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Cummins Receives New MSHA Approval For Ram Underground Mining Truck
June 29, 2011
Cummins Inc. has received certification of a MSHA-approved Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel for the Ram underground mining truck. This specially calibrated Cummins Turbo Diesel, which powers the Ram underground mining pickup, gives customers the pulling power they demand while safely meeting…
Caterpillar Opens New Parts Distribution Center in Spokane, Washington
June 27, 2011
Building on the strength of the industry’s premier global service parts distribution network, Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., will open a new parts distribution center in Spokane, Washington. The new facility, which will replace the…
Climax Portable Machine Tools Now Available Through Wachs Equipment Rental Center in Canada
June 27, 2011
Climax Portable Machine Tools has chosen Wachs Canada as its new authorized equipment rentals center in Edmonton, Alberta. Climax chose Wachs to carry its precision portable machine tools in Edmonton because of Wachs’ extensive experience in many of the markets Climax…
Cavotec Secures Milestone Order for 24 MoorMaster™ Automated Mooring Systems
June 27, 2011
Global engineering group, Cavotec, has won an order to supply 24 MoorMaster™ MM200C automated mooring units, specifically designed for use in container port applications. The project is one of the largest Cavotec has registered to date for this innovative mooring technology.…
Lockheed Martin and Carroll Technologies Agree to Provide Communication Systems to Mines
June 23, 2011
Lockheed Martin and Carroll Technologies Group have signed a distribution agreement for a new wireless, through-the-earth communications system designed specifically to help the mining industry improve post-accident emergency communications. Under the agreement, Lockheed Martin will provide the technology and manufacturing of…
Quaker Chemical’s Dust Suppression Product Line Lessens Health Risks for Miners
June 16, 2011
Quaker Chemical has developed an innovative, effective dust suppression system for the mining industry. Dust is not only a health risk for mine workers, but its suppression is a continuous and costly activity for mine owners. Quaker’s dust suppression product line…
SIE Computing Solutions Introduces Application-Ready Video Processing Solution
June 7, 2011
SIE Computing Solutions Inc. launched its new application-ready video processing solution designed for rugged situational awareness in unmanned vehicle and remote surveillance applications. There is a growing need for real-time, remote video connections to accommodate a variety of sophisticated surveillance, vehicle…
GE Introduces Modular ABMet® System to Help US Coal Mines Reduce Selenium Discharge, Protect Water
June 7, 2011
GE has introduced a modular version of the company’s pioneering ABMet® wastewater treatment system. ABMet is a patented biological water treatment system that uses naturally occurring microbes to reduce the amounts of selenium and other metals that can escape from coal…
Major Wire Introduces 1’ x 2’ Modular Panels With Vibrating Wire Flex-Mat 3 Advanced Technology
May 31, 2011
Montreal-based Major Wire Industries Limited now offers a full line of new 1-foot x 2-foot (305 mm to 610 mm) Flex-Mat® 3 Self-Cleaning Polyurethane Modular screen media panels. This new screen media size fits virtually any flat-surface screen deck, so screening…
Komatsu Renews Exclusive Simulator Agreement With Immersive Technologies
May 31, 2011
Komatsu Ltd has renewed its technical and licensing agreement with advanced equipment simulator manufacturer Immersive Technologies for a second five year period in an official signing ceremony in Tokyo last week. This agreement provides Immersive Technologies with continued exclusive access to…
