The Digger Girl Review

EDITOR'S WELCOME
We are fresh back from the world’s largest mining exhibition, MINExpo 2024, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in September and needing to cool off from the 100f/40c heat of the Nevada desert. There’s a short summary of the expo in this issue and a plethora of footage from the show on our social platforms.

COST EFFECTIVE CRUSHING
ALLU screening buckets transform contract crushing & screening business

HX1000AL
HD HYUNDAI CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

ROCK SOLD Performance
KOBELCO’S SK520LC-11E TAKES ON THE ELEMENTS

HYDREMA DUCKS INTO ACTION
PF Murphy & Sons get the job done with the MX18G

RECYCLE REMODEL REPEAT
Sennebogen 355 E telehandler powers Germany’s waste management success

COMPETITIVE KNIFE EDGE
How Knife River's collaboration with Powerscreen is driving efficiency and expansion

POWERING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
As the construction industry continues to evolve, a noticeable shift is taking place: the rise of electric machinery and vehicles. At the forefront of this movement is the Avant E-Series, a range of electric loaders that are proving to be game-changers. Offering impressive power, versatility, and environmentally friendly credentials, these compact loaders are making a significant impact, particularly in sectors where sustainability is becoming increasingly important.

The Digger Girl Review

SHELTER FROM THE STORM
How Zappshelter transformed our Highland yard into a more productive, weather-proof space

SIZE REALLY MATTERS
Extra wide steel tracks from Astrak a perfect fit for CD Forestry Excavation’s JCB 150X HD

20 YEARS AND COUNTING
Celebrating 20 years of growth and innovation with WesTrac and Caterpillar®

MINEXPO 2024 INTERNATIONAL
MINEXPO 2024: A LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF MINING TECHNOLOGY

BOOSTING RECYCLING RATES
EDGE equipment makes life more efficient and productive at Conservation Station

NEW BEGINNINGS
2024 marks a significant year for Merlo in Ireland, as the company embarks on a fresh chapter with the appointment of two new dealers, and the announcement of a third just around the corner.

SAVING OUR SALTMARSHES
Land & Water, together with Earth Change, develop a modern take on an old technology

ROCK SOLID FUTURE
DEMOLISHING THE PAST TO BUILD A GREENER TOMORROW

THE SAFEST AND MOST ERGONOMIC DUMPER ON THE MARKET
Although dumpers are undeniably an effective means of transporting large quantities of materials, they also account for almost a third of all transport-related accidents on construction sites. This is mainly due to the front load that obstructs visibility when driving forward, exposing drivers to major accidents.

A GLOBAL GIANT
From humble beginnings, TOBROCO-GIANT continues to grow and innovate in a dynamic market

THIESS SECRETS TO 90 SUCCESSFUL YEARS
In 1934, the Thiess brothers founded a farming and roadworks firm in Toowoomba, Queensland, which grew into global mining services provider Thiess. Now, 90 years later and 700 kilometres away in New South Wales, the brothers’ legacy continues to drive record-breaking performance at the world class Mount Pleasant Operation in the Hunter Valley.