Aggregate & Recycling Section

In the latest step on its path toward carbon neutrality, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) became the first manufacturer to deliver a construction machine built using fossil-free steel to a customer.

This demonstrates the fasttracking of innovation to realworld solutions as companies across the value chain come together to drive change, the company said.

The A30G articulated hauler built using fossil-free steel was handed over by Volvo CE President Melker Jernberg to longstanding customer NCC on June 1, 2022, at a ceremony hosted by LeadIt — the Leadership Group for Industry Transition — in conjunction with the United Nations environmental meeting Stockholm +50. It was attended by John Kerry, US Special Presidential Envoy to Climate and Annika Strandhäll, Swedish Minister for Climate.

The move comes just nine months after the company unveiled the world’s first vehicle concept using fossil-free steel, as part of the testing of the implementation in an ordinary production setup.

While commercial introduction is expected to be gradual with selected customers, this speedy first handover is an important milestone in the group’s ambition to drive industry transformation towards global climate goals.

The A30G is produced at Volvo CE’s Braås facility in Sweden, using the existing manufacturing process, with fossil-free steel from Swedish steel company SSAB.

Jernberg said, “We are sure that to succeed in decarbonizing the construction industry, actors in the value chain will need to collaborate and act. Thanks to our strong partnerships with other driven and forward-thinking companies, we are now able to lead the change towards fossil-free construction and be the first to deliver a machine built using fossil-free steel to a customer. Turning commitments into actions is key to building the world we want to live in.”

Tomas Carlsson, CEO and president of NCC, said, “NCC has a firm commitment to contribute to sustainable development. We are working determinedly and systematically to reach that target, which includes selecting machines that live up to our high demands. As demonstrated in this great example, it takes strong and proactive partnerships between several players to make the sustainable shift possible.”

As part of its Science-Based Targets commitment, Volvo CE is set to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Alongside the electrification of its machines, the company recognizes the importance of reducing its carbon footprint across its entire value chain. This includes the raw materials used in its products, of which steel is a major component. The production using fossil-free steel in Volvo CE’s machines and components will be gradual and depend on aspects such as steel availability.

For more information, visit www.volvogroup.com. 

The A30G articulated hauler is made from fossil-free steel provided by partner SSAB. (L-R) are Martin Lundstedt, Tomas Carlsson, John Kerry, Annika Strandhäll, Melker Jernberg and Martin Lindqvist.

Association of Equipment Manufacturers... AEM President Applauds Passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Kip Eideberg, senior vice president of government and industry relations for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve S.3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.

S.3580 now heads to the President’s desk, and he is expected to sign the legislation.

“From months-long delays of critical parts and components to ongoing holdups in the shipment of export-ready goods, equipment manufacturers are feeling the pressure of persistent supply chain constraints,” said Eideberg. “This issue is not limited to just our industry; sectors across the American economy are negatively impacted. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act will help address the backlog of export delays by increasing the available number of containers for U.S. exports and create better transparency in ocean freight practices. Thirty percent of all equipment manufactured in the United States is destined for export, so we are particularly sensitive to any interruptions in shipping and exporting goods.

“While we are optimistic this legislation will help break down the bottlenecks at ports across the country, more can and must be done to help American businesses, workers and consumers who continue to face economic challenges. This bipartisan legislation is a step in the right direction, and we encourage our elected leaders to keep the momentum going as the negotiations around the Bipartisan Innovation Act continue.

“Equipment manufacturers call on lawmakers to reach across the aisle to deliver tariff relief to U.S. equipment manufacturers, incentivize domestic semiconductor R&D and manufacturing, strengthen America’s critical supply chains and invest in the next generation of skilled workers.”

For more information, visit www.aem.org. 

Pages 17-22 Aggregate Production and Recycling Section

For more information on crushing, screening and recycling equipment, visit CEG's Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.

Metso Outotec Closes Divestment of Metal Recycling Biz

Metso Outotec has successfully completed the divestment of its metal recycling business line to Mimir, an investment company based in Stockholm, Sweden.

The sold metal recycling business includes the brands Lindemann and Texas Shredder. The business will operate globally under the Lindemann brand, and will be headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Its approximately 160 employees have transferred to the new company.

The divestment was announced on Dec. 31, 2021.

For more information, visit mogroup.com. 

Sandvik Offers Enhanced Three-Deck Doublescreen Solution

Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens’ new QA452 is the latest evolution of the Sandvik QA Series products and 3-deck Doublescreen technology.

Sandvik Doublescreen technology typically outperforms traditional screens by up to 30 percent offering a tailored rock processing solution for quarry, recycling and mining industries, according to the manufacturer.

