The company says its new designs target higher loads, tougher duty cycles and long-term reliability across crane applications.

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WireCo will highlight its latest crane rope technologies designed to support increasing load demands, higher duty cycles and evolving performance expectations across today’s lifting operations at ConExpo-Con/Agg this March.

Exhibiting in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall (Booth N10519), WireCo will focus on how rope design, construction and material selection can help address challenges such as rotation control, spooling behavior, wear resistance and long-term reliability across a range of crane applications.

WireCo says these considerations are particularly important in aggregate operations, where cranes are used in material handling, plant maintenance and heavy lifting and where ropes are exposed to abrasive environments and demanding duty cycles.

At ConExpo-Con/Agg, WireCo will present a selection of crane rope solutions manufactured in the U.S. under its Casar and Oliveira brands, with rope samples available to illustrate different construction approaches and use cases.

Related: Check out P&Q’s full coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg

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Simple, off-the-shelf components can help producers contain dust, protect equipment and get ahead of the upcoming silica rule.

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Dust management may not be glamorous, but it plays a role in nearly every dry crushing and screening application.

With the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) planning to enforce its final rule on respirable crystalline silica at all mining operations starting in April, producers should begin thinking about control measures now.

A discussion with an equipment manufacturer or dealer is a good place to start.

“We got into load and dust containment without really looking at the MSHA regulation,” says Joe Gibson, conveyor applications specialist at Superior, whose company developed a suite of conveyor solutions over the last several years with the intent of mitigating dust. “From the component side, Superior has always been strong in load support, belt support and power transmission. But we didn’t really offer any load containment solutions, meaning things like skirting, skirt clamp and wear liners.”

Although Gibson characterizes technologies like these as “passive dust control,” they’re off-the-shelf items that can serve as simple dust control solutions.

“It’s kind of like buying an idler and not engineering a special idler,” Gibson says. “That makes it a lot more cost competitive and user friendly to the extent that you’re not paying $60,000 in engineering fees but buying a product that’s designed to fit the vast majority of applications.”

Poor dust control

Almost every operation is a contender for dust controls, according to Gibson. Of all operations, he estimates 1 percent or less do a good job of controlling dust.

“It’s really because they haven’t had to think about it before,” Gibson says. “When you look at it and see a little bit of dust rising, it’s usually not that big of a concern. But over time it accumulates.”

Consider how much time your site spends on cleanup. Also, keep in mind that airborne dust damages critical moving parts.

“If you have airborne dust and it goes into the return side of your conveyor and cycles through the tail pulley, it’s causing accelerated wear on the tail pulley,” Gibson says. “It’s causing accelerated wear on any moving component – idlers included.”

Gibson contends dust could also be contaminating finished products.

“These are all things you can look at,” he says. “Look at the ways it’s costing you money that they’re not really even thinking about.”

Complete dust strategy

Determining the right dust control solutions for an operation may require a manufacturer or dealer’s assessment. The answer may not be one solution, however, but many.

“All the parts on the conveyor play together to create a good seal, contain the airflow and contain the dust,” Gibson says. “If you’re not sealed, the air is going to come out somewhere. So, the goal is to contain everything, seal everything and control the air.

“Once you’re controlling the airflow, then you can start regulating its speed, direction and cause the dust to settle,” he adds.

Discussions around dust containment solutions often lead to skirting systems.

“With belt-to-belt transfers where you’re getting visible dust coming out, we can handle that no problem with our skirting system with our stilling box,” Gibson says.

The same goes for several crushing arrangements.

“Coming out of cone crushers – even a dual-cone setup – we have that dialed in where we have a setup for it,” Gibson says. “We have a solution for jaw crushers, as well.”

In many cases, a skirting system with a stilling box is a good starting point for dust control. Truly mitigating dust typically calls for additional measures, though.

“If I put in a skirting system and a stilling box but I don’t have good load support under it, I’ll get a lot of belt sag and the dust will come out underneath,” Gibson says. “So, you need to have an impact system and good belt support going up through it.”

Tail pulleys play a role in dust management, as well.

“If someone is using a wing tail pulley rather than a chevron wing or a drum, it puts a lot of vibration on the belt,” Gibson says. “We call it belt flutter. If it’s got belt flutter going through the load zone, you end up not getting a good seal.”

Beyond compliance

Although Gibson estimates that only about one in 100 operations currently utilize passive dust control solutions effectively, he expects adoption to increase as MSHA enforcement begins. Still, the benefits of dust control solutions go beyond regulatory compliance.

“It’s being pushed by the government as a regulation, but in reality, it’s a money-saving item for the end user in the long run,” Gibson says. “If they’re setting up a system and they’re not controlling their dust, they’re going to have component failure, as well as cleanup and environmental issues. It’ll pay for itself relatively quickly.”

Related: Closing the gap on guarding

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer. Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance […]

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer.

Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance curve. We guarantee a minimum of 90% efficiency, with an average of 97%, ensuring every remanufactured pump delivers reliable, high‑performance operation.

Our in-house remanufacturing process is supported by four key departments: the Reman Shop, Parts Department, Machine Shop, and Rewind Shop.

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The company’s five new models spanning 3,250 to 3,600 lbs. will be shown in the Festival Grounds at ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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Manitou launched five new large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs) ranging in operating capacity from 3,250 to 3,600 lbs.

All five will be present at ConExpo-Con/Agg, where Manitou will exhibit in the Festival Grounds (F42042).

According to the company, each new skid steer and CTL model is a ground-up, modern industrial redesign featuring breakout force, hydraulic horsepower and auxiliary hydraulic performance that meets or exceeds many of the largest comparable machines in the industry.

“These five new models represent the best of Manitou global innovation matched with North American craftsmanship – from an engineering and design team that has built skid steers and CTLs in South Dakota for more than 50 years,” says Ilmars Nartish, vice president of North America at Manitou.”

Nathan Ryan, global product manager of skid steers and CTLs at Manitou, says demand for larger skid steers and CTLs continues to grow.

“It’s preferred to add that power and capacity in the footprint of a compact machine that’s still easy to transport and is familiar to operators versus adding a larger piece of construction equipment in many applications,” Ryan says. “At Manitou, we approached this as an opportunity to completely redesign the larger end of our product line to go toe-to-toe with other large-frame machines in the industry while maintaining our focus on lower total cost of ownership, versatility through attachment capabilities and connected technologies that improve fleet management.”

The expansion of a core product line, among the most in-demand in the construction, rental, and agricultural industries, fits Manitou’s greater vision of delivering a full-line fleet to the North American market.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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The expansion extends Mellott’s sales and service support for Florida aggregate producers and contractors.

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Metso expanded Mellott’s territory into Florida at the start of 2026.

The expansion builds on Mellott’s existing Metso coverage in the Southeast, where it serves both aggregate producers and contractors.

“We are thrilled about this expanded partnership with Metso, as it enables us to deliver even greater value to our loyal Florida customer base that has trusted us for over 30 years,” says Nick Ecker, president of Mellott.

Adds Steve Cianci, vice president of Americas distribution management at Metso: “Mellott has a strong track record in customer satisfaction as a Metso distributor, and they have been recognized with Metso’s distributor awards for their sales and service performance and capabilities. It is essential that we work with distributor partners who are willing to invest alongside us to ensure the best possible customer experience. Mellott has demonstrated a clear ability to scale its business with Metso through disciplined investment, operational excellence and a strong focus on customers.”

Related: Mellott appoints Ecker as president

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The brand will be one of many represented in the Terex booth at March 3-7 show in Las Vegas.

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MDS plans to display its M515 heavy-duty trommel at ConExpo-Con/Agg, exhibiting in the Terex booth (Booth SV2357) outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.

MDS says the M515 remains a centerpiece of its equipment portfolio. The brand says it is known for its ability to process tough, clay‑bound and oversize material.

“As the industry faces more complex material challenges and tighter operational demands, the M515 continues to stand out as a machine that simply gets the job done,” says Steven Keenan, general manager at MDS. “Its strength, flexibility and proven capability make it a valuable asset for quarries across the region, and we’re proud to highlight it as part of our 30‑year celebration.

MDS will also celebrate 30 years in business during the March 3-7 show.

“We’re extremely proud to have celebrated 30 years of MDS,” Keenan says. “This anniversary is not just about reflecting on our past; it’s about looking ahead. ConExpo gives us the perfect opportunity to connect with operators, distributors and customers across North America. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and discussing how our equipment can continue to deliver value and reliability in the years ahead.”

Additionally, MDS will have a dedicated regional sales manager based in the U.S. this spring. Having spent the past several years working hands‑on in the U.S. aggregate and recycling equipment markets, Liam Óg Murray will take up the role and aim to strengthen support for MDS customers and distributors across North America.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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See new equipment and technology options available from SEW-Eurodrive, Thunder Creek Equipment, Petro-Canada Lubricants and more.

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Custom barcode labeling elevates traceability, logistics

SEW-Eurodrive introduced a customized barcode labeling service designed to simplify product identification, streamline logistics and optimize material flow for industrial customers. Designed for high-volume, efficiency-driven operations, DriveTag helps manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators achieve faster throughput, fewer errors and greater traceability – all through a streamlined labeling solution. Each DriveTag is a custom barcode label applied directly to SEW-Eurodrive products or packaging. Customers determine the data embedded in the tag – such as material number, purchase order, project number and SEW serial number – creating a fully personalized system that mirrors their internal processes.

Fuel & lube skids for mobile fleet maintenance

Thunder Creek Equipment launched three all-new fuel and lube skids that bring the company’s lineup of no-HAZMAT mobile fleet management solutions to flatbed trucks, utility trailers and more. The three skids are based on current platforms available in trailer form and as truck upfits: the multi-tank oil skid, the service and lube skid and the multi-tank diesel skid. Each skid achieves no HAZMAT requirements through Thunder Creek’s original and proprietary tank design that carries fluids in quantities of 115 gallons or less while keeping them entirely independent during travel.

FA-4 Oil gains Volvo, Mack approvals

Duron Advanced 5W-30, a low-viscosity FA-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oil, received approval for use under the Volvo VDS-5 and Mack EOS-5 specifications. Following a field-testing program across multiple engine platforms, Petro-Canada Lubricants says Duron Advanced 5W-30 is now approved for Volvo and Mack engines for model year 2021 and newer. Operators using Duron Advanced 5W-30 can take advantage of fuel economy improvements of up to 0.5 percent over a VDS-4.5/EOS-4.5 approved fluid.

AI-powered platform accelerates custom tire development

OTR Engineered Solutions debuted its AI-powered TreadIQ platform, designed to empower OTR engineers to create custom off-the-road tires and tread patterns for OEMs and distributors. According to OTR, the tool helps reduce time to market by allowing engineers and customers to finalize a tire concept in as little as one day. With TreadIQ, OTR says its engineers can input customer preferences for tread styling and performance, and the system will instantly generate functional 3D tire concepts.

Turn field hazards into actionable data

CheckProof launched a risk assessment capability as an integrated addition designed to simplify and strengthen safety management. The new tool enables organizations to replace manual, disconnected safety processes with a fully digital, traceable, mobile-first solution that helps teams proactively identify, mitigate and monitor risks across their operations. With the new feature, field teams can now quickly identify hazards, assess probability and consequence, and log actions directly from their devices. Teams can also assign responsibilities, set deadlines and monitor mitigation measures in real time. The risk assessment tool is available within CheckProof’s platform and app.

