Thu October 06, 2016
Komatsu Purchases Four Branches of Road Machinery
Komatsu America Corp. has announced the purchase of four branches of Road Machinery, LLC. that will become company-owned facilities under the Komatsu Southwest banner. The four locations, El Paso, TX; Carlsbad, NM; Albuquerque, NM; and Farmington, NM; will support Komatsu's long-term strategic plans to grow and strengthen the distribution channel....
Wed October 05, 2016
MINExpo 2016 Offers Latest in Mining Equipment, Technology
MINExpo 2016 was held in Las Vegas, Nev., from Sept. 26 to 28. Manufacturers displayed the latest in mining equipment, innovative technology and solutions. Exhibits covered more than 840,000 sq. ft. (78,038.5 sq m), outpacing MINExpo 2012....
Lori Tobias - Tue October 04, 2016
Contractor Snuffs Out Underground Coal Mine Fires
For more than nine months, crews with Earthmovers Unlimited Inc. have labored cautiously to reach a coal fire 146 ft. (44.5 m) below the surface of the earth in Carbondale, Pa. At stake, 50 homes and the safety of all who reside within them....
Mon October 03, 2016
Ritchie Bros. Holds Two-Day Sale in Fort Worth, Texas
With thousands of buyers from around the world participating in Ritchie Bros.' eighth Texas auction of the year, Ritchie Bros. sold more than 4,400 equipment items and trucks for more than $54 million over two days in Fort Worth from Sept 21 to 22, 2016....
Fri September 30, 2016
Alex Lyon & Son Holds September Sale in Dallas, Texas
On Sept. 20, Alex Lyon & Son held a public auction in Dallas, Texas. Items for sale included dozers, loaders/backhoes, generators, lighting and more. Manufacturers represented included Case, John Deere, Komatsu, WhisperWatt and Allmand, among others....
Thu September 29, 2016
Komatsu America Corp. Previews the New D375Ai-8 Intelligent Machine Control Crawler Dozer
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, previewed the new 636HP, D375Ai-8 intelligent machine control crawler dozer at MINExpo today. Featuring more production and faster cycle times, including 20% more horsepower in reverse than the prior model, the first mining-class dozer equipped with intelligent machine control also comes with structural enhancements for increased durability of mainframe and track frame....
Komatsu - Thu September 29, 2016
Komatsu Previews the 930E-5 Mining Haul Truck
Komatsu America Corp. previewed the 930E-5 haul truck at MINExpo. Scheduled for availability in the second half of 2017, the 930E-5 joins a 930 line that is the world's most popular for ultra-class mining trucks, with more than 1900 sold worldwide....
Thu September 29, 2016
Komatsu Introduces the PC4000-11 Hydraulic Mining Shovel
Komatsu America Corp. has announced the North American commercial release of the PC4000-11 hydraulic mining shovel at MINExpo. Best suited to pair with 150-240 ton trucks, the PC4000-11 can be configured as a shovel or backhoe, depending on the application....
Tue September 27, 2016
Komatsu and Joy Global CEOs Talk Commitment to Mining Innovation at MINExpo 2016
Tetsuji (Ted) Ohashi, President and CEO of Komatsu Ltd., and Ted Doheny, President and CEO of Joy Global Inc., met today at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2016 in Las Vegas. Both companies have a major presence at this year's show, the premier exposition of mining equipment and services in the world....
Tue September 27, 2016
Komatsu Unveils Autonomous Haulage Vehicle at MINExpo 2016
Komatsu has unveiled an "Innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle" featuring a cabless structure at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas, U.S.A. this year. Unlike 930E and 830E autonomous models, Komatsu has newly developed this vehicle exclusively as an unmanned vehicle designed to maximize the advantages of unmanned operation....
