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Metso adds distributor in New Jersey
Foley Inc. has been added as a Metso distributor, representing Metso's crushing and screening products in New Jersey. Based in Piscataway, N.J., Foley will also provide Metso customers with field and shop services, trained service technicians and a stocked parts… Keep Reading
Houston event to highlight benefits of LNG off-road vehicles
The inaugural Natural Gas for High Horsepower Summit will take place Sept. 26-28 in Houston. The event will focus on the applications in which liquefied natural gas (LNG) can replace diesel in off-road, high-horsepower applications used in mining, construction and… Keep Reading
Caterpillar selling part of Bucyrus distribution business
Caterpillar Global Mining LLC and Hewitt Equipment Ltd. have signed an agreement for Hewitt and its subsidiary, Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd., to acquire Caterpillar’s Bucyrus equipment distribution and support business in Quebec, Western Labrador and the Maritimes. Hewitt Equipment… Keep Reading
Caterpillar makes wear coatings services available to outsiders
Caterpillar has been developing and applying wear coatings to extend the service life and performance of Cat machine components, both new and remanufacturered, for decades. Now, the same Cat custom services are being made available to other equipment manufacturers, as… Keep Reading
Will natural gas boost your bottom line?
Gasoline and diesel prices will probably never be as low as they once were. But another fuel, natural gas, is positioning itself to play a role in your operation and boost your bottom line in the coming years. More natural… Keep Reading
Caterpillar, Westport to develop natural gas-fueled equipment
Westport Innovations Inc. has signed agreements with Caterpillar Inc. to co-develop natural gas technology for off-road equipment, including mining trucks. The companies will combine technologies and expertise, including Westport’s High Pressure Direct Injection technology and Caterpillar’s off-road engine and machine… Keep Reading
National Mining Hall of Fame names 2012 inductees
The National Mining Hall of Fame announced its 2012 inductees. Representing the equipment manufacturing, minerals exploration, copper, and coal sectors of the industry, this year’s four inductees cover a diverse cross-section of the mining industry. Glen A. Barton, J. David… Keep Reading
Construction equipment sales grew 25 percent in 2011
Sales of construction equipment by the world’s 50 largest manufacturers grew 25 percent last year to US$182 billion, according to the annual Yellow Table survey by KHL Group. This was a record for the industry, surpassing the previous high of… Keep Reading
Cat, Terex introduce new haul trucks
Two of the world's largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment have introduced new off-highway haulers. Caterpillar Inc. says its new 777G off-highway truck brings improved performance, production and fuel efficiency in the 100-short-ton size class. The 777 was first… Keep Reading
