Business Spotlights
Fairmont Supply Features Mine Ventilation Air Sealant and Unbreakable Sledge Hammers
November 7, 2011
The world was a much different place 90 years ago but history and commitment continue to remain the backbone of Fairmont Supply Company. Ninety years of quality customer service and innovation is impressive in today’s economy. Throughout the years, the term…
Fairmont Supply Showcases Leading Industry Products
September 8, 2011
The world was a much different place 90 years ago but history and commitment continue to remain the backbone of Fairmont Supply Company. Ninety years of quality customer service and innovation is impressive in today’s economy. Throughout the years, the term…
Fairmont Supply Company Celebrates 90 Years of Excellence in Industrial Distribution
July 25, 2011
The world was a much different place 90 years ago but history and commitment continue to remain the backbone of Fairmont Supply Company. Ninety years of quality customer service and innovation is impressive in today’s economy. Throughout the years, the term…
Caterpillar and WesTrac Sign Agreement with Fortescue to Implement an Autonomous Mining Solution
July 6, 2011
Caterpillar Inc. and Cat Dealer WesTrac have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fortescue Metals Group based in Perth, Australia to implement an autonomous mining solution that is focused on delivering productivity and performance gains for Fortescue’s new Solomon iron ore…
SETCO’s Newest Design, the S-Mine Tire has Improved Shape and Tread Design, Provides Softer Ride
July 5, 2011
SETCO Solid Tires are synonymous with solid rubber tires. In fact, SETCO Solid Tires was the first OTR solid tires on rims created. SETCO Solid Tires builds the world’s largest solid rubber tire and is the biggest solid rubber tire operation…
Ruukki’s Offering for the Mining Industry
June 15, 2011
Raex wear-resistant steel by Ruukki has been designed to withstand even the most demanding conditions, so it is a safe and cost-effective choice for the needs of the mining industry. Despite its high strength and hardness, Raex boasts good weldability and…
Caterpillar Puts the Operator First With Three New B Series Articulated Trucks
April 7, 2011
Caterpillar introduces the next generation of articulated trucks. The new B Series models now include the 735B, offering a 36-ton (32.7-tonne) payload, the 740B with its 43.5-ton (39.5-tonne) payload, and the 740B EJ with popular ejector body, carrying a 42-ton (38-tonne)…
Barrick and Newmont’s Turquoise Ridge JV Uses Condition-Based Programs to Achieve Goals
March 15, 2011
As a joint venture between two of the largest gold companies in the world, Barrick Gold Corporation and Newmont, Turquoise Ridge Joint Venture (TRJV) sees maintenance and reliability of its fleet as being extremely critical to its success. The Turquoise Ridge…
Flex-Mat® 3 For Modular & Tensioned Screens Increases Screen Capacity & Material Throughput
January 5, 2011
Flex-Mat® 3 High-Performance, Self-Cleaning Screen Media from Montreal-based Major Wire Industries Limited helps mining operations increase screen capacity and material throughput while reducing downtime. Available for modular or tensioned screen decks, Flex-Mat 3 panels have more open area, providing up to…
Real Life Mining Stories with Leadership Lessons From R. Glenn Ray
November 23, 2010
It was three months before my 19th birthday and I had been working through the summer of 1972 for my father as a laborer on a residential construction projects. I assisted the carpenters wherever needed from digging the footer to final…
