HCMA). At 4:00 p.m. local time, a tornado warning was announced. Approximately 100 employees were evacuated and sought refuge in designated evacuation sites. Thanks to the quick response, no major injuries were reported. “We are very thankful…
Read MoreIMDEX to acquire Devico
Mining tech group IMDEX has signed a A$324 million binding agreement to acquire its main competitor, Norway-based advanced sensor and drilling tech company Devico AS. The transaction, which IMDEX said will help reinforce its market position as well as broaden its market penetration, especially in Europe and South America. IMDEX CEO Paul House called the porposed deal a highly significant…
Read MoreRolls-Royce makes hydrogen-fueled gas engine a reality
Rolls-Royce has performed with successful testing of a 12-cylindar mtu 4000 L64 gas engine running entirely on 100% hydrogen fuel – paving the way for the company to further develop mtu gensets and cogeneration units for 100% hydrogen use. The testing was conducted by the company’s Power Systems business unit, and per officials, “showed very good characteristics in terms of…
Read MoreTerraSource Global acquires Elgin Separation Solutions
TerraSource Global – a manufacturer of material sizing equipment based on the Gundlach, Jeffrey Rader and Pennsylvania Crusher brands, and subsidiary of Right Lane Industries – has announced the acquisition of Elgin Separation Solutions as of Jan. 12. Elgin designs, manufactures and services material processing parts and equipment for mining, energy production, recycling and waste management applications. Core products include…
Read MoreNormet acquires companies, invests in third
Normet is already having a busy 2023, acquiring Finland boom system manufacturer Rambooms and hydraulic attachments supplier Marakon and also grabbing up a minority holding in startup Lekatech. Full story.
Read MoreRulmeca promotes Vrablic to president
Rulmeca Corp. has promoted Brian Vrablic to president of the company, effective January 1. Vrablic joined the company in 2013, most recently serving as director of sales & marketing. Mike Gawinski, who previously served as president, will remain as CEO. “Brian and I have been working closely together during the last nine years,” Gawinski said. “I am happy to say…
Read MoreBattery-electric push: Caterpillar invests in Lithos
Caterpillar, which has been forward in its desire to fast-track development of its electrified product line-up, said it is investing in California, U.S.-based battery technology group Lithos energy, maker of lithium-ion battery packs for various industries. Lithos specializes in designing, engineering and manufacturing shock resistant and high-performance battery solutions; Cat said its investment will demonstrate its commitment to support customers…
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