New blueprint for water stewardship

Weir released a new report calling for a more strategic, technology-driven approach to water management in mining. The report, titled “Untapped: Mining’s opportunity to unlock value through strategic water management and innovative technology,” offers a variety of findings. For example, Weir reports that 16 percent of the world’s critical mineral mines are in highly water-stressed areas. Through the report, Weir invites discussion to shift from process-specific problem-solving to strategic water stewardship, urging collaboration among industry leaders, technology innovators, communities, financiers and governments. Says Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir. “By working together and embracing new approaches and technologies, we can unlock greater value from water, strengthen trust with our stakeholders and help secure a more sustainable future for mining.”

Related: The latest in available equipment

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus™, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it. Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled […]

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it.

Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled convenience. Navus supports up to 400 detonators per blast and up to 2,500 meters (1.6 miles) of harness wire for adaptability in extended set-ups.

As operations shift from traditional electric or non-electric detonators, Navus pairs seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s electronic detonators, including the DigiShot^® XR series, to enhance blast outcomes. Together, they can increase throughput, lower downstream costs, and deliver measurable improvements in fragmentation and vibration control.

For safe, reliable initiation of NONEL^® rounds, Navus works seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s DriftShot Starters, which eliminate stray currents, radiofrequency interference, and static discharge. Navus and DriftShot Starters offer greater safety, precision, efficiency, and control for superior blasting outcomes.

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments. Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent […]

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments.

Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent thread quality, helping crews maintain drilling accuracy under high torque and repetitive impact. With more than 40 years of drilling experience, Republic understands how pipe performance affects uptime in active mine sites and works closely with customers to ensure proper application and long term reliability.

Rather than treating drill pipe as a commodity, Republic provides technical insight and dependable supply for mining operations that rely on consistent performance.

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The company says its new designs target higher loads, tougher duty cycles and long-term reliability across crane applications.

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WireCo will highlight its latest crane rope technologies designed to support increasing load demands, higher duty cycles and evolving performance expectations across today’s lifting operations at ConExpo-Con/Agg this March.

Exhibiting in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall (Booth N10519), WireCo will focus on how rope design, construction and material selection can help address challenges such as rotation control, spooling behavior, wear resistance and long-term reliability across a range of crane applications.

WireCo says these considerations are particularly important in aggregate operations, where cranes are used in material handling, plant maintenance and heavy lifting and where ropes are exposed to abrasive environments and demanding duty cycles.

At ConExpo-Con/Agg, WireCo will present a selection of crane rope solutions manufactured in the U.S. under its Casar and Oliveira brands, with rope samples available to illustrate different construction approaches and use cases.

Related: Check out P&Q’s full coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg

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Simple, off-the-shelf components can help producers contain dust, protect equipment and get ahead of the upcoming silica rule.

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Dust management may not be glamorous, but it plays a role in nearly every dry crushing and screening application.

With the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) planning to enforce its final rule on respirable crystalline silica at all mining operations starting in April, producers should begin thinking about control measures now.

A discussion with an equipment manufacturer or dealer is a good place to start.

“We got into load and dust containment without really looking at the MSHA regulation,” says Joe Gibson, conveyor applications specialist at Superior, whose company developed a suite of conveyor solutions over the last several years with the intent of mitigating dust. “From the component side, Superior has always been strong in load support, belt support and power transmission. But we didn’t really offer any load containment solutions, meaning things like skirting, skirt clamp and wear liners.”

Although Gibson characterizes technologies like these as “passive dust control,” they’re off-the-shelf items that can serve as simple dust control solutions.

“It’s kind of like buying an idler and not engineering a special idler,” Gibson says. “That makes it a lot more cost competitive and user friendly to the extent that you’re not paying $60,000 in engineering fees but buying a product that’s designed to fit the vast majority of applications.”

Poor dust control

Almost every operation is a contender for dust controls, according to Gibson. Of all operations, he estimates 1 percent or less do a good job of controlling dust.

“It’s really because they haven’t had to think about it before,” Gibson says. “When you look at it and see a little bit of dust rising, it’s usually not that big of a concern. But over time it accumulates.”

Consider how much time your site spends on cleanup. Also, keep in mind that airborne dust damages critical moving parts.

“If you have airborne dust and it goes into the return side of your conveyor and cycles through the tail pulley, it’s causing accelerated wear on the tail pulley,” Gibson says. “It’s causing accelerated wear on any moving component – idlers included.”

Gibson contends dust could also be contaminating finished products.

“These are all things you can look at,” he says. “Look at the ways it’s costing you money that they’re not really even thinking about.”

Complete dust strategy

Determining the right dust control solutions for an operation may require a manufacturer or dealer’s assessment. The answer may not be one solution, however, but many.

“All the parts on the conveyor play together to create a good seal, contain the airflow and contain the dust,” Gibson says. “If you’re not sealed, the air is going to come out somewhere. So, the goal is to contain everything, seal everything and control the air.

“Once you’re controlling the airflow, then you can start regulating its speed, direction and cause the dust to settle,” he adds.

Discussions around dust containment solutions often lead to skirting systems.

“With belt-to-belt transfers where you’re getting visible dust coming out, we can handle that no problem with our skirting system with our stilling box,” Gibson says.

The same goes for several crushing arrangements.

“Coming out of cone crushers – even a dual-cone setup – we have that dialed in where we have a setup for it,” Gibson says. “We have a solution for jaw crushers, as well.”

In many cases, a skirting system with a stilling box is a good starting point for dust control. Truly mitigating dust typically calls for additional measures, though.

“If I put in a skirting system and a stilling box but I don’t have good load support under it, I’ll get a lot of belt sag and the dust will come out underneath,” Gibson says. “So, you need to have an impact system and good belt support going up through it.”

Tail pulleys play a role in dust management, as well.

“If someone is using a wing tail pulley rather than a chevron wing or a drum, it puts a lot of vibration on the belt,” Gibson says. “We call it belt flutter. If it’s got belt flutter going through the load zone, you end up not getting a good seal.”

Beyond compliance

Although Gibson estimates that only about one in 100 operations currently utilize passive dust control solutions effectively, he expects adoption to increase as MSHA enforcement begins. Still, the benefits of dust control solutions go beyond regulatory compliance.

“It’s being pushed by the government as a regulation, but in reality, it’s a money-saving item for the end user in the long run,” Gibson says. “If they’re setting up a system and they’re not controlling their dust, they’re going to have component failure, as well as cleanup and environmental issues. It’ll pay for itself relatively quickly.”

Related: Closing the gap on guarding

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer. Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance […]

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer.

Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance curve. We guarantee a minimum of 90% efficiency, with an average of 97%, ensuring every remanufactured pump delivers reliable, high‑performance operation.

Our in-house remanufacturing process is supported by four key departments: the Reman Shop, Parts Department, Machine Shop, and Rewind Shop.

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The company’s five new models spanning 3,250 to 3,600 lbs. will be shown in the Festival Grounds at ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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Manitou launched five new large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs) ranging in operating capacity from 3,250 to 3,600 lbs.

All five will be present at ConExpo-Con/Agg, where Manitou will exhibit in the Festival Grounds (F42042).

According to the company, each new skid steer and CTL model is a ground-up, modern industrial redesign featuring breakout force, hydraulic horsepower and auxiliary hydraulic performance that meets or exceeds many of the largest comparable machines in the industry.

“These five new models represent the best of Manitou global innovation matched with North American craftsmanship – from an engineering and design team that has built skid steers and CTLs in South Dakota for more than 50 years,” says Ilmars Nartish, vice president of North America at Manitou.”

Nathan Ryan, global product manager of skid steers and CTLs at Manitou, says demand for larger skid steers and CTLs continues to grow.

“It’s preferred to add that power and capacity in the footprint of a compact machine that’s still easy to transport and is familiar to operators versus adding a larger piece of construction equipment in many applications,” Ryan says. “At Manitou, we approached this as an opportunity to completely redesign the larger end of our product line to go toe-to-toe with other large-frame machines in the industry while maintaining our focus on lower total cost of ownership, versatility through attachment capabilities and connected technologies that improve fleet management.”

The expansion of a core product line, among the most in-demand in the construction, rental, and agricultural industries, fits Manitou’s greater vision of delivering a full-line fleet to the North American market.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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The expansion extends Mellott’s sales and service support for Florida aggregate producers and contractors.

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Metso expanded Mellott’s territory into Florida at the start of 2026.

The expansion builds on Mellott’s existing Metso coverage in the Southeast, where it serves both aggregate producers and contractors.

“We are thrilled about this expanded partnership with Metso, as it enables us to deliver even greater value to our loyal Florida customer base that has trusted us for over 30 years,” says Nick Ecker, president of Mellott.

Adds Steve Cianci, vice president of Americas distribution management at Metso: “Mellott has a strong track record in customer satisfaction as a Metso distributor, and they have been recognized with Metso’s distributor awards for their sales and service performance and capabilities. It is essential that we work with distributor partners who are willing to invest alongside us to ensure the best possible customer experience. Mellott has demonstrated a clear ability to scale its business with Metso through disciplined investment, operational excellence and a strong focus on customers.”

Related: Mellott appoints Ecker as president

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The brand will be one of many represented in the Terex booth at March 3-7 show in Las Vegas.

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MDS plans to display its M515 heavy-duty trommel at ConExpo-Con/Agg, exhibiting in the Terex booth (Booth SV2357) outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.

MDS says the M515 remains a centerpiece of its equipment portfolio. The brand says it is known for its ability to process tough, clay‑bound and oversize material.

“As the industry faces more complex material challenges and tighter operational demands, the M515 continues to stand out as a machine that simply gets the job done,” says Steven Keenan, general manager at MDS. “Its strength, flexibility and proven capability make it a valuable asset for quarries across the region, and we’re proud to highlight it as part of our 30‑year celebration.

MDS will also celebrate 30 years in business during the March 3-7 show.

“We’re extremely proud to have celebrated 30 years of MDS,” Keenan says. “This anniversary is not just about reflecting on our past; it’s about looking ahead. ConExpo gives us the perfect opportunity to connect with operators, distributors and customers across North America. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and discussing how our equipment can continue to deliver value and reliability in the years ahead.”

Additionally, MDS will have a dedicated regional sales manager based in the U.S. this spring. Having spent the past several years working hands‑on in the U.S. aggregate and recycling equipment markets, Liam Óg Murray will take up the role and aim to strengthen support for MDS customers and distributors across North America.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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See new equipment and technology options available from SEW-Eurodrive, Thunder Creek Equipment, Petro-Canada Lubricants and more.

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Custom barcode labeling elevates traceability, logistics

SEW-Eurodrive introduced a customized barcode labeling service designed to simplify product identification, streamline logistics and optimize material flow for industrial customers. Designed for high-volume, efficiency-driven operations, DriveTag helps manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators achieve faster throughput, fewer errors and greater traceability – all through a streamlined labeling solution. Each DriveTag is a custom barcode label applied directly to SEW-Eurodrive products or packaging. Customers determine the data embedded in the tag – such as material number, purchase order, project number and SEW serial number – creating a fully personalized system that mirrors their internal processes.

Fuel & lube skids for mobile fleet maintenance

Thunder Creek Equipment launched three all-new fuel and lube skids that bring the company’s lineup of no-HAZMAT mobile fleet management solutions to flatbed trucks, utility trailers and more. The three skids are based on current platforms available in trailer form and as truck upfits: the multi-tank oil skid, the service and lube skid and the multi-tank diesel skid. Each skid achieves no HAZMAT requirements through Thunder Creek’s original and proprietary tank design that carries fluids in quantities of 115 gallons or less while keeping them entirely independent during travel.

