Some three years after Astec’s famed move to unify its 16 brands under the OneASTEC business model, a move which reinforced the group’s ‘Rock to Road’ strategy, a solid foundation for future growth has been laid. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Johan Goosen, Regional MD – Africa and Middle East at Astec, unpacks the impact of the strategy to date, industry trends shaping the market and his outlook on the business. By Munesu Shoko.
The introduction of the Metso HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll by Pilot Crushtec International marks a new era in the southern African manufactured sand market. The machine takes sand-making to the next level by producing significantly more fines than conventional crushing, while offering improved shape and gradation at a much lower cost of operation. By Munesu Shoko.
In a strategic move aimed at providing end-to-end solutions to the mining value chain – from rock-breaking to mineral processing – Omnia Holdings recently announced the rebranding of its Protea Mining Chemicals (PMC) business under the unified BME brand. The move allows BME to take mining solutions beyond the mining bench and extend the value offering to the milling and comminution circuit. By Munesu Shoko.
The moment a conveyor belt begins to wander, the safety and productivity of the system quickly degrade, and the cost of operation rises. Even a slight belt misalignment can lead to a variety of issues, from small annoyances to full-blown catastrophes involving a conveyor system. By Andrew Timmerman, global engineering manager, Martin Engineering.
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