Volvo Construction Equipment officially opened its new technical training center in Shippensburg, Pa. The $7.3 million facility will be a training hub of expertise and innovation for Volvo CE dealer service technicians on diesel and electric heavy equipment, machine control technology, connectivity and productivity services, and more. Rock Products and North American Mining (NAM) were represented at the event by…
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Carlson launches C-ALS HD
Surveying and mapping solutions firm Carlson Software has released the Carlson C-ALS HD, the highly anticipated successor to the renowned Carlson C-ALS Gyro. The auto-scanning laser system sets new industry standards by offering enhanced visual inspection capabilities along with its accurate 3D underground mapping functionality. Equipped with an advanced high-definition camera and 874-Lumen spotlight on the C-ALS head, the C-ALS…
Read MoreNew Sandvik battery offers boosted BEV runtime
Sandvik has introduced a higher-capacity battery for its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) loaders and trucks that delivers 36% more energy in the same envelope and is ideal for underground mining. Featuring the same less volatile lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry ideal for underground mining, the new battery is a leap forward in safety, reliability and performance. In addition to 36% longer…
Read MoreXylem acquires Evoqua in $7.5 billion deal
Xylem has completed its acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies, a provider of mission-critical water treatment solutions and services, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7.5 billion. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. the combined company becomes the world’s largest pure-play water technology company. “Global awareness of water as a systemic risk to society has never been greater. Investment in water solutions…
Read MoreSolvay wraps up Tennessee facility expansion
Greater support for copper mining and meeting growing demand were both behind Solvay’s expansion of its Mount Pleasant, Tenn., facility, a project that has now been completed. The project, first announced in December 2021, included a 20% boost in its line capacity for its ACORGA copper solvent extraction products. ACORGA, ACORGA NR and ACORGA OPT have all seen increasing demand…
Read MoreFLSmidth expands mill liner capacity with latest acquisition
FLSmidth said it acquired Morse Rubber, a U.S.-based company that produces heavy-duty rubber products, to address mill liner capacity constraints in certain regions. The Morse Rubber competences will add advanced molding capabilities for rubber and composite mill liners, as well as screen media and various rubber and rubber ceramic wear components, to the existing FLSmidth service offerings. This will allow…
Read MoreStrayos, Quantum Systems announce strategic partnership
AI-powered software maker Strayos and drone designer Quantum Systems have entered into a strategic partnership that both said will transform mining operations through advanced technology and automation. The partnership, according to the pair, will bring together the capabilities of both companies, combining Strayos’ expertise in artificial intelligence and data analytics with Quantum Systems’ state-of-the-art UAV technology, and will empower mining…
Read MoreBEUMER grows bulk material handling portfolio
With the acquisition of the Hendrik Group – one of the leading companies for air-supported belt conveyors – the BEUMER Group has expanded its portfolio in bulk material transport, particularly the handling of alternative fuels and raw materials. “The Hendrik Group specializes in the efficient and environmentally friendly transport of bulk materials. This aligns very well with our goals of…
Read MoreMetso to acquire Häggblom
Metso has signed an agreement to acquire privately owned Finnish engineer and manufacturer Ab A. Häggblom Oy. Häggblom’s service portfolio includes wear parts, truck body and bucket refurbishments, as well as related field services. Häggblom has partnered with Metso for several years in the manufacturing of truck bodies. The acquisition will broaden Metso’s offering in bodies and buckets by providing…
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