FA-4 Oil gains Volvo, Mack approvals

Duron Advanced 5W-30, a low-viscosity FA-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oil, received approval for use under the Volvo VDS-5 and Mack EOS-5 specifications. Following a field-testing program across multiple engine platforms, Petro-Canada Lubricants says Duron Advanced 5W-30 is now approved for Volvo and Mack engines for model year 2021 and newer. Operators using Duron Advanced 5W-30 can take advantage of fuel economy improvements of up to 0.5 percent over a VDS-4.5/EOS-4.5 approved fluid.

AI-powered platform accelerates custom tire development

OTR Engineered Solutions debuted its AI-powered TreadIQ platform, designed to empower OTR engineers to create custom off-the-road tires and tread patterns for OEMs and distributors. According to OTR, the tool helps reduce time to market by allowing engineers and customers to finalize a tire concept in as little as one day. With TreadIQ, OTR says its engineers can input customer preferences for tread styling and performance, and the system will instantly generate functional 3D tire concepts.

Turn field hazards into actionable data

CheckProof launched a risk assessment capability as an integrated addition designed to simplify and strengthen safety management. The new tool enables organizations to replace manual, disconnected safety processes with a fully digital, traceable, mobile-first solution that helps teams proactively identify, mitigate and monitor risks across their operations. With the new feature, field teams can now quickly identify hazards, assess probability and consequence, and log actions directly from their devices. Teams can also assign responsibilities, set deadlines and monitor mitigation measures in real time. The risk assessment tool is available within CheckProof’s platform and app.

New blueprint for water stewardship

Weir released a new report calling for a more strategic, technology-driven approach to water management in mining. The report, titled “Untapped: Mining’s opportunity to unlock value through strategic water management and innovative technology,” offers a variety of findings. For example, Weir reports that 16 percent of the world’s critical mineral mines are in highly water-stressed areas. Through the report, Weir invites discussion to shift from process-specific problem-solving to strategic water stewardship, urging collaboration among industry leaders, technology innovators, communities, financiers and governments. Says Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir. “By working together and embracing new approaches and technologies, we can unlock greater value from water, strengthen trust with our stakeholders and help secure a more sustainable future for mining.”

Related: The latest in available equipment

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus™, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it. Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled […]

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it.

Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled convenience. Navus supports up to 400 detonators per blast and up to 2,500 meters (1.6 miles) of harness wire for adaptability in extended set-ups.

As operations shift from traditional electric or non-electric detonators, Navus pairs seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s electronic detonators, including the DigiShot^® XR series, to enhance blast outcomes. Together, they can increase throughput, lower downstream costs, and deliver measurable improvements in fragmentation and vibration control.

For safe, reliable initiation of NONEL^® rounds, Navus works seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s DriftShot Starters, which eliminate stray currents, radiofrequency interference, and static discharge. Navus and DriftShot Starters offer greater safety, precision, efficiency, and control for superior blasting outcomes.

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments. Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent […]

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments.

Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent thread quality, helping crews maintain drilling accuracy under high torque and repetitive impact. With more than 40 years of drilling experience, Republic understands how pipe performance affects uptime in active mine sites and works closely with customers to ensure proper application and long term reliability.

Rather than treating drill pipe as a commodity, Republic provides technical insight and dependable supply for mining operations that rely on consistent performance.

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The company says its new designs target higher loads, tougher duty cycles and long-term reliability across crane applications.

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WireCo will highlight its latest crane rope technologies designed to support increasing load demands, higher duty cycles and evolving performance expectations across today’s lifting operations at ConExpo-Con/Agg this March.

Exhibiting in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall (Booth N10519), WireCo will focus on how rope design, construction and material selection can help address challenges such as rotation control, spooling behavior, wear resistance and long-term reliability across a range of crane applications.

WireCo says these considerations are particularly important in aggregate operations, where cranes are used in material handling, plant maintenance and heavy lifting and where ropes are exposed to abrasive environments and demanding duty cycles.

At ConExpo-Con/Agg, WireCo will present a selection of crane rope solutions manufactured in the U.S. under its Casar and Oliveira brands, with rope samples available to illustrate different construction approaches and use cases.

Related: Check out P&Q’s full coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg

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Simple, off-the-shelf components can help producers contain dust, protect equipment and get ahead of the upcoming silica rule.

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Dust management may not be glamorous, but it plays a role in nearly every dry crushing and screening application.

With the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) planning to enforce its final rule on respirable crystalline silica at all mining operations starting in April, producers should begin thinking about control measures now.

A discussion with an equipment manufacturer or dealer is a good place to start.

“We got into load and dust containment without really looking at the MSHA regulation,” says Joe Gibson, conveyor applications specialist at Superior, whose company developed a suite of conveyor solutions over the last several years with the intent of mitigating dust. “From the component side, Superior has always been strong in load support, belt support and power transmission. But we didn’t really offer any load containment solutions, meaning things like skirting, skirt clamp and wear liners.”

Although Gibson characterizes technologies like these as “passive dust control,” they’re off-the-shelf items that can serve as simple dust control solutions.

“It’s kind of like buying an idler and not engineering a special idler,” Gibson says. “That makes it a lot more cost competitive and user friendly to the extent that you’re not paying $60,000 in engineering fees but buying a product that’s designed to fit the vast majority of applications.”

Poor dust control

Almost every operation is a contender for dust controls, according to Gibson. Of all operations, he estimates 1 percent or less do a good job of controlling dust.

“It’s really because they haven’t had to think about it before,” Gibson says. “When you look at it and see a little bit of dust rising, it’s usually not that big of a concern. But over time it accumulates.”

Consider how much time your site spends on cleanup. Also, keep in mind that airborne dust damages critical moving parts.

“If you have airborne dust and it goes into the return side of your conveyor and cycles through the tail pulley, it’s causing accelerated wear on the tail pulley,” Gibson says. “It’s causing accelerated wear on any moving component – idlers included.”

Gibson contends dust could also be contaminating finished products.

“These are all things you can look at,” he says. “Look at the ways it’s costing you money that they’re not really even thinking about.”

Complete dust strategy

Determining the right dust control solutions for an operation may require a manufacturer or dealer’s assessment. The answer may not be one solution, however, but many.

“All the parts on the conveyor play together to create a good seal, contain the airflow and contain the dust,” Gibson says. “If you’re not sealed, the air is going to come out somewhere. So, the goal is to contain everything, seal everything and control the air.

“Once you’re controlling the airflow, then you can start regulating its speed, direction and cause the dust to settle,” he adds.

Discussions around dust containment solutions often lead to skirting systems.

“With belt-to-belt transfers where you’re getting visible dust coming out, we can handle that no problem with our skirting system with our stilling box,” Gibson says.

The same goes for several crushing arrangements.

“Coming out of cone crushers – even a dual-cone setup – we have that dialed in where we have a setup for it,” Gibson says. “We have a solution for jaw crushers, as well.”

In many cases, a skirting system with a stilling box is a good starting point for dust control. Truly mitigating dust typically calls for additional measures, though.

“If I put in a skirting system and a stilling box but I don’t have good load support under it, I’ll get a lot of belt sag and the dust will come out underneath,” Gibson says. “So, you need to have an impact system and good belt support going up through it.”

Tail pulleys play a role in dust management, as well.

“If someone is using a wing tail pulley rather than a chevron wing or a drum, it puts a lot of vibration on the belt,” Gibson says. “We call it belt flutter. If it’s got belt flutter going through the load zone, you end up not getting a good seal.”

Beyond compliance

Although Gibson estimates that only about one in 100 operations currently utilize passive dust control solutions effectively, he expects adoption to increase as MSHA enforcement begins. Still, the benefits of dust control solutions go beyond regulatory compliance.

“It’s being pushed by the government as a regulation, but in reality, it’s a money-saving item for the end user in the long run,” Gibson says. “If they’re setting up a system and they’re not controlling their dust, they’re going to have component failure, as well as cleanup and environmental issues. It’ll pay for itself relatively quickly.”

Related: Closing the gap on guarding

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer. Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance […]

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer.

Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance curve. We guarantee a minimum of 90% efficiency, with an average of 97%, ensuring every remanufactured pump delivers reliable, high‑performance operation.

Our in-house remanufacturing process is supported by four key departments: the Reman Shop, Parts Department, Machine Shop, and Rewind Shop.

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The company’s five new models spanning 3,250 to 3,600 lbs. will be shown in the Festival Grounds at ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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Manitou launched five new large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs) ranging in operating capacity from 3,250 to 3,600 lbs.

All five will be present at ConExpo-Con/Agg, where Manitou will exhibit in the Festival Grounds (F42042).

According to the company, each new skid steer and CTL model is a ground-up, modern industrial redesign featuring breakout force, hydraulic horsepower and auxiliary hydraulic performance that meets or exceeds many of the largest comparable machines in the industry.

“These five new models represent the best of Manitou global innovation matched with North American craftsmanship – from an engineering and design team that has built skid steers and CTLs in South Dakota for more than 50 years,” says Ilmars Nartish, vice president of North America at Manitou.”

Nathan Ryan, global product manager of skid steers and CTLs at Manitou, says demand for larger skid steers and CTLs continues to grow.

“It’s preferred to add that power and capacity in the footprint of a compact machine that’s still easy to transport and is familiar to operators versus adding a larger piece of construction equipment in many applications,” Ryan says. “At Manitou, we approached this as an opportunity to completely redesign the larger end of our product line to go toe-to-toe with other large-frame machines in the industry while maintaining our focus on lower total cost of ownership, versatility through attachment capabilities and connected technologies that improve fleet management.”

The expansion of a core product line, among the most in-demand in the construction, rental, and agricultural industries, fits Manitou’s greater vision of delivering a full-line fleet to the North American market.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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The expansion extends Mellott’s sales and service support for Florida aggregate producers and contractors.

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Metso expanded Mellott’s territory into Florida at the start of 2026.

The expansion builds on Mellott’s existing Metso coverage in the Southeast, where it serves both aggregate producers and contractors.

“We are thrilled about this expanded partnership with Metso, as it enables us to deliver even greater value to our loyal Florida customer base that has trusted us for over 30 years,” says Nick Ecker, president of Mellott.

Adds Steve Cianci, vice president of Americas distribution management at Metso: “Mellott has a strong track record in customer satisfaction as a Metso distributor, and they have been recognized with Metso’s distributor awards for their sales and service performance and capabilities. It is essential that we work with distributor partners who are willing to invest alongside us to ensure the best possible customer experience. Mellott has demonstrated a clear ability to scale its business with Metso through disciplined investment, operational excellence and a strong focus on customers.”

Related: Mellott appoints Ecker as president

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The brand will be one of many represented in the Terex booth at March 3-7 show in Las Vegas.

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MDS plans to display its M515 heavy-duty trommel at ConExpo-Con/Agg, exhibiting in the Terex booth (Booth SV2357) outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.

MDS says the M515 remains a centerpiece of its equipment portfolio. The brand says it is known for its ability to process tough, clay‑bound and oversize material.

“As the industry faces more complex material challenges and tighter operational demands, the M515 continues to stand out as a machine that simply gets the job done,” says Steven Keenan, general manager at MDS. “Its strength, flexibility and proven capability make it a valuable asset for quarries across the region, and we’re proud to highlight it as part of our 30‑year celebration.

MDS will also celebrate 30 years in business during the March 3-7 show.

“We’re extremely proud to have celebrated 30 years of MDS,” Keenan says. “This anniversary is not just about reflecting on our past; it’s about looking ahead. ConExpo gives us the perfect opportunity to connect with operators, distributors and customers across North America. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and discussing how our equipment can continue to deliver value and reliability in the years ahead.”

