14/04/2026 - Quarrying Africa

Technology improvements boost efficiency and precision

Editor / 14/04/2026

Barloworld Equipment, the southern African dealer for Caterpillar, has invested R68-million in several operational upgrades, technology enhancements and skills development initiatives at its Barloworld Rebuild Centre (BRC). The investment into the BRC, which was opened in 2012, has supported the company’s rebuild-efficiency and precision, with the overall goal of extending equipment lifecycles for its southern African customers. By Chantelle Kotze.

Industry News

How safety improves conveyor production

Editor / 14/04/2026

Engineers have spent decades attempting to design, install and maintain belt conveyor components that eliminate fugitive materials to improve the working environment, reduce accidents, and increase productivity. Why? It is estimated that 85% of belt conveyor maintenance and production problems are related to fugitive materials – dust, spillage and carryback. Accordingly, a similar percentage of conveyor safety issues arise from these same fugitive materials. By Todd Swinderman, President Emeritus, and Daniel Marshall, Product Engineer, Martin Engineering.

Deon de Kock is tasked with providing strategic direction and operational focus to support the growth of the business across the region.

Babcock, Earthmoving, Supply Chain, Top Post

Deon de Kock appointed to lead Babcock’s operations in Africa

Editor / 14/04/2026

Effective January 2026, Deon de Kock has been appointed Chief Executive – Africa at Babcock. An accomplished global business leader

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April 14, 2026

Technology improvements boost efficiency and precision

How safety improves conveyor production

Deon de Kock appointed to lead Babcock’s operations in Africa

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