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In our June issue’s cover story, Victorian materials supplier Bairnsdale Quarries welcomes a Volvo EC360F excavator to its fleet from CJD Equipment. We speak with owner Richard Brownlow about his growing collection of Volvo machinery and what the new excavator is doing on site.
In an industry where diesel is one of the largest running costs for a business, electric machinery is increasingly making its mark. LiuGong says there has been a spike in interest in its Battery Electric range, and we catch up with dealer CDA’s Melbourne branch manager Steve Gurkin to find out what this range offers those keeping an eye on their budgets.
Up in Queensland, contractor Dean Marriott had his budget front of mind when deciding whether to buy a new or used mini excavator. It was Digger King’s comprehensive videos on its machinery that gave him the confidence to buy a new 1.8-tonne Pro mini excavator that has been ideal for his 160-acre rural property.
With there being a need more than ever to attract people into trades, Komatsu recently hosted Brisbane high school students at its facility. We learn more about how the program is helping to support the industry in the long-term.
Moving from excavators to wheel loaders, Cobra Equipment Sales has expanded its Shantui range with the addition of new machines, including the largest Shantui model to date. Cobra Equipment director George Nason outlines what these new loaders bring to the market.
For those looking for crushing and screening equipment, we have a testimonial from KB Civil owner Kerrin Botica who describes how the rental of an Anaconda DF514 mobile scalping reclaimer from Onetrak had an immediate impact on the productivity of his business.
We also have a feature highlighting key insights from a Victorian local government on how it has been improving the management of its gravel road surfaces, while UKW Spares outlines how its new team members are supporting its Perth and Townsville customer bases.
Work is underway in Tasmania to upskill and expand its local construction workforce with CCF Tasmania playing a significant role. We speak with CCF Tasmania CEO Andrew Winch about how the industry body is supporting construction in the state with its High-Vis Army initiative and the building of a Civil Construction Earthworks Academy.
Two profiles in this issue take a look at workplace health and safety. In the first, we speak with Janice Levi about her work on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop and how she is championing a collaborative workplace health and safety culture. In our second, we look at how Becky Felstead has been looking to improve mental health in mining through the more effective training of managers and changing the culture to create more supportive workplaces.
All of this is in addition to industry comment from CCF QLD, NAWIC and WorldSkills Australia and the latest business and machinery news.
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