Additionally, MDS will have a dedicated regional sales manager based in the U.S. this spring. Having spent the past several years working hands‑on in the U.S. aggregate and recycling equipment markets, Liam Óg Murray will take up the role and aim to strengthen support for MDS customers and distributors across North America.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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See new equipment and technology options available from SEW-Eurodrive, Thunder Creek Equipment, Petro-Canada Lubricants and more.

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Custom barcode labeling elevates traceability, logistics

SEW-Eurodrive introduced a customized barcode labeling service designed to simplify product identification, streamline logistics and optimize material flow for industrial customers. Designed for high-volume, efficiency-driven operations, DriveTag helps manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators achieve faster throughput, fewer errors and greater traceability – all through a streamlined labeling solution. Each DriveTag is a custom barcode label applied directly to SEW-Eurodrive products or packaging. Customers determine the data embedded in the tag – such as material number, purchase order, project number and SEW serial number – creating a fully personalized system that mirrors their internal processes.

Fuel & lube skids for mobile fleet maintenance

Thunder Creek Equipment launched three all-new fuel and lube skids that bring the company’s lineup of no-HAZMAT mobile fleet management solutions to flatbed trucks, utility trailers and more. The three skids are based on current platforms available in trailer form and as truck upfits: the multi-tank oil skid, the service and lube skid and the multi-tank diesel skid. Each skid achieves no HAZMAT requirements through Thunder Creek’s original and proprietary tank design that carries fluids in quantities of 115 gallons or less while keeping them entirely independent during travel.

FA-4 Oil gains Volvo, Mack approvals

Duron Advanced 5W-30, a low-viscosity FA-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oil, received approval for use under the Volvo VDS-5 and Mack EOS-5 specifications. Following a field-testing program across multiple engine platforms, Petro-Canada Lubricants says Duron Advanced 5W-30 is now approved for Volvo and Mack engines for model year 2021 and newer. Operators using Duron Advanced 5W-30 can take advantage of fuel economy improvements of up to 0.5 percent over a VDS-4.5/EOS-4.5 approved fluid.

AI-powered platform accelerates custom tire development

OTR Engineered Solutions debuted its AI-powered TreadIQ platform, designed to empower OTR engineers to create custom off-the-road tires and tread patterns for OEMs and distributors. According to OTR, the tool helps reduce time to market by allowing engineers and customers to finalize a tire concept in as little as one day. With TreadIQ, OTR says its engineers can input customer preferences for tread styling and performance, and the system will instantly generate functional 3D tire concepts.

Turn field hazards into actionable data

CheckProof launched a risk assessment capability as an integrated addition designed to simplify and strengthen safety management. The new tool enables organizations to replace manual, disconnected safety processes with a fully digital, traceable, mobile-first solution that helps teams proactively identify, mitigate and monitor risks across their operations. With the new feature, field teams can now quickly identify hazards, assess probability and consequence, and log actions directly from their devices. Teams can also assign responsibilities, set deadlines and monitor mitigation measures in real time. The risk assessment tool is available within CheckProof’s platform and app.

New blueprint for water stewardship

Weir released a new report calling for a more strategic, technology-driven approach to water management in mining. The report, titled “Untapped: Mining’s opportunity to unlock value through strategic water management and innovative technology,” offers a variety of findings. For example, Weir reports that 16 percent of the world’s critical mineral mines are in highly water-stressed areas. Through the report, Weir invites discussion to shift from process-specific problem-solving to strategic water stewardship, urging collaboration among industry leaders, technology innovators, communities, financiers and governments. Says Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir. “By working together and embracing new approaches and technologies, we can unlock greater value from water, strengthen trust with our stakeholders and help secure a more sustainable future for mining.”

Related: The latest in available equipment

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus™, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it. Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled […]

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it.

Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled convenience. Navus supports up to 400 detonators per blast and up to 2,500 meters (1.6 miles) of harness wire for adaptability in extended set-ups.

As operations shift from traditional electric or non-electric detonators, Navus pairs seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s electronic detonators, including the DigiShot^® XR series, to enhance blast outcomes. Together, they can increase throughput, lower downstream costs, and deliver measurable improvements in fragmentation and vibration control.

For safe, reliable initiation of NONEL^® rounds, Navus works seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s DriftShot Starters, which eliminate stray currents, radiofrequency interference, and static discharge. Navus and DriftShot Starters offer greater safety, precision, efficiency, and control for superior blasting outcomes.

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments. Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent […]

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments.

Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent thread quality, helping crews maintain drilling accuracy under high torque and repetitive impact. With more than 40 years of drilling experience, Republic understands how pipe performance affects uptime in active mine sites and works closely with customers to ensure proper application and long term reliability.

Rather than treating drill pipe as a commodity, Republic provides technical insight and dependable supply for mining operations that rely on consistent performance.

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The company says its new designs target higher loads, tougher duty cycles and long-term reliability across crane applications.

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WireCo will highlight its latest crane rope technologies designed to support increasing load demands, higher duty cycles and evolving performance expectations across today’s lifting operations at ConExpo-Con/Agg this March.

Exhibiting in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall (Booth N10519), WireCo will focus on how rope design, construction and material selection can help address challenges such as rotation control, spooling behavior, wear resistance and long-term reliability across a range of crane applications.

WireCo says these considerations are particularly important in aggregate operations, where cranes are used in material handling, plant maintenance and heavy lifting and where ropes are exposed to abrasive environments and demanding duty cycles.

At ConExpo-Con/Agg, WireCo will present a selection of crane rope solutions manufactured in the U.S. under its Casar and Oliveira brands, with rope samples available to illustrate different construction approaches and use cases.

Related: Check out P&Q’s full coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg

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Simple, off-the-shelf components can help producers contain dust, protect equipment and get ahead of the upcoming silica rule.

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Dust management may not be glamorous, but it plays a role in nearly every dry crushing and screening application.

With the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) planning to enforce its final rule on respirable crystalline silica at all mining operations starting in April, producers should begin thinking about control measures now.

A discussion with an equipment manufacturer or dealer is a good place to start.

“We got into load and dust containment without really looking at the MSHA regulation,” says Joe Gibson, conveyor applications specialist at Superior, whose company developed a suite of conveyor solutions over the last several years with the intent of mitigating dust. “From the component side, Superior has always been strong in load support, belt support and power transmission. But we didn’t really offer any load containment solutions, meaning things like skirting, skirt clamp and wear liners.”

Although Gibson characterizes technologies like these as “passive dust control,” they’re off-the-shelf items that can serve as simple dust control solutions.

“It’s kind of like buying an idler and not engineering a special idler,” Gibson says. “That makes it a lot more cost competitive and user friendly to the extent that you’re not paying $60,000 in engineering fees but buying a product that’s designed to fit the vast majority of applications.”

Poor dust control

Almost every operation is a contender for dust controls, according to Gibson. Of all operations, he estimates 1 percent or less do a good job of controlling dust.

“It’s really because they haven’t had to think about it before,” Gibson says. “When you look at it and see a little bit of dust rising, it’s usually not that big of a concern. But over time it accumulates.”

Consider how much time your site spends on cleanup. Also, keep in mind that airborne dust damages critical moving parts.

“If you have airborne dust and it goes into the return side of your conveyor and cycles through the tail pulley, it’s causing accelerated wear on the tail pulley,” Gibson says. “It’s causing accelerated wear on any moving component – idlers included.”

Gibson contends dust could also be contaminating finished products.

“These are all things you can look at,” he says. “Look at the ways it’s costing you money that they’re not really even thinking about.”

Complete dust strategy

Determining the right dust control solutions for an operation may require a manufacturer or dealer’s assessment. The answer may not be one solution, however, but many.

“All the parts on the conveyor play together to create a good seal, contain the airflow and contain the dust,” Gibson says. “If you’re not sealed, the air is going to come out somewhere. So, the goal is to contain everything, seal everything and control the air.

“Once you’re controlling the airflow, then you can start regulating its speed, direction and cause the dust to settle,” he adds.

Discussions around dust containment solutions often lead to skirting systems.

“With belt-to-belt transfers where you’re getting visible dust coming out, we can handle that no problem with our skirting system with our stilling box,” Gibson says.

The same goes for several crushing arrangements.

“Coming out of cone crushers – even a dual-cone setup – we have that dialed in where we have a setup for it,” Gibson says. “We have a solution for jaw crushers, as well.”

In many cases, a skirting system with a stilling box is a good starting point for dust control. Truly mitigating dust typically calls for additional measures, though.

“If I put in a skirting system and a stilling box but I don’t have good load support under it, I’ll get a lot of belt sag and the dust will come out underneath,” Gibson says. “So, you need to have an impact system and good belt support going up through it.”

Tail pulleys play a role in dust management, as well.

“If someone is using a wing tail pulley rather than a chevron wing or a drum, it puts a lot of vibration on the belt,” Gibson says. “We call it belt flutter. If it’s got belt flutter going through the load zone, you end up not getting a good seal.”

Beyond compliance

Although Gibson estimates that only about one in 100 operations currently utilize passive dust control solutions effectively, he expects adoption to increase as MSHA enforcement begins. Still, the benefits of dust control solutions go beyond regulatory compliance.

“It’s being pushed by the government as a regulation, but in reality, it’s a money-saving item for the end user in the long run,” Gibson says. “If they’re setting up a system and they’re not controlling their dust, they’re going to have component failure, as well as cleanup and environmental issues. It’ll pay for itself relatively quickly.”

Related: Closing the gap on guarding

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer. Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance […]

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer.

Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance curve. We guarantee a minimum of 90% efficiency, with an average of 97%, ensuring every remanufactured pump delivers reliable, high‑performance operation.

Our in-house remanufacturing process is supported by four key departments: the Reman Shop, Parts Department, Machine Shop, and Rewind Shop.

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The company’s five new models spanning 3,250 to 3,600 lbs. will be shown in the Festival Grounds at ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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Manitou launched five new large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs) ranging in operating capacity from 3,250 to 3,600 lbs.

All five will be present at ConExpo-Con/Agg, where Manitou will exhibit in the Festival Grounds (F42042).

According to the company, each new skid steer and CTL model is a ground-up, modern industrial redesign featuring breakout force, hydraulic horsepower and auxiliary hydraulic performance that meets or exceeds many of the largest comparable machines in the industry.

“These five new models represent the best of Manitou global innovation matched with North American craftsmanship – from an engineering and design team that has built skid steers and CTLs in South Dakota for more than 50 years,” says Ilmars Nartish, vice president of North America at Manitou.”

Nathan Ryan, global product manager of skid steers and CTLs at Manitou, says demand for larger skid steers and CTLs continues to grow.

“It’s preferred to add that power and capacity in the footprint of a compact machine that’s still easy to transport and is familiar to operators versus adding a larger piece of construction equipment in many applications,” Ryan says. “At Manitou, we approached this as an opportunity to completely redesign the larger end of our product line to go toe-to-toe with other large-frame machines in the industry while maintaining our focus on lower total cost of ownership, versatility through attachment capabilities and connected technologies that improve fleet management.”

The expansion of a core product line, among the most in-demand in the construction, rental, and agricultural industries, fits Manitou’s greater vision of delivering a full-line fleet to the North American market.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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The expansion extends Mellott’s sales and service support for Florida aggregate producers and contractors.

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Metso expanded Mellott’s territory into Florida at the start of 2026.

The expansion builds on Mellott’s existing Metso coverage in the Southeast, where it serves both aggregate producers and contractors.

“We are thrilled about this expanded partnership with Metso, as it enables us to deliver even greater value to our loyal Florida customer base that has trusted us for over 30 years,” says Nick Ecker, president of Mellott.

