Modern Quarrying

Search on for South Africa’s best artisan business owners

Applications for the prestigious Artisans of Mzansi are open, affording artisanal entrepreneurs throughout South Africa the opportunity to compete for prize money of up to R200 000.

Hillhead debut signals growing UK momentum for Tru-Trac and BREC partnership

In their debut appearance at this year’s Hillhead exhibition, Tru-Trac and its UK partner BREC Ltd are set to showcase solutions that help conveyor operators extend belt life, improve uptime and reduce operating costs.

Åsa Alström new Head of Brand, Marketing and Communication

Since 2018, Åsa has served as Head of Strategic Communication at Volvo CE, where she has been responsible for both internal and external communications at a global level. Åsa brings over 20 years of experience within Volvo CE across Communication, Marketing Sales, Key Account Management, Aftermarket and within Operations.

Volvo CE to close Rokbak business

Volvo CE will close its Rokbak articulated hauler business as rising costs and global trade challenges prompt a strategic shift toward strengthening its broader hauling solutions portfolio.

ELB Equipment wins four global awards

Within just a year of taking on the exclusive distribution of LiuGong’s full range of equipment in southern Africa ELB Equipment has claimed top honours at the LiuGong Annual Dealer Conference in Liuzhou, China taking the prestigious President’s Award along the way.

Caterpillar executive moves

After eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will become Executive Chairman of the Board effective May 1. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will succeed him as CEO and join the Board of Directors May 1.