Metso Outotec has officially launched their much-anticipated diesel electric EC Range at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023! This next generation of Metso Outotec equipment delivers on the legendary performance and pedigree the brand is renowned for globally.

The Lokotrack EC range features a robust design, including digital tools that make operating and maintaining the units easy and efficient. Powered by a next-generation diesel-electric powerline, which focuses on reducing operational costs and CO2 emissions. All process functions are electrically-driven and controlled by automation to ensure optimal load levels and maximum efficiency.

Stevens Group has more than 50 years' accredited experience in importing, distributing, and manufacturing world-class machinery throughout New Zealand.

Founded in 1973, it has generations of experience at its core – in manufacturing, research & development, importing, wholesale, retail and hire.

Stevens Group is proud to be one of Powerscreen’s ‘120’ strong global dealers. Powerscreen signifies a vast legacy of experience and knowledge used to develop a safer, more efficient working environment for all.

In a quarry situated in Kinleith Forest, which is about an hour’s drive from Cambridge in Waikato, two new Sandvik crushers from Porter Group have begun work for C&R Developments.

Watts quarry is one of three in the Kinleith forest that C&R Developments manage. Basalt is extracted here and is crushed to make roading aggregate.

C&R Developments is a civil and mining earthmoving company that specialises in working with quarries to remove overburden. It was set up in 1998 by the four Ross brothers: Michael, Tony, Tim, and Simon. The business employs 230 staff, including operators, engineers, surveyors, mechanics, and other technical staff. Based in Cambridge, it has a large and comprehensively equipped workshop for engine maintenance, repair, and refurbishment, as well as paint and panel work.

Mobile Screening and Crushing (MSC) is the sole New Zealand distributor for the Terex EvoQuip range of equipment. MSC offers a comprehensive portfolio of heavy duty, mobile scalping screens that utilise high efficiency vibrating screen boxes. These screens are extremely efficient at operating in both heavy duty scalping and precision screening applications.

The Colt 1000 is one of EvoQuip’s flagship scalping screens. Due to its aggressive 6G of acceleration, 13'6'' x 4' / 4.1m x 1.22m screenbox, the Colt 1000 scalping screen will more than manage the most difficult, wet and sticky products.

It is not every day that you supply equipment destined for Antarctica. That was the challenge in front of MIMICO when our client Isaacs Construction came to us with the work scope. What we knew was that we needed a solution with proven capability to meet, withstand, and operate within the extreme environmental demands of Antarctica.

The solution was found within the world leading Metso Outotec crushing and screening product range. A Metso Outotec LT1110S mobile impact crusher and a Metso Outotec S2.5 mobile scalping screen were identified as the right machines to take on the planned work scope.

The flood damage experienced in the Hawke's Bay has been devastating and even nearly two weeks on the full extent of the damage is only just being realised. Our entire NZ team pass on our deepest sympathies to all those who have lost homes and businesses and we appreciate the difficulties which many are going through at present.

The recovery and clean-up operation around the North Island, and in particular the East Coast, will no doubt be underway for some time. We do have a message for all contractors working tirelessly to remove mud and silt from properties, there have been many shortages in the lubricants industry over the past few months but just before Christmas we received multiple shipments that mean TotalEnergies Hastings' warehouse is fully stocked and ready to supply those individuals and businesses that require lubricant supplies.

Stevens Group is a third-generation family-owned business founded in 1973, importing, distributing, and manufacturing world-class machinery throughout New Zealand.

New Zealand market

The company, which started as a small, father and son manufacturing and engineering business, has today turned into an enterprise that offers a portfolio of internationally known brands. Now operating out of a brand-new, purpose-built 7000 sqm facility in Auckland, the business is achieving new heights.

Experience

For the last week Mobile Screening and Crushing (MSC) has been working with a client at its central North Island site, commissioning, and training on a new Terex EvoQuip Colt 1600 Scalping Screen.

“The plant has been configured exactly to the required product and production throughput specs and both MSC and the customer are delighted with the results,” says Dan Meikle, MSC general manager. “We take as much time as is required to make sure the throughput and quality of the finished product is maximised; the machine is set up and tuned to its full potential and the customer is fully appraised of all the features of the plant and is confident with all aspects of operation.”

Two new 6x6 articulated dump trucks have recently joined Atlas Quarries’ machine fleet at its Brynderwyn site. The new Rokbak RA40s are the latest additions to a wider line-up of quarry and construction equipment supplied to Atlas by long-time machine partner, Porter Equipment.

Atlas Concrete, Atlas Quarries, and Atlas Recycling have been running multiple machines supplied by Porter Equipment for many years now.

In the Auckland and Northland regions across sites in Albany, Wairau Road, Helensville (Mt Rex), Brynderwyn, and beyond, Porter-supplied machinery has been a feature of this multifaceted company’s broader fleet for nearly three decades.

New technological innovations are having a transformational impact on quarrying around the world. One of the most groundbreaking developments has been the increased use of continuous surface mining machines to extract material without the need for drilling and blasting or ripping with excavators.

An opportunity to work smarter, not harder

In an industry as old as quarrying it’s rare to see a new technology transforming the way work is done. But continuous surface mining machines are growing in popularity among quarry operators and companies undertaking civil construction projects.

Mobile Screening and Crushing NZ (MSC) provides the whole EvoQuip crusher line-up, which includes both the Bison (Jaw) and Cobra (Impactor) range.

Dan Meikle, MSC general manager, comments: “We are proud to offer the Cobra 290 as an addition to our Impactor range. The 290 has really exceeded our expectations in performance over a range of different feed material, together with ease of use and mobility. It is a great addition to EvoQuip’s "Compact with Impact” range of equipment.

The Terex EvoQuip 290R impact crusher is available for immediate purchase, x stock, and demonstrations are welcomed. MSC offers flexible finance such as rent-to-buy packages – contact Andy Meikle for more details; andy@mobilescreening.co.nz / 0274939098.

Demand for recycled aggregate is on the rise, particularly the market for recycled concrete.

Mobile Screening & Crushing NZ offers the TEREX EvoQuip range of ‘Cobra’ impact crushers, designed to efficiently and effectively reduce materials, including aggregates, concrete and many types of minerals.

The compact Cobra can operate in even the most demanding of applications such as reinforced concrete. The integrated afterscreen system on the Cobra ensures the required product specification is achieved with oversize material either being recirculated back to the crusher or else stockpiled.