Adds Steve Cianci, vice president of Americas distribution management at Metso: “Mellott has a strong track record in customer satisfaction as a Metso distributor, and they have been recognized with Metso’s distributor awards for their sales and service performance and capabilities. It is essential that we work with distributor partners who are willing to invest alongside us to ensure the best possible customer experience. Mellott has demonstrated a clear ability to scale its business with Metso through disciplined investment, operational excellence and a strong focus on customers.”

Related: Mellott appoints Ecker as president

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The brand will be one of many represented in the Terex booth at March 3-7 show in Las Vegas.

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MDS plans to display its M515 heavy-duty trommel at ConExpo-Con/Agg, exhibiting in the Terex booth (Booth SV2357) outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.

MDS says the M515 remains a centerpiece of its equipment portfolio. The brand says it is known for its ability to process tough, clay‑bound and oversize material.

“As the industry faces more complex material challenges and tighter operational demands, the M515 continues to stand out as a machine that simply gets the job done,” says Steven Keenan, general manager at MDS. “Its strength, flexibility and proven capability make it a valuable asset for quarries across the region, and we’re proud to highlight it as part of our 30‑year celebration.

MDS will also celebrate 30 years in business during the March 3-7 show.

“We’re extremely proud to have celebrated 30 years of MDS,” Keenan says. “This anniversary is not just about reflecting on our past; it’s about looking ahead. ConExpo gives us the perfect opportunity to connect with operators, distributors and customers across North America. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and discussing how our equipment can continue to deliver value and reliability in the years ahead.”

Additionally, MDS will have a dedicated regional sales manager based in the U.S. this spring. Having spent the past several years working hands‑on in the U.S. aggregate and recycling equipment markets, Liam Óg Murray will take up the role and aim to strengthen support for MDS customers and distributors across North America.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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See new equipment and technology options available from SEW-Eurodrive, Thunder Creek Equipment, Petro-Canada Lubricants and more.

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Custom barcode labeling elevates traceability, logistics

SEW-Eurodrive introduced a customized barcode labeling service designed to simplify product identification, streamline logistics and optimize material flow for industrial customers. Designed for high-volume, efficiency-driven operations, DriveTag helps manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators achieve faster throughput, fewer errors and greater traceability – all through a streamlined labeling solution. Each DriveTag is a custom barcode label applied directly to SEW-Eurodrive products or packaging. Customers determine the data embedded in the tag – such as material number, purchase order, project number and SEW serial number – creating a fully personalized system that mirrors their internal processes.

Fuel & lube skids for mobile fleet maintenance

Thunder Creek Equipment launched three all-new fuel and lube skids that bring the company’s lineup of no-HAZMAT mobile fleet management solutions to flatbed trucks, utility trailers and more. The three skids are based on current platforms available in trailer form and as truck upfits: the multi-tank oil skid, the service and lube skid and the multi-tank diesel skid. Each skid achieves no HAZMAT requirements through Thunder Creek’s original and proprietary tank design that carries fluids in quantities of 115 gallons or less while keeping them entirely independent during travel.

FA-4 Oil gains Volvo, Mack approvals

Duron Advanced 5W-30, a low-viscosity FA-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oil, received approval for use under the Volvo VDS-5 and Mack EOS-5 specifications. Following a field-testing program across multiple engine platforms, Petro-Canada Lubricants says Duron Advanced 5W-30 is now approved for Volvo and Mack engines for model year 2021 and newer. Operators using Duron Advanced 5W-30 can take advantage of fuel economy improvements of up to 0.5 percent over a VDS-4.5/EOS-4.5 approved fluid.

AI-powered platform accelerates custom tire development

OTR Engineered Solutions debuted its AI-powered TreadIQ platform, designed to empower OTR engineers to create custom off-the-road tires and tread patterns for OEMs and distributors. According to OTR, the tool helps reduce time to market by allowing engineers and customers to finalize a tire concept in as little as one day. With TreadIQ, OTR says its engineers can input customer preferences for tread styling and performance, and the system will instantly generate functional 3D tire concepts.

Turn field hazards into actionable data

CheckProof launched a risk assessment capability as an integrated addition designed to simplify and strengthen safety management. The new tool enables organizations to replace manual, disconnected safety processes with a fully digital, traceable, mobile-first solution that helps teams proactively identify, mitigate and monitor risks across their operations. With the new feature, field teams can now quickly identify hazards, assess probability and consequence, and log actions directly from their devices. Teams can also assign responsibilities, set deadlines and monitor mitigation measures in real time. The risk assessment tool is available within CheckProof’s platform and app.

New blueprint for water stewardship

Weir released a new report calling for a more strategic, technology-driven approach to water management in mining. The report, titled “Untapped: Mining’s opportunity to unlock value through strategic water management and innovative technology,” offers a variety of findings. For example, Weir reports that 16 percent of the world’s critical mineral mines are in highly water-stressed areas. Through the report, Weir invites discussion to shift from process-specific problem-solving to strategic water stewardship, urging collaboration among industry leaders, technology innovators, communities, financiers and governments. Says Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir. “By working together and embracing new approaches and technologies, we can unlock greater value from water, strengthen trust with our stakeholders and help secure a more sustainable future for mining.”

Related: The latest in available equipment

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus™, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it. Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled […]

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it.

Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled convenience. Navus supports up to 400 detonators per blast and up to 2,500 meters (1.6 miles) of harness wire for adaptability in extended set-ups.

As operations shift from traditional electric or non-electric detonators, Navus pairs seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s electronic detonators, including the DigiShot^® XR series, to enhance blast outcomes. Together, they can increase throughput, lower downstream costs, and deliver measurable improvements in fragmentation and vibration control.

For safe, reliable initiation of NONEL^® rounds, Navus works seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s DriftShot Starters, which eliminate stray currents, radiofrequency interference, and static discharge. Navus and DriftShot Starters offer greater safety, precision, efficiency, and control for superior blasting outcomes.

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments. Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent […]

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments.

Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent thread quality, helping crews maintain drilling accuracy under high torque and repetitive impact. With more than 40 years of drilling experience, Republic understands how pipe performance affects uptime in active mine sites and works closely with customers to ensure proper application and long term reliability.

Rather than treating drill pipe as a commodity, Republic provides technical insight and dependable supply for mining operations that rely on consistent performance.

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The company says its new designs target higher loads, tougher duty cycles and long-term reliability across crane applications.

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WireCo will highlight its latest crane rope technologies designed to support increasing load demands, higher duty cycles and evolving performance expectations across today’s lifting operations at ConExpo-Con/Agg this March.

Exhibiting in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall (Booth N10519), WireCo will focus on how rope design, construction and material selection can help address challenges such as rotation control, spooling behavior, wear resistance and long-term reliability across a range of crane applications.

WireCo says these considerations are particularly important in aggregate operations, where cranes are used in material handling, plant maintenance and heavy lifting and where ropes are exposed to abrasive environments and demanding duty cycles.

At ConExpo-Con/Agg, WireCo will present a selection of crane rope solutions manufactured in the U.S. under its Casar and Oliveira brands, with rope samples available to illustrate different construction approaches and use cases.

Related: Check out P&Q’s full coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg

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Simple, off-the-shelf components can help producers contain dust, protect equipment and get ahead of the upcoming silica rule.

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Dust management may not be glamorous, but it plays a role in nearly every dry crushing and screening application.

With the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) planning to enforce its final rule on respirable crystalline silica at all mining operations starting in April, producers should begin thinking about control measures now.

A discussion with an equipment manufacturer or dealer is a good place to start.

“We got into load and dust containment without really looking at the MSHA regulation,” says Joe Gibson, conveyor applications specialist at Superior, whose company developed a suite of conveyor solutions over the last several years with the intent of mitigating dust. “From the component side, Superior has always been strong in load support, belt support and power transmission. But we didn’t really offer any load containment solutions, meaning things like skirting, skirt clamp and wear liners.”

Although Gibson characterizes technologies like these as “passive dust control,” they’re off-the-shelf items that can serve as simple dust control solutions.

“It’s kind of like buying an idler and not engineering a special idler,” Gibson says. “That makes it a lot more cost competitive and user friendly to the extent that you’re not paying $60,000 in engineering fees but buying a product that’s designed to fit the vast majority of applications.”

Poor dust control

Almost every operation is a contender for dust controls, according to Gibson. Of all operations, he estimates 1 percent or less do a good job of controlling dust.

“It’s really because they haven’t had to think about it before,” Gibson says. “When you look at it and see a little bit of dust rising, it’s usually not that big of a concern. But over time it accumulates.”

Consider how much time your site spends on cleanup. Also, keep in mind that airborne dust damages critical moving parts.

“If you have airborne dust and it goes into the return side of your conveyor and cycles through the tail pulley, it’s causing accelerated wear on the tail pulley,” Gibson says. “It’s causing accelerated wear on any moving component – idlers included.”

Gibson contends dust could also be contaminating finished products.

“These are all things you can look at,” he says. “Look at the ways it’s costing you money that they’re not really even thinking about.”

Complete dust strategy

Determining the right dust control solutions for an operation may require a manufacturer or dealer’s assessment. The answer may not be one solution, however, but many.

“All the parts on the conveyor play together to create a good seal, contain the airflow and contain the dust,” Gibson says. “If you’re not sealed, the air is going to come out somewhere. So, the goal is to contain everything, seal everything and control the air.

“Once you’re controlling the airflow, then you can start regulating its speed, direction and cause the dust to settle,” he adds.

Discussions around dust containment solutions often lead to skirting systems.

“With belt-to-belt transfers where you’re getting visible dust coming out, we can handle that no problem with our skirting system with our stilling box,” Gibson says.

The same goes for several crushing arrangements.

“Coming out of cone crushers – even a dual-cone setup – we have that dialed in where we have a setup for it,” Gibson says. “We have a solution for jaw crushers, as well.”

In many cases, a skirting system with a stilling box is a good starting point for dust control. Truly mitigating dust typically calls for additional measures, though.

“If I put in a skirting system and a stilling box but I don’t have good load support under it, I’ll get a lot of belt sag and the dust will come out underneath,” Gibson says. “So, you need to have an impact system and good belt support going up through it.”

Tail pulleys play a role in dust management, as well.

“If someone is using a wing tail pulley rather than a chevron wing or a drum, it puts a lot of vibration on the belt,” Gibson says. “We call it belt flutter. If it’s got belt flutter going through the load zone, you end up not getting a good seal.”

Beyond compliance

Although Gibson estimates that only about one in 100 operations currently utilize passive dust control solutions effectively, he expects adoption to increase as MSHA enforcement begins. Still, the benefits of dust control solutions go beyond regulatory compliance.

“It’s being pushed by the government as a regulation, but in reality, it’s a money-saving item for the end user in the long run,” Gibson says. “If they’re setting up a system and they’re not controlling their dust, they’re going to have component failure, as well as cleanup and environmental issues. It’ll pay for itself relatively quickly.”

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer. Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance […]

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer.

Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance curve. We guarantee a minimum of 90% efficiency, with an average of 97%, ensuring every remanufactured pump delivers reliable, high‑performance operation.

Our in-house remanufacturing process is supported by four key departments: the Reman Shop, Parts Department, Machine Shop, and Rewind Shop.

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The company’s five new models spanning 3,250 to 3,600 lbs. will be shown in the Festival Grounds at ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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Manitou launched five new large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs) ranging in operating capacity from 3,250 to 3,600 lbs.

All five will be present at ConExpo-Con/Agg, where Manitou will exhibit in the Festival Grounds (F42042).

According to the company, each new skid steer and CTL model is a ground-up, modern industrial redesign featuring breakout force, hydraulic horsepower and auxiliary hydraulic performance that meets or exceeds many of the largest comparable machines in the industry.

