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While many factors have contributed to the depressed global quarrying equipment market, the savviest original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have continued investing in machine R&D, production capabilities, and international distribution networks. US quarrying and road construction giant Astec and its dry bulk material handling solution specialist, Telestack, are among the OEMs whose future-proofing endeavours leave them poised to prosper from renewed customer demand buoyancy. Aggregates Business reports

The technology and design of the MOBICAT MC 120(i) PRO jaw crusher, the MOBICONE MCO 110(i) PRO cone crusher, and the MOBIREX MR 130(i) PRO impact crusher are constructed to be uncompromisingly robust, making them ideal for continuous operation in quarries. These plants are characterized by low maintenance requirements and high availability. The ability to operate all three machines in a linked system through line coupling, thereby automating the crushing process, makes them perfect team players.

Vaccari Antonio Giulio SpA’s basalt quarry in San Pietro Mussolino, Italy, produces essential materials for railway and road construction projects. With a 15-year licence to continue its operations in the quarry, it dedicates 60% of its output to railway projects and 40% to road sites, such as the aggregates for the asphalt and drainage required.

Five years after starting manufacturing at its Monkstown facility in north Belfast, CDE continues investing in the key company site, attracting new skilled employees a

The world's green building materials market was valued at US$310.25 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $618.89 billion by 2029, according to new research by Arizton, a major business market intelligence consultancy.

Compact machine extends product portfolio

Metso is growing fast. A big recent announcement on the Finnish quarrying, mining and recycling equipment manufacturer's future Finnish machine production and R&D plans coincided with the unveiling of the first two products from Metso's new Lokotrack EC Series range. Guy Woodford travelled to Tampere to get the inside track.