Like many others, I have been involved with the CMPA since its inception and can congratulate the CMPA on its remarkable evolution over the years, to the point where the 100th issue of its official organ “Sand & Stone” is published. Well batted indeed. The CMPA was formed because of a perceived need for …
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Congratulations from WorkSafe Firstly WorkSafe would like to congratulate the CMPA on the publication of their 100th issue of Sand and Stone. It’s a wonderful achievement – WorkSafe views the magazine as an ideal platform to highlight significant achievements and…
From the entire team here at Earth Resources Regulation (ERR), I extend my congratulations to CMPA for the 100th issue of Sand & Stone magazine. While