“These five new models represent the best of Manitou global innovation matched with North American craftsmanship – from an engineering and design team that has built skid steers and CTLs in South Dakota for more than 50 years,” says Ilmars Nartish, vice president of North America at Manitou.”

Nathan Ryan, global product manager of skid steers and CTLs at Manitou, says demand for larger skid steers and CTLs continues to grow.

“It’s preferred to add that power and capacity in the footprint of a compact machine that’s still easy to transport and is familiar to operators versus adding a larger piece of construction equipment in many applications,” Ryan says. “At Manitou, we approached this as an opportunity to completely redesign the larger end of our product line to go toe-to-toe with other large-frame machines in the industry while maintaining our focus on lower total cost of ownership, versatility through attachment capabilities and connected technologies that improve fleet management.”

The expansion of a core product line, among the most in-demand in the construction, rental, and agricultural industries, fits Manitou’s greater vision of delivering a full-line fleet to the North American market.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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The expansion extends Mellott’s sales and service support for Florida aggregate producers and contractors.

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Metso expanded Mellott’s territory into Florida at the start of 2026.

The expansion builds on Mellott’s existing Metso coverage in the Southeast, where it serves both aggregate producers and contractors.

“We are thrilled about this expanded partnership with Metso, as it enables us to deliver even greater value to our loyal Florida customer base that has trusted us for over 30 years,” says Nick Ecker, president of Mellott.

Adds Steve Cianci, vice president of Americas distribution management at Metso: “Mellott has a strong track record in customer satisfaction as a Metso distributor, and they have been recognized with Metso’s distributor awards for their sales and service performance and capabilities. It is essential that we work with distributor partners who are willing to invest alongside us to ensure the best possible customer experience. Mellott has demonstrated a clear ability to scale its business with Metso through disciplined investment, operational excellence and a strong focus on customers.”

Related: Mellott appoints Ecker as president

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The brand will be one of many represented in the Terex booth at March 3-7 show in Las Vegas.

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MDS plans to display its M515 heavy-duty trommel at ConExpo-Con/Agg, exhibiting in the Terex booth (Booth SV2357) outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.

MDS says the M515 remains a centerpiece of its equipment portfolio. The brand says it is known for its ability to process tough, clay‑bound and oversize material.

“As the industry faces more complex material challenges and tighter operational demands, the M515 continues to stand out as a machine that simply gets the job done,” says Steven Keenan, general manager at MDS. “Its strength, flexibility and proven capability make it a valuable asset for quarries across the region, and we’re proud to highlight it as part of our 30‑year celebration.

MDS will also celebrate 30 years in business during the March 3-7 show.

“We’re extremely proud to have celebrated 30 years of MDS,” Keenan says. “This anniversary is not just about reflecting on our past; it’s about looking ahead. ConExpo gives us the perfect opportunity to connect with operators, distributors and customers across North America. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and discussing how our equipment can continue to deliver value and reliability in the years ahead.”

Additionally, MDS will have a dedicated regional sales manager based in the U.S. this spring. Having spent the past several years working hands‑on in the U.S. aggregate and recycling equipment markets, Liam Óg Murray will take up the role and aim to strengthen support for MDS customers and distributors across North America.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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See new equipment and technology options available from SEW-Eurodrive, Thunder Creek Equipment, Petro-Canada Lubricants and more.

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Custom barcode labeling elevates traceability, logistics

SEW-Eurodrive introduced a customized barcode labeling service designed to simplify product identification, streamline logistics and optimize material flow for industrial customers. Designed for high-volume, efficiency-driven operations, DriveTag helps manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators achieve faster throughput, fewer errors and greater traceability – all through a streamlined labeling solution. Each DriveTag is a custom barcode label applied directly to SEW-Eurodrive products or packaging. Customers determine the data embedded in the tag – such as material number, purchase order, project number and SEW serial number – creating a fully personalized system that mirrors their internal processes.

Fuel & lube skids for mobile fleet maintenance

Thunder Creek Equipment launched three all-new fuel and lube skids that bring the company’s lineup of no-HAZMAT mobile fleet management solutions to flatbed trucks, utility trailers and more. The three skids are based on current platforms available in trailer form and as truck upfits: the multi-tank oil skid, the service and lube skid and the multi-tank diesel skid. Each skid achieves no HAZMAT requirements through Thunder Creek’s original and proprietary tank design that carries fluids in quantities of 115 gallons or less while keeping them entirely independent during travel.

FA-4 Oil gains Volvo, Mack approvals

Duron Advanced 5W-30, a low-viscosity FA-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oil, received approval for use under the Volvo VDS-5 and Mack EOS-5 specifications. Following a field-testing program across multiple engine platforms, Petro-Canada Lubricants says Duron Advanced 5W-30 is now approved for Volvo and Mack engines for model year 2021 and newer. Operators using Duron Advanced 5W-30 can take advantage of fuel economy improvements of up to 0.5 percent over a VDS-4.5/EOS-4.5 approved fluid.

AI-powered platform accelerates custom tire development

OTR Engineered Solutions debuted its AI-powered TreadIQ platform, designed to empower OTR engineers to create custom off-the-road tires and tread patterns for OEMs and distributors. According to OTR, the tool helps reduce time to market by allowing engineers and customers to finalize a tire concept in as little as one day. With TreadIQ, OTR says its engineers can input customer preferences for tread styling and performance, and the system will instantly generate functional 3D tire concepts.

Turn field hazards into actionable data

CheckProof launched a risk assessment capability as an integrated addition designed to simplify and strengthen safety management. The new tool enables organizations to replace manual, disconnected safety processes with a fully digital, traceable, mobile-first solution that helps teams proactively identify, mitigate and monitor risks across their operations. With the new feature, field teams can now quickly identify hazards, assess probability and consequence, and log actions directly from their devices. Teams can also assign responsibilities, set deadlines and monitor mitigation measures in real time. The risk assessment tool is available within CheckProof’s platform and app.

New blueprint for water stewardship

Weir released a new report calling for a more strategic, technology-driven approach to water management in mining. The report, titled “Untapped: Mining’s opportunity to unlock value through strategic water management and innovative technology,” offers a variety of findings. For example, Weir reports that 16 percent of the world’s critical mineral mines are in highly water-stressed areas. Through the report, Weir invites discussion to shift from process-specific problem-solving to strategic water stewardship, urging collaboration among industry leaders, technology innovators, communities, financiers and governments. Says Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir. “By working together and embracing new approaches and technologies, we can unlock greater value from water, strengthen trust with our stakeholders and help secure a more sustainable future for mining.”

Related: The latest in available equipment

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus™, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it. Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled […]

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it.

Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled convenience. Navus supports up to 400 detonators per blast and up to 2,500 meters (1.6 miles) of harness wire for adaptability in extended set-ups.

As operations shift from traditional electric or non-electric detonators, Navus pairs seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s electronic detonators, including the DigiShot^® XR series, to enhance blast outcomes. Together, they can increase throughput, lower downstream costs, and deliver measurable improvements in fragmentation and vibration control.

For safe, reliable initiation of NONEL^® rounds, Navus works seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s DriftShot Starters, which eliminate stray currents, radiofrequency interference, and static discharge. Navus and DriftShot Starters offer greater safety, precision, efficiency, and control for superior blasting outcomes.

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments. Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent […]

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments.

Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent thread quality, helping crews maintain drilling accuracy under high torque and repetitive impact. With more than 40 years of drilling experience, Republic understands how pipe performance affects uptime in active mine sites and works closely with customers to ensure proper application and long term reliability.

Rather than treating drill pipe as a commodity, Republic provides technical insight and dependable supply for mining operations that rely on consistent performance.

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The company says its new designs target higher loads, tougher duty cycles and long-term reliability across crane applications.

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WireCo will highlight its latest crane rope technologies designed to support increasing load demands, higher duty cycles and evolving performance expectations across today’s lifting operations at ConExpo-Con/Agg this March.

Exhibiting in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall (Booth N10519), WireCo will focus on how rope design, construction and material selection can help address challenges such as rotation control, spooling behavior, wear resistance and long-term reliability across a range of crane applications.

WireCo says these considerations are particularly important in aggregate operations, where cranes are used in material handling, plant maintenance and heavy lifting and where ropes are exposed to abrasive environments and demanding duty cycles.

At ConExpo-Con/Agg, WireCo will present a selection of crane rope solutions manufactured in the U.S. under its Casar and Oliveira brands, with rope samples available to illustrate different construction approaches and use cases.

Related: Check out P&Q’s full coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg

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Simple, off-the-shelf components can help producers contain dust, protect equipment and get ahead of the upcoming silica rule.

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Dust management may not be glamorous, but it plays a role in nearly every dry crushing and screening application.

With the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) planning to enforce its final rule on respirable crystalline silica at all mining operations starting in April, producers should begin thinking about control measures now.

A discussion with an equipment manufacturer or dealer is a good place to start.

“We got into load and dust containment without really looking at the MSHA regulation,” says Joe Gibson, conveyor applications specialist at Superior, whose company developed a suite of conveyor solutions over the last several years with the intent of mitigating dust. “From the component side, Superior has always been strong in load support, belt support and power transmission. But we didn’t really offer any load containment solutions, meaning things like skirting, skirt clamp and wear liners.”

Although Gibson characterizes technologies like these as “passive dust control,” they’re off-the-shelf items that can serve as simple dust control solutions.

“It’s kind of like buying an idler and not engineering a special idler,” Gibson says. “That makes it a lot more cost competitive and user friendly to the extent that you’re not paying $60,000 in engineering fees but buying a product that’s designed to fit the vast majority of applications.”

Poor dust control

Almost every operation is a contender for dust controls, according to Gibson. Of all operations, he estimates 1 percent or less do a good job of controlling dust.

“It’s really because they haven’t had to think about it before,” Gibson says. “When you look at it and see a little bit of dust rising, it’s usually not that big of a concern. But over time it accumulates.”

Consider how much time your site spends on cleanup. Also, keep in mind that airborne dust damages critical moving parts.

“If you have airborne dust and it goes into the return side of your conveyor and cycles through the tail pulley, it’s causing accelerated wear on the tail pulley,” Gibson says. “It’s causing accelerated wear on any moving component – idlers included.”

Gibson contends dust could also be contaminating finished products.

“These are all things you can look at,” he says. “Look at the ways it’s costing you money that they’re not really even thinking about.”

Complete dust strategy

Determining the right dust control solutions for an operation may require a manufacturer or dealer’s assessment. The answer may not be one solution, however, but many.

“All the parts on the conveyor play together to create a good seal, contain the airflow and contain the dust,” Gibson says. “If you’re not sealed, the air is going to come out somewhere. So, the goal is to contain everything, seal everything and control the air.

“Once you’re controlling the airflow, then you can start regulating its speed, direction and cause the dust to settle,” he adds.

Discussions around dust containment solutions often lead to skirting systems.

“With belt-to-belt transfers where you’re getting visible dust coming out, we can handle that no problem with our skirting system with our stilling box,” Gibson says.

The same goes for several crushing arrangements.

“Coming out of cone crushers – even a dual-cone setup – we have that dialed in where we have a setup for it,” Gibson says. “We have a solution for jaw crushers, as well.”

In many cases, a skirting system with a stilling box is a good starting point for dust control. Truly mitigating dust typically calls for additional measures, though.

“If I put in a skirting system and a stilling box but I don’t have good load support under it, I’ll get a lot of belt sag and the dust will come out underneath,” Gibson says. “So, you need to have an impact system and good belt support going up through it.”

Tail pulleys play a role in dust management, as well.