With a host of new innovations, Sandvik has engineered the first of its kind, three-deck tracked mobile plant with independent screen angle adjustment and hydraulic screen separation.

Featuring two triple deck inline screen boxes with equal size screen decks, each providing 100 sq. ft of screening area.

More Productivity

Screen enhancements include an 11 percent longer bottom screen deck to extract more fines. Featuring independent screen angle adjustment, the primary screen can be independently adjusted from the secondary screen, allowing operators to optimize their throughput, screening efficiency and product gradations.

The primary screen performs as a fines extractor, while the secondary screen performs as a grader. Two processes on one plant, offering exceptional flexibility, excellent separation, accurate grading and massive throughput, according to the manufacturer. More Sustainability

Sandvik offer hybrid “e” drive with electric plug-in, which means you can choose your most economical and efficient energy source. The QA452 provides a lower environmental impact due to reduced fuel consumption and the latest powerpack onboard offers less operating noise and low emissions. In addition, the hydraulic system has been enhanced to reduce energy wastage, and its hydraulic oil change intervals have been extended from 2000-4000 hours meaning up to 50 percent less hydraulic oil is consumed over 10,000 hours of machine usage (subject to oil sampling). More Flexibility

The primary screen also can be hydraulically separated to gain better access for maintenance and screen media changes. The addition of a new oversize cross conveyor means greater oversize material extraction. This cross conveyor also can be reversed, to allow the plant to function like a two-deck screen with oversize and mid overs discharged together.

Each screen deck features end tension screen media using Sandvik’s mesh tensioning system. This means faster screen mesh tensioning and removal when you need uptime. The new range of Sandvik WX rubber media combines the high accuracy of wire screens, but with the durability of rubber offering up to 10x longer wear life* and up to 50 percent faster installation time compared to wire mesh*, according to the manufacturer. (*Test results and calculations are to be considered as results reached under certain and controlled conditions. These test results and calculations should not be

The primary screen performs as a fines extractor, while the secondary screen performs as a grader.

treated as specifications and Sandvik does not guarantee, warrant or represent the outcome of test results or calculations in any or all circumstances.) Having equal size panels also means the screen media is interchangeable between decks. More Connectivity The QA452 comes with Sandvik’s My Fleet telemetry system and 7-year data subscription as standard. This offers 24/7 fleet management, geo-fencing and remote support. More Safety Features Sandvik has included several features as standard to improve operator and onsite protection. Dust suppression spray bars, onboard water pump, safety pull cords and lighting mast are now fitted as standard for extra peace of mind. For more information, visit rockprocessing.sandvik. 

Sensor-based sorting specialist TOMRA Recycling announced the appointment of Parker Bynum as the new sales manager, USA West, covering the waste and recycling industry.

In this role, Bynum will consult directly with TOMRA partners and customers to implement the right advanced sorting technology solutions designed to improve recycling recovery rates, increase product purity and throughput, and boost profitability. He takes over for Nick Doyle, who has been promoted to the newly created position of key accounts manager, North America.

“I’ve personally known and worked with Parker for several years and have experienced first-hand his unrelenting passion for recycling and advancing the circular economy as well as his strong work ethic,” said Ty Rhoad, regional director Americas for TOMRA Recycling. “Over the years, Parker has built a vast network of industry connections who respect his dedication to doing whatever it takes to ensure their success.”

Bynum brings to TOMRA Recycling more than a decade of industry and related sales experience. He served as business development manager with industry giant Waste Management’s hauling sector in the southern region, establishing the company’s recycling services. He also worked for Rehrig Pacific Company for four years, where he was an outside environmental sales representative to municipal and private hauling companies over a six-state region.

“TOMRA is a global organization with thousands of installations worldwide. This gives me the opportunity to take the best recycling practices from various markets and apply them to the western region territory. As the recycling industry continues to grow, so too does the need for further sorting automation with TOMRA technologies, and I am eager to customize these best practices for my customers’ specific sorting needs,” said Bynum. “I look forward to building on Nick’s [Doyle] success, and I see potential for emerging markets like wood and textile recycling.”

Doyle Moves to Key Accounts

Bynum takes over territory responsibilities from Nick Doyle, who has been promoted to key accounts manager, North America, for TOMRA Recycling. This newly created position expands the company’s level of support, tasking Doyle to work more closely with larger recycling operations and provide customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of customers with multiple systems working at various locations throughout North America. He also will lead the charge in developing the emerging wood and textile markets as well as other rising niche segments.

