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Headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah Quarry Mining creates custommade state-of-the-art mineral processing plants for the quarry mining and construction material industries. Quarry Mining began operations in the UAE in 2002 but have been present in the region since 1975. “We are a family run business and our local partner is the Government of Ras Al Khaimah” says Michael Kerler General Manager. Back in 2002 the company was the first to design tailor mad...

Safe Ai Teams Up With Obayashi For Autonomous Construction Pilot

SafeAI recently revealed the launch of an autonomous construction site and that they have collaborated with Obayashi Corporation. They will kick off a pilot program this November in partnership with Obayashi. In this project a Caterpillar 725 articulated dump truck will autonomously complete a vital on-site function: load-haul-dump cycles. Autonomous heavy equipment delivers a safer more productive solution for the construction industry. By retrof...

Moldteh Installs The Largest Mobile Plant In Europe

The work is being carried out by the company UMB Spedition while the client is the National Company for the Administration of Road Infrastructure (CNAIR). UMB is a family enterprise led by Mr. Umbrerescu and is a leading construction company. This well consolidated company has an extraordinary capacity as far as human resources and production equipment is concerned. This allows the company to embark in large construction projects amongst which are...

Volvo Trucks Celebrates Ten Years In The Construction Industry

The new Volvo FMX comes with a new cab that offers increased space of up to 1000 litres. Drivers also get improved direct visibility thanks to the new design of the cab which includes a lowered door line and new rear view mirrors. Volvo Trucks has recently started sales of its toughest ever construction truck – the new Volvo FMX. This is the third version of the Volvo FMX and it features an entirely new cab higher payloads and innovative safety fe...

Con Site® Mine Helps Extend The Life Of Mine Equipment

Advanced digital technology helps mining customers and service providers extend equipment life and improve productivity and safety by providing the information to predict equipment issues such as visualizing signs of structural cracks. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. (TSE: 6305; “Hitachi Construction Machinery”) and its consolidated subsidiary Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. (“Wenco”) have jointly developed “ConSite® Mine” which he...