materials handling

Australia has been a focus of Rema Tip Top’s growth aspirations in recent years, a direction the company plans to continue on with its latest solution for conveyor systems.

Loadscan’s conveyor volume scanner proves that measuring bulk material flow shouldn’t cause a headache.

Belle Banne Conveyor Services’ (BBCS) recent acquisition of Longship Enterprises’ Conveyor Pulleys Australia (CPA) business will allow BBCS parent Fenner Dunlop to add a complete range of pulleys to its product offering.

Belle Banne Conveyor Services (BBCS) has acquired the Conveyor Pulleys Australia (CPA) business from Longship Enterprises.

Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has won a contract to deliver the largest rail mounted stackers and reclaimers in the world to BHP’s $4.6 billion South Flank project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

Fenner Dunlop has enjoyed a strong 18 months, buoyed by resurgent commodity prices — particularly coal and iron ore — following a period of industry-wide downturn.

The materials handling specialist has significantly improved the efficiency of its system audits through a digital app.

NEPEAN Conveyors has set a strong foundation to expand the PROK Conveyors Components business since acquiring it from Sandvik last year.

A recent safety report has identified critical trends in safety practices with regards to hand protection in Australia and New Zealand.

Fortescue Metals Group has awarded RCR Tomlinson a $33 million contract to design, manufacture and construct a five-kilometre relocatable conveyor system for its iron ore operations in the Pilbara.

Nepean Conveyors has emerged as a truly global OEM for the mining industry after acquiring two businesses from Sandvik.

Schaeffler received a highly commended award at the 2016 Bulk Handling Awards ceremony for two of its maintenance solutions.

Galaxy Resources has received key approvals from the Department of Environment Regulations and the Southern Ports Authority to export spodumene, produced at its Mt Cattlin Project, from SPA Port of Esperance, Western Australia. A condition of the approvals includes the reduction of mica content in the spodumene. Galaxy has now achieved a product specification below … Continue reading Galaxy receives approvals to export from Esperance Port →

Flexco has released the PTEZ Belt Trainer tracking idler for its line of belt trainers.

Sandvik has announced it will divest its Mining Systems division to private equity firm CoBe Capital.

Martin has released the Washbox Cleaning System that combines water spray and secondary cleaning blades in a self-contained unit, draining residue safely from work areas.

RCR Tomlinson has won a contract for a new materials handling facility at Newcrest’s Cadia Valley Operations.

Cummins has introduced Connected Diagnostics to the off-highway market at the Bauma show this week. Active in over 35,000 on-highway vehicles, Connected Diagnostics “provides a lifeline for customers, direct to Cummins, when they need it most.” Through an active telematics connection, Cummins-powered equipment can now wirelessly connect the engine to Cummins for immediate diagnosis of … Continue reading Cummins Connected Diagnostics comes to off-highway market →

Nepean has acquired bulk materials handling company Ellton Conveyors. The acquisition includes the assets and intellectual property of Ellton, and sees the complete retention of the engineering team and key staff to Nepean. According to Nepean, “rationalisation of shared services as well as general economics of scale in supply and project execution” drove the merger. … Continue reading Nepean acquires Ellton Conveyors →

Kinder Australia has developed the Eraser SHD, a super heavy duty conveyor belt scraper designed for mine applications.