“Nick has done a tremendous job developing the western region for TOMRA Recycling and has established great relationships with both smaller and larger recycling operations,” said Rhoad. “His previous experience with a plant builder plus these last four years with TOMRA affords him a deeper understanding of optical sorting technologies as well as entire recycling processes. These unique qualifications will allow TOMRA Recycling to better assist our key account customers’ sorting needs and lead the charge on emerging markets.”

To more efficiently support their customers, Bynum and Doyle will work from their field offices.

Bynum will operate out of Portland, Ore., and can be reached at 916/908-9085 or Parker.Bynum@Tomra.com. Doyle will continue to work from his Los Angeles-based office and can be reached at 916/215-9215 or Nick.Doyle@Tomra.com.

For more information on TOMRA Recycling visit www.tomra.com/recycling. 

Parker Bynum Nick Doyle

Innovation Addresses Issue of Downtime From Hose Damage

Komatsu is introducing a new underground hard rock drilling machine with several advanced features originating from customer input and collaboration, including hoseless booms.

The ZJ32Bi is a battery-electric, medium-class jumbo built on a common platform for increased user adoption and efficient training. The new machine offers a standard reduced hose configuration — only six per boom — with a hoseless option.

The hoseless boom completes all fluid and communication transfer inside of the boom cylinder, offering a potential game-changer in terms of automation and productivity. A hoseless boom also eliminates the need to account for hoses in automation algorithms and eliminates wear between the inner and outer boom tubes for improved drilling accuracy over time.

Because of the common platform of the ZJ32Bi, it essentially becomes a multifunction drilling machine, according to the manufacturer.

Other key features of the ZJ32Bi include: • An intelligent control system that allows for semiautonomous functionality or operator augmentation • A modular battery-electric driveline with up to 130 kW (65 kW base) of onboard energy for the demanding tram cycles and rigorous hard rock mining • A newly designed fully enclosed operator cabin with advanced noise reduction, operator ergonomics, double-curved glass with a focus on air cleanliness • Lightweight, durable feeds in fixed and double telescopic versions, featuring cast polyurethane components to reduce weight and help improve longevity.

For more information, visit www.komatsu.com/en/products/underground-hardrock-drills/. 

From Reduction to Shaping

Yo our ability to turn virgin material and waste pr h h roduct into high quality aggregates requires equipment with unmatched d d power and precision. From reducing shot rock to sizing and shaping fine sand, we design and manufacture the most versatile and efficient cru ushers. Not sure what you need? Let our experts partner with you to apply y the ideal solution.

astecindustries.com

1158 ithEd dBoulevar NE 7017que, NM 8Albuquer 30044-1505-3 .com oupsw pewesterngr.th gwww

z Blvd. asque5000 V 61, CO 802Denver 55-5900 303-3

cial Blvd.9 Commer322 ado Springs, CO 80906Color 1 46-5579-517

d.ntage Ronr0 F40 I-732 5051CO 8and Junction, CGr 550 1 1-140-279 5 1 Old Highway 94521 Boulder Cit 9006, NV 8y 902-27 3- 4 5075 7 280 . W. W oad alley RV 6 7632Rialto, CA 9 7 0074-274909-87 . Butler DriveW.6321 9 W age, AZEl Mir 1404-53-5926 eet2 South Jackson Str14 1019Amarillo, TX 7 327800-699-1 82 226

eetth Str Lubbock, 4409TX 7 4 4 74806-7 79-568

ve3 S. 4th A16 606376Mansfield, TX 7 0113-277-418

est 000 W90 N. 23 2440Lindon, UT 8 6216-691-780

ve.ent Ar8 East T244 A WASpokane, W 21299 45 751-04800-5 7 ginia St80 N. Vir77 eno, NVR 5-7577 4211-979

.goodfellowcorp.com g pwww 02 Nor1

eetth Main Str 4590d, TX 7eforHer 7 806-364-568 est Ind#6 W cledustrial Cir Odessa, 16 769TX 7 7 32-343 7883-2

.texasbwww g bearing.com

. 0 W1 IH -1738 3eeway Exit 69rF 4398Columbus, TX 7 2-690239-77 9

ve. S.d A1 83r4322 A WAKent, W 28039 524800-669-2 Weet S444 Ivan Str91 A WAr,ochR ester, W 97589 124-44800-30 0 Cloudbu146 ayWarst W Eugene, OR 9 40274 7 6-92800-8 118 ve.2nd A1 NE 8425 orP 0227tland, OR 9 97750-7800-9 1 International D01 .Dr 8Missoula, MT 59 08 3 S.55 Highway 913 1alispell, MT 5990K 9014-4800-43 d.ontage Rr50 S. F87 101Billings, MT 59 9585-23 73800-7