ABD adds its autonomy presence to Australia

UK-based AB Dynamics subsidiary ABD Solutions has announced the newest step in its strategic expansion: expansion of its international footprint with the formation of an operation in Perth, Western Australia. ABD Solutions, which specialises in aftermarket autonomy tailored for fleets in mining, construction, materials handling, defence and agriculture, said it launched the new operation in response to growing demand for…

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Off-road equipment management with Doran YardCheck 360

Ohio-based Doran said that its YardCheck 360 can help off-road fleets rein in tire-related costs and stop problems before they can impact production with continuous monitoring of tire pressure and temperatures, even if the equipment is powered off. If a monitored tire inside YardCheck 360’s wireless coverage zone has low pressure, a rapid deflation event, or high temperature, fleet managers…

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Ontario miners impacted most by opioid harm: report

An ongoing study by the Institute for Work and Health and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre has revealed that the segment of labor that includes mining and construction as well as forestry in the Canadian province are more apt to have an emergency or be hospitalized tied to opioid use. Full story.

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Robit, Sotreq Cat in Brazilian team-up

Drilling consumables company Robit and Cat dealer Sotreq have signed a distribution deal for the latter to represent Robit and its products in Brazil. Robit CEO Arto Halonen and Sotreq CEO Marcelo Orberg were on hand for the signing of the deal, which both said will support Robit’s goal to expand the company’s market coverage and strengthen its distributor network.…

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More than 139,000 rock ConExpo-Con/Agg

After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and countless networking opportunities, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 came to a close, but not before taking the construction and aggregates industries to the next level. Full article.

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Cummins announces new dewatering pumps

Cummins has announced the availability of two new dewatering pump solutions for use in mining, construction, oil and gas, agricultural and water and waste water environments: the QSF4X4 and QSF6X6. Both units offer customers a fully finished pump for use in their operations powered by Cummins’ QSF2.8 engine. They are built with a heavy-duty cast-iron construction and are produced on…

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Dana unrolls e-transmission at bauma 2022

Dana selected bauma 2022 in Germany to introduce to the global industry its Spicer Electrified eSP502 e-Transmission, a flexible platform designed to support the electrification of vehicles across the mining, construction, material handling and forestry markets. Now available for order, the e-transmission was part of Dana’s exhibit at the recent show. Leveraging Dana’s powershift technology, the eSP502 e-Transmission offers a…

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Yokohama releases Galaxy LDSR 510 Tire for mining

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America has released its Galaxy LDSR 510, a new, all-steel dozer and loader radial for surface mining in sizes 17.5R25, 20.5R25 and 23.5R25.  The non-directional tread pattern provides “outstanding traction” in both forward and reverse, “enhancing efficiency” in digging, loading and carrying operations, said Dhananjay Bisht, product manager – earthmoving, construction and industrial tires for Yokohama Off-Highway. “The…

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Ridgeline Lubricants launches fluids analysis program

Parkland’s Ridgeline Lubricants has officially launched its Ridgeline Fluids Analysis program for maintenance professionals. The new program offers a glimpse into engine performance in the mining, construction, trucking and industrial markets, it said, for professionals needing to detect engine problems before they occur.  “Ridgeline Fluids Analysis program provides a comprehensive analysis of your equipment’s used oil/fluids every time the fluids…

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