“If someone is using a wing tail pulley rather than a chevron wing or a drum, it puts a lot of vibration on the belt,” Gibson says. “We call it belt flutter. If it’s got belt flutter going through the load zone, you end up not getting a good seal.”

Beyond compliance

Although Gibson estimates that only about one in 100 operations currently utilize passive dust control solutions effectively, he expects adoption to increase as MSHA enforcement begins. Still, the benefits of dust control solutions go beyond regulatory compliance.

“It’s being pushed by the government as a regulation, but in reality, it’s a money-saving item for the end user in the long run,” Gibson says. “If they’re setting up a system and they’re not controlling their dust, they’re going to have component failure, as well as cleanup and environmental issues. It’ll pay for itself relatively quickly.”

Related: Closing the gap on guarding

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer. Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance […]

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer.

Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance curve. We guarantee a minimum of 90% efficiency, with an average of 97%, ensuring every remanufactured pump delivers reliable, high‑performance operation.

Our in-house remanufacturing process is supported by four key departments: the Reman Shop, Parts Department, Machine Shop, and Rewind Shop.

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The company’s five new models spanning 3,250 to 3,600 lbs. will be shown in the Festival Grounds at ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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Manitou launched five new large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs) ranging in operating capacity from 3,250 to 3,600 lbs.

All five will be present at ConExpo-Con/Agg, where Manitou will exhibit in the Festival Grounds (F42042).

According to the company, each new skid steer and CTL model is a ground-up, modern industrial redesign featuring breakout force, hydraulic horsepower and auxiliary hydraulic performance that meets or exceeds many of the largest comparable machines in the industry.

“These five new models represent the best of Manitou global innovation matched with North American craftsmanship – from an engineering and design team that has built skid steers and CTLs in South Dakota for more than 50 years,” says Ilmars Nartish, vice president of North America at Manitou.”

Nathan Ryan, global product manager of skid steers and CTLs at Manitou, says demand for larger skid steers and CTLs continues to grow.

“It’s preferred to add that power and capacity in the footprint of a compact machine that’s still easy to transport and is familiar to operators versus adding a larger piece of construction equipment in many applications,” Ryan says. “At Manitou, we approached this as an opportunity to completely redesign the larger end of our product line to go toe-to-toe with other large-frame machines in the industry while maintaining our focus on lower total cost of ownership, versatility through attachment capabilities and connected technologies that improve fleet management.”

The expansion of a core product line, among the most in-demand in the construction, rental, and agricultural industries, fits Manitou’s greater vision of delivering a full-line fleet to the North American market.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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The expansion extends Mellott’s sales and service support for Florida aggregate producers and contractors.

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Metso expanded Mellott’s territory into Florida at the start of 2026.

The expansion builds on Mellott’s existing Metso coverage in the Southeast, where it serves both aggregate producers and contractors.

“We are thrilled about this expanded partnership with Metso, as it enables us to deliver even greater value to our loyal Florida customer base that has trusted us for over 30 years,” says Nick Ecker, president of Mellott.

Adds Steve Cianci, vice president of Americas distribution management at Metso: “Mellott has a strong track record in customer satisfaction as a Metso distributor, and they have been recognized with Metso’s distributor awards for their sales and service performance and capabilities. It is essential that we work with distributor partners who are willing to invest alongside us to ensure the best possible customer experience. Mellott has demonstrated a clear ability to scale its business with Metso through disciplined investment, operational excellence and a strong focus on customers.”

Related: Mellott appoints Ecker as president

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The brand will be one of many represented in the Terex booth at March 3-7 show in Las Vegas.

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MDS plans to display its M515 heavy-duty trommel at ConExpo-Con/Agg, exhibiting in the Terex booth (Booth SV2357) outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.

MDS says the M515 remains a centerpiece of its equipment portfolio. The brand says it is known for its ability to process tough, clay‑bound and oversize material.

“As the industry faces more complex material challenges and tighter operational demands, the M515 continues to stand out as a machine that simply gets the job done,” says Steven Keenan, general manager at MDS. “Its strength, flexibility and proven capability make it a valuable asset for quarries across the region, and we’re proud to highlight it as part of our 30‑year celebration.

MDS will also celebrate 30 years in business during the March 3-7 show.

“We’re extremely proud to have celebrated 30 years of MDS,” Keenan says. “This anniversary is not just about reflecting on our past; it’s about looking ahead. ConExpo gives us the perfect opportunity to connect with operators, distributors and customers across North America. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and discussing how our equipment can continue to deliver value and reliability in the years ahead.”

Additionally, MDS will have a dedicated regional sales manager based in the U.S. this spring. Having spent the past several years working hands‑on in the U.S. aggregate and recycling equipment markets, Liam Óg Murray will take up the role and aim to strengthen support for MDS customers and distributors across North America.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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See new equipment and technology options available from SEW-Eurodrive, Thunder Creek Equipment, Petro-Canada Lubricants and more.

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Custom barcode labeling elevates traceability, logistics

SEW-Eurodrive introduced a customized barcode labeling service designed to simplify product identification, streamline logistics and optimize material flow for industrial customers. Designed for high-volume, efficiency-driven operations, DriveTag helps manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators achieve faster throughput, fewer errors and greater traceability – all through a streamlined labeling solution. Each DriveTag is a custom barcode label applied directly to SEW-Eurodrive products or packaging. Customers determine the data embedded in the tag – such as material number, purchase order, project number and SEW serial number – creating a fully personalized system that mirrors their internal processes.

Fuel & lube skids for mobile fleet maintenance

Thunder Creek Equipment launched three all-new fuel and lube skids that bring the company’s lineup of no-HAZMAT mobile fleet management solutions to flatbed trucks, utility trailers and more. The three skids are based on current platforms available in trailer form and as truck upfits: the multi-tank oil skid, the service and lube skid and the multi-tank diesel skid. Each skid achieves no HAZMAT requirements through Thunder Creek’s original and proprietary tank design that carries fluids in quantities of 115 gallons or less while keeping them entirely independent during travel.

FA-4 Oil gains Volvo, Mack approvals

Duron Advanced 5W-30, a low-viscosity FA-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oil, received approval for use under the Volvo VDS-5 and Mack EOS-5 specifications. Following a field-testing program across multiple engine platforms, Petro-Canada Lubricants says Duron Advanced 5W-30 is now approved for Volvo and Mack engines for model year 2021 and newer. Operators using Duron Advanced 5W-30 can take advantage of fuel economy improvements of up to 0.5 percent over a VDS-4.5/EOS-4.5 approved fluid.

AI-powered platform accelerates custom tire development

OTR Engineered Solutions debuted its AI-powered TreadIQ platform, designed to empower OTR engineers to create custom off-the-road tires and tread patterns for OEMs and distributors. According to OTR, the tool helps reduce time to market by allowing engineers and customers to finalize a tire concept in as little as one day. With TreadIQ, OTR says its engineers can input customer preferences for tread styling and performance, and the system will instantly generate functional 3D tire concepts.

Turn field hazards into actionable data

CheckProof launched a risk assessment capability as an integrated addition designed to simplify and strengthen safety management. The new tool enables organizations to replace manual, disconnected safety processes with a fully digital, traceable, mobile-first solution that helps teams proactively identify, mitigate and monitor risks across their operations. With the new feature, field teams can now quickly identify hazards, assess probability and consequence, and log actions directly from their devices. Teams can also assign responsibilities, set deadlines and monitor mitigation measures in real time. The risk assessment tool is available within CheckProof’s platform and app.

New blueprint for water stewardship

Weir released a new report calling for a more strategic, technology-driven approach to water management in mining. The report, titled “Untapped: Mining’s opportunity to unlock value through strategic water management and innovative technology,” offers a variety of findings. For example, Weir reports that 16 percent of the world’s critical mineral mines are in highly water-stressed areas. Through the report, Weir invites discussion to shift from process-specific problem-solving to strategic water stewardship, urging collaboration among industry leaders, technology innovators, communities, financiers and governments. Says Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir. “By working together and embracing new approaches and technologies, we can unlock greater value from water, strengthen trust with our stakeholders and help secure a more sustainable future for mining.”

Related: The latest in available equipment

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus™, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it. Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled […]

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it.

Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled convenience. Navus supports up to 400 detonators per blast and up to 2,500 meters (1.6 miles) of harness wire for adaptability in extended set-ups.

As operations shift from traditional electric or non-electric detonators, Navus pairs seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s electronic detonators, including the DigiShot^® XR series, to enhance blast outcomes. Together, they can increase throughput, lower downstream costs, and deliver measurable improvements in fragmentation and vibration control.

For safe, reliable initiation of NONEL^® rounds, Navus works seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s DriftShot Starters, which eliminate stray currents, radiofrequency interference, and static discharge. Navus and DriftShot Starters offer greater safety, precision, efficiency, and control for superior blasting outcomes.

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments. Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent […]

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments.

Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent thread quality, helping crews maintain drilling accuracy under high torque and repetitive impact. With more than 40 years of drilling experience, Republic understands how pipe performance affects uptime in active mine sites and works closely with customers to ensure proper application and long term reliability.

Rather than treating drill pipe as a commodity, Republic provides technical insight and dependable supply for mining operations that rely on consistent performance.

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The company says its new designs target higher loads, tougher duty cycles and long-term reliability across crane applications.

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WireCo will highlight its latest crane rope technologies designed to support increasing load demands, higher duty cycles and evolving performance expectations across today’s lifting operations at ConExpo-Con/Agg this March.

Exhibiting in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall (Booth N10519), WireCo will focus on how rope design, construction and material selection can help address challenges such as rotation control, spooling behavior, wear resistance and long-term reliability across a range of crane applications.

WireCo says these considerations are particularly important in aggregate operations, where cranes are used in material handling, plant maintenance and heavy lifting and where ropes are exposed to abrasive environments and demanding duty cycles.

At ConExpo-Con/Agg, WireCo will present a selection of crane rope solutions manufactured in the U.S. under its Casar and Oliveira brands, with rope samples available to illustrate different construction approaches and use cases.

Related: Check out P&Q’s full coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg

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Simple, off-the-shelf components can help producers contain dust, protect equipment and get ahead of the upcoming silica rule.

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Dust management may not be glamorous, but it plays a role in nearly every dry crushing and screening application.

With the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) planning to enforce its final rule on respirable crystalline silica at all mining operations starting in April, producers should begin thinking about control measures now.

A discussion with an equipment manufacturer or dealer is a good place to start.

“We got into load and dust containment without really looking at the MSHA regulation,” says Joe Gibson, conveyor applications specialist at Superior, whose company developed a suite of conveyor solutions over the last several years with the intent of mitigating dust. “From the component side, Superior has always been strong in load support, belt support and power transmission. But we didn’t really offer any load containment solutions, meaning things like skirting, skirt clamp and wear liners.”

Although Gibson characterizes technologies like these as “passive dust control,” they’re off-the-shelf items that can serve as simple dust control solutions.

“It’s kind of like buying an idler and not engineering a special idler,” Gibson says. “That makes it a lot more cost competitive and user friendly to the extent that you’re not paying $60,000 in engineering fees but buying a product that’s designed to fit the vast majority of applications.”

Poor dust control

Almost every operation is a contender for dust controls, according to Gibson. Of all operations, he estimates 1 percent or less do a good job of controlling dust.

“It’s really because they haven’t had to think about it before,” Gibson says. “When you look at it and see a little bit of dust rising, it’s usually not that big of a concern. But over time it accumulates.”

Consider how much time your site spends on cleanup. Also, keep in mind that airborne dust damages critical moving parts.

“If you have airborne dust and it goes into the return side of your conveyor and cycles through the tail pulley, it’s causing accelerated wear on the tail pulley,” Gibson says. “It’s causing accelerated wear on any moving component – idlers included.”

