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Stolen Scania truck recovered in minutes – thanks to Quartix vehicle tracking
Police have recovered a stolen 7-tonne Scania truck in less than an hour – helped by Quartix vehicle tracking technology. The valuable HIAB-equipped lorry, operated by Mid-Kent Electrical Engineering of Sittingbourne, was spotted on the A2 near Cobham. Aided by the tracking system, pursuing police were quickly able to intercept it and arrest the driver. Shaun Stickings, MKE operations manager, said: “This incident just goes to show the val... [more]
Calor Gas chooses Quartix telematics for its national delivery and service fleets
Quartix, one of the UK’s leading vehicle tracking service providers, has equipped Calor Gas’s national delivery and service fleets with real-time telematics. A total of 520 of the £400-million company’s vehicles, including Scanias, Renaults, Dafs and large tri-axle tanker trailers – operating from centres across the country – have been installed with the award-winning Quartix telematics solution. David Brown, Calor’s fleet asset manager, ex... [more]
Connecticut Company uses self-directed work teams to improve on-time delivery and quality
For one Connecticut manufacturer of close tolerance precision metal parts, a nearly 20-year commitment to lean manufacturing has naturally evolved into using self-directed work teams (SDWT) to achieve such ambitious objectives as 100% on-time delivery and 100% quality. With the help of a committed management team, a zealous companywide SDWT champion, dedicated team leaders/cheerleaders, and most importantly, participation of everyone on the s... [more]
Pump Market Primed for Growth in 2012
A new report on the UK pump market from MTW Research has identified a number of opportunities for pump manufacturers to exploit in 2012, prompting optimism for growth in a number of key end use markets for pumps by the end of the year. Against a backdrop of above-inflation growth forecast from 2013, the report discusses the changing nature of the pump market in recent years, suggesting that manufacturers continue to identify and react quickl... [more]
J D Neuhaus Mining Products with a Worldwide Reputation
The J D Neuhaus company have been designing and manufacturing handling equipment for over two and a half centuries, and pioneered the use of compressed air for powering handling equipment in the early 1950’s. The latter development ensured that their lifting and pulling equipment was suitable for use in hazardous areas and environments where there was a potential explosion risk. Their products, which now also include optional hydraulic powered... [more]
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GE Accelerates Growth in Mining with Planned Acquisitions of Equipment Makers Industrea Ltd. and Fairchild International
GE announced today that it is pursuing acquisitions of two underground mining equipment manufacturers in support of the global expansion of its mining business. GE has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Australia-based Industrea Limited , a provider of safety and productivity-enhancing mining equipment and services.
GE Expands Its Mining Presence
GE is pursuing acquisitions to expand its underground mining equipment business.
Mining Machines enters Vietnamese market
Ukrainian company Mining Machines, a leader in the production of mining equipment, and which unites the engineering assets of the System Capital Management Group (SCM, Donetsk), has signed a contract for the turn-key construction of two shafts of Nui Beo mine with Vietnamese firm VINACOMIN-Underground Mine Construction Company.
CSIRO develops hands-free technology for mining repairs
The CSIRO has developed hands-free technology which allows mining technicians to remotely repair equipment.
GE to acquire 2 mining equipment companies
General Electric is acquiring two mining equipment manufacturers to capitalize on growth in places like Australia and China.
GE Expands Its Mining Presence - Analyst Blog
General Electric Company ( GE ) is pursuing acquisitions to expand its underground mining equipment business. GE currently expects 8% annual growth for the global mining
Mining Industry Rolling Along with Service Caster
Service Caster steps outside the box, and goes underground to produce a wheel for extreme conditions. The mining industry was in need of a wheel to carry its 140,000 pound capacity mining tuggers. Tuggers are used to pull mining equipment into and out of mines. These slow moving vehicles, about one mile-per-hour, had to have a specially designed and built wheel to handle the workload and rough ...
GE: pursuing acquisitions of two underground mining equipment manufacturers
General Electric, or GE, announced that it is pursuing acquisitions of two underground mining equipment manufacturers in support of the global expansion of its mining business. GE has entered into an agreement ...
GE strikes deal to acquire two mining equipment firms
NEW YORK - Diversified US conglomerate General Electric (GE) is in the process of acquiring two underground mining equipment manufacturers Australia-based Industrea Limited and US-based Fairchild International as part of its global expansion of mining business.
GE to acquire Va mine equipment maker
General Electric Co. is buying an underground mining equipment maker in Virginia for an undisclosed amount.
