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Finning has a record quarter and year
Finning, Caterpillar’s largest equipment dealer, reported record revenues for the fourth quarter and full-year 2011 on the back of highest-ever equipment sales in each region.
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Superior Industries launches new iPhone app for conveyor users
Superior Industries | February 21, 2012Morris, MN – Superior Industries, a leading American manufacturer of conveying equipment and conveyor components, announced completed development today of the company’s first ever iPhone app.
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Metso receives an arbitration award of EUR 10 million
Metso | February 21, 2012Metso has received an arbitration award in its favor amounting to EUR 10 million plus around EUR 2 million in interest. The arbitration process was related to a large project delivery in Turkey.
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AVEVA expands in Korea
AVEVA (LSE:AVV), has announced it has opened a new office in Seoul, Korea, that incorporates a dedicated product training centre, following an increased demand for AVEVA solutions. The office will also host sales, marketing, product support, and administration functions for AVEVA customers in Korea.
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First Rio Tinto driverless train in Pilbara service by 2014
Rio Tinto will run the world’s first automated long-distance heavy-haul rail network in the Pilbara, with a $518 million investment (Rio Tinto share $478 million) in driverless trains to be launched in 2014.
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75 per cent of Keystone XL pipe would be ‘Made in North America’
TransCanada Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TransCanada) confirmed today the vast majority of the pipe for Keystone XL would be manufactured in North America.
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Caterpillar relocates production factory from Japan to the U.S.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) plans to relocate one of its major production factories from Japan to the U.S. and employ an estimated 1,400 workers, announced the company.
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Ritchie Bros. conducts world’s largest heavy equipment auction in Florida
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA) held the world’s largest heavy equipment auction in Orlando, Florida last week (February 13 – 18, 2012) and, in the process, broke multiple Company records. New records were set for gross auction proceeds …
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Rio Tinto Alcan welcomes the first electrolytic cell at its Arvida AP60 Technology Centre
The first AP60 cell has been delivered to Rio Tinto Alcan’s Arvida AP60 Technology Centre, located in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. “This is a momentous day for Rio Tinto Alcan. With the new generation of AP60 cells, metal production per cell will …
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Mouvex Abaque Series peristaltic hose pumps
Mouvex®, a leading manufacturer of positive displacement pumps, says its Abaque Series peristaltic hose pumps have been designed to meet the challenging requirements of mining, thanks in part to a seal-free design that eliminates leaks and product contamination.
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Rio Tinto invests US$518 million in autonomous trains for Pilbara iron ore rail network in Western Australia
Rio Tinto will run the world’s first automated long-distance heavy-haul rail network, with a US$518 million investment (Rio Tinto share US$478 million) in driverless trains.
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Caterpillar expands operations in United States; new factory near Athens, Georgia expected to employ 1,400 people
Caterpillar Inc. CAT -0.65% announced today it has selected land near Athens, Georgia, as the location for a new facility that will build small track-type tractors and mini hydraulic excavators. The state-of-the-art, one-million-square-foot-facility is expected to directly employ 1,400 people once it is fully operational.
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Proper alignment and maintenance for machinery – tips from SKF
An important part of keeping equipment running smoothly involves regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the machinery is properly aligned. Misaligned shafts and belts on rotating equipment can increase the risk of costly, unplanned downtime. Misalignment can also damage seals and couplings and lead to subsequent lubrication problems.
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Deloitte publishes results of Mining Indaba Insomnia Index
Delegates at the recent Investing in African Mining Indaba 2012 had a unique opportunity to participate in the Deloitte Insomnia Index, which aims to identify the pressing issues that keep mining business leaders awake at night.
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Rulmeca celebrating 50th anniversary
Rulmeca, a leading manufacturer of rollers for belt conveyors, is celebrating 50 years of activity. Since if was founded in 1962 in Alme, Bergamo the company has been adapting and evolving in tune with the market and its products offering. There are now 22 Rulmeca companies globally, specializing in the production and sales of rollers, motorized pulleys and components for belt conveyors in bulk handling applications such as mining.
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Crane logistics group gets A$100 million Olympic Dam contract
Boom Logistics, Australia’s leading provider of crane logistics and related industrial services, has confirmed that following a competitive tender process, it has secured a five year contract to supply crane services to the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam maintenance operation.
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New Wi-Fi enabled gas detection solution from Industrial Scientific
Industrial Scientific, a global leader in gas detection, has introduced the Ventis LS multi-gas detector as part of its Accenture Life Safety Solution. Using Wi-Fi and location-based technologies to remotely monitor those working in potentially hazardous environments, this wireless solution is another way to keep workers safer.
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Doosan Intermat range designed for Africa and Middle East
At Intermat 2012, Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment is launching new crawler excavators, wheel loaders and ADTs that is says are specially designed for Middle East and African markets. As an example, the flexible and agile undercarriages on the DA40 and DA30, which are designed to ensure that all six wheels are in permanent contact with the ground, mean that Doosan trucks can operate on very rough and soft terrain in mass excavation hauling as well as in mining and quarrying applications. ADTs are widely used in small to mid-sized African mines due to their versatility.
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Ritchie Bros. to sell three 18-foot high rock trucks in Fort Worth, TX in March
Three massive 2009 Komatsu rock trucks amongst more than 1,200 equipment items and trucks to be sold in two-day Texas auction (March 8 – 9, 2012)
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Queensland mining statistics note continued safety improvement
The Australian mining industry’s determination to reach its goal of zero harm is reflected in the latest safety performance statistics released by the Queensland Government and reported by the Queensland Resources Council. Lost time injury frequency rates for the State of Queensland fell again from 3.8 to 2.9 injuries per million hours worked in 2010-2011. Days lost to injuries were down from 14,325 days to 11,027 days while the lost time injury plus disabling injury duration rate fell from 34.4 days to 27.4 days per injury.
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