Gibson contends dust could also be contaminating finished products.

“These are all things you can look at,” he says. “Look at the ways it’s costing you money that they’re not really even thinking about.”

Complete dust strategy

Determining the right dust control solutions for an operation may require a manufacturer or dealer’s assessment. The answer may not be one solution, however, but many.

“All the parts on the conveyor play together to create a good seal, contain the airflow and contain the dust,” Gibson says. “If you’re not sealed, the air is going to come out somewhere. So, the goal is to contain everything, seal everything and control the air.

“Once you’re controlling the airflow, then you can start regulating its speed, direction and cause the dust to settle,” he adds.

Discussions around dust containment solutions often lead to skirting systems.

“With belt-to-belt transfers where you’re getting visible dust coming out, we can handle that no problem with our skirting system with our stilling box,” Gibson says.

The same goes for several crushing arrangements.

“Coming out of cone crushers – even a dual-cone setup – we have that dialed in where we have a setup for it,” Gibson says. “We have a solution for jaw crushers, as well.”

In many cases, a skirting system with a stilling box is a good starting point for dust control. Truly mitigating dust typically calls for additional measures, though.

“If I put in a skirting system and a stilling box but I don’t have good load support under it, I’ll get a lot of belt sag and the dust will come out underneath,” Gibson says. “So, you need to have an impact system and good belt support going up through it.”

Tail pulleys play a role in dust management, as well.

“If someone is using a wing tail pulley rather than a chevron wing or a drum, it puts a lot of vibration on the belt,” Gibson says. “We call it belt flutter. If it’s got belt flutter going through the load zone, you end up not getting a good seal.”

Beyond compliance

Although Gibson estimates that only about one in 100 operations currently utilize passive dust control solutions effectively, he expects adoption to increase as MSHA enforcement begins. Still, the benefits of dust control solutions go beyond regulatory compliance.

“It’s being pushed by the government as a regulation, but in reality, it’s a money-saving item for the end user in the long run,” Gibson says. “If they’re setting up a system and they’re not controlling their dust, they’re going to have component failure, as well as cleanup and environmental issues. It’ll pay for itself relatively quickly.”

Related: Closing the gap on guarding

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer. Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance […]

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At Buchanan Pump, every pump is remanufactured to deliver at least 90% of the original manufacturer’s performance curve. Confidently backed by a 6-month limited warranty, our process ensures your equipment runs stronger, longer.

Each pump is fully disassembled, analyzed, and rebuilt with new or refurbished components. After reassembly, it undergoes rigorous testing in our Advanced Test Center, measured against the original manufacturer’s performance curve. We guarantee a minimum of 90% efficiency, with an average of 97%, ensuring every remanufactured pump delivers reliable, high‑performance operation.

Our in-house remanufacturing process is supported by four key departments: the Reman Shop, Parts Department, Machine Shop, and Rewind Shop.

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The company’s five new models spanning 3,250 to 3,600 lbs. will be shown in the Festival Grounds at ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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Manitou launched five new large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs) ranging in operating capacity from 3,250 to 3,600 lbs.

All five will be present at ConExpo-Con/Agg, where Manitou will exhibit in the Festival Grounds (F42042).

According to the company, each new skid steer and CTL model is a ground-up, modern industrial redesign featuring breakout force, hydraulic horsepower and auxiliary hydraulic performance that meets or exceeds many of the largest comparable machines in the industry.

“These five new models represent the best of Manitou global innovation matched with North American craftsmanship – from an engineering and design team that has built skid steers and CTLs in South Dakota for more than 50 years,” says Ilmars Nartish, vice president of North America at Manitou.”

Nathan Ryan, global product manager of skid steers and CTLs at Manitou, says demand for larger skid steers and CTLs continues to grow.

“It’s preferred to add that power and capacity in the footprint of a compact machine that’s still easy to transport and is familiar to operators versus adding a larger piece of construction equipment in many applications,” Ryan says. “At Manitou, we approached this as an opportunity to completely redesign the larger end of our product line to go toe-to-toe with other large-frame machines in the industry while maintaining our focus on lower total cost of ownership, versatility through attachment capabilities and connected technologies that improve fleet management.”

The expansion of a core product line, among the most in-demand in the construction, rental, and agricultural industries, fits Manitou’s greater vision of delivering a full-line fleet to the North American market.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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The expansion extends Mellott’s sales and service support for Florida aggregate producers and contractors.

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Metso expanded Mellott’s territory into Florida at the start of 2026.

The expansion builds on Mellott’s existing Metso coverage in the Southeast, where it serves both aggregate producers and contractors.

“We are thrilled about this expanded partnership with Metso, as it enables us to deliver even greater value to our loyal Florida customer base that has trusted us for over 30 years,” says Nick Ecker, president of Mellott.

Adds Steve Cianci, vice president of Americas distribution management at Metso: “Mellott has a strong track record in customer satisfaction as a Metso distributor, and they have been recognized with Metso’s distributor awards for their sales and service performance and capabilities. It is essential that we work with distributor partners who are willing to invest alongside us to ensure the best possible customer experience. Mellott has demonstrated a clear ability to scale its business with Metso through disciplined investment, operational excellence and a strong focus on customers.”

Related: Mellott appoints Ecker as president

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The brand will be one of many represented in the Terex booth at March 3-7 show in Las Vegas.

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MDS plans to display its M515 heavy-duty trommel at ConExpo-Con/Agg, exhibiting in the Terex booth (Booth SV2357) outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.

MDS says the M515 remains a centerpiece of its equipment portfolio. The brand says it is known for its ability to process tough, clay‑bound and oversize material.

“As the industry faces more complex material challenges and tighter operational demands, the M515 continues to stand out as a machine that simply gets the job done,” says Steven Keenan, general manager at MDS. “Its strength, flexibility and proven capability make it a valuable asset for quarries across the region, and we’re proud to highlight it as part of our 30‑year celebration.

MDS will also celebrate 30 years in business during the March 3-7 show.

“We’re extremely proud to have celebrated 30 years of MDS,” Keenan says. “This anniversary is not just about reflecting on our past; it’s about looking ahead. ConExpo gives us the perfect opportunity to connect with operators, distributors and customers across North America. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and discussing how our equipment can continue to deliver value and reliability in the years ahead.”

Additionally, MDS will have a dedicated regional sales manager based in the U.S. this spring. Having spent the past several years working hands‑on in the U.S. aggregate and recycling equipment markets, Liam Óg Murray will take up the role and aim to strengthen support for MDS customers and distributors across North America.

Related: Check out P&Q’s complete coverage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026

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See new equipment and technology options available from SEW-Eurodrive, Thunder Creek Equipment, Petro-Canada Lubricants and more.

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Custom barcode labeling elevates traceability, logistics

SEW-Eurodrive introduced a customized barcode labeling service designed to simplify product identification, streamline logistics and optimize material flow for industrial customers. Designed for high-volume, efficiency-driven operations, DriveTag helps manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators achieve faster throughput, fewer errors and greater traceability – all through a streamlined labeling solution. Each DriveTag is a custom barcode label applied directly to SEW-Eurodrive products or packaging. Customers determine the data embedded in the tag – such as material number, purchase order, project number and SEW serial number – creating a fully personalized system that mirrors their internal processes.

Fuel & lube skids for mobile fleet maintenance

Thunder Creek Equipment launched three all-new fuel and lube skids that bring the company’s lineup of no-HAZMAT mobile fleet management solutions to flatbed trucks, utility trailers and more. The three skids are based on current platforms available in trailer form and as truck upfits: the multi-tank oil skid, the service and lube skid and the multi-tank diesel skid. Each skid achieves no HAZMAT requirements through Thunder Creek’s original and proprietary tank design that carries fluids in quantities of 115 gallons or less while keeping them entirely independent during travel.

FA-4 Oil gains Volvo, Mack approvals

Duron Advanced 5W-30, a low-viscosity FA-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oil, received approval for use under the Volvo VDS-5 and Mack EOS-5 specifications. Following a field-testing program across multiple engine platforms, Petro-Canada Lubricants says Duron Advanced 5W-30 is now approved for Volvo and Mack engines for model year 2021 and newer. Operators using Duron Advanced 5W-30 can take advantage of fuel economy improvements of up to 0.5 percent over a VDS-4.5/EOS-4.5 approved fluid.

AI-powered platform accelerates custom tire development

OTR Engineered Solutions debuted its AI-powered TreadIQ platform, designed to empower OTR engineers to create custom off-the-road tires and tread patterns for OEMs and distributors. According to OTR, the tool helps reduce time to market by allowing engineers and customers to finalize a tire concept in as little as one day. With TreadIQ, OTR says its engineers can input customer preferences for tread styling and performance, and the system will instantly generate functional 3D tire concepts.

Turn field hazards into actionable data

CheckProof launched a risk assessment capability as an integrated addition designed to simplify and strengthen safety management. The new tool enables organizations to replace manual, disconnected safety processes with a fully digital, traceable, mobile-first solution that helps teams proactively identify, mitigate and monitor risks across their operations. With the new feature, field teams can now quickly identify hazards, assess probability and consequence, and log actions directly from their devices. Teams can also assign responsibilities, set deadlines and monitor mitigation measures in real time. The risk assessment tool is available within CheckProof’s platform and app.

New blueprint for water stewardship

Weir released a new report calling for a more strategic, technology-driven approach to water management in mining. The report, titled “Untapped: Mining’s opportunity to unlock value through strategic water management and innovative technology,” offers a variety of findings. For example, Weir reports that 16 percent of the world’s critical mineral mines are in highly water-stressed areas. Through the report, Weir invites discussion to shift from process-specific problem-solving to strategic water stewardship, urging collaboration among industry leaders, technology innovators, communities, financiers and governments. Says Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir. “By working together and embracing new approaches and technologies, we can unlock greater value from water, strengthen trust with our stakeholders and help secure a more sustainable future for mining.”

Related: The latest in available equipment

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus™, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it. Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled […]

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Dyno Nobel is proud to introduce Navus, the new handheld electronic initiation system for safe, reliable blasting anywhere you need it.

Navus offers the key safety, reliability, and timing precision benefits of large, centralized systems in a lightweight, portable unit. Weighing just 600 grams (1.3 pounds), Navus can be easily carried anywhere on-site for unparalleled convenience. Navus supports up to 400 detonators per blast and up to 2,500 meters (1.6 miles) of harness wire for adaptability in extended set-ups.

As operations shift from traditional electric or non-electric detonators, Navus pairs seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s electronic detonators, including the DigiShot^® XR series, to enhance blast outcomes. Together, they can increase throughput, lower downstream costs, and deliver measurable improvements in fragmentation and vibration control.

For safe, reliable initiation of NONEL^® rounds, Navus works seamlessly with Dyno Nobel’s DriftShot Starters, which eliminate stray currents, radiofrequency interference, and static discharge. Navus and DriftShot Starters offer greater safety, precision, efficiency, and control for superior blasting outcomes.

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments. Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent […]

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For surface mining and quarry operations, drill pipe reliability plays a major role in productivity, tooling life, and overall cost per foot. Republic Drill Co supplies Perforator pipe to mining operations across the United States, offering access to pipe engineered for demanding production drilling environments.

Perforator pipe is known for its strength, straightness, and consistent thread quality, helping crews maintain drilling accuracy under high torque and repetitive impact. With more than 40 years of drilling experience, Republic understands how pipe performance affects uptime in active mine sites and works closely with customers to ensure proper application and long term reliability.

Rather than treating drill pipe as a commodity, Republic provides technical insight and dependable supply for mining operations that rely on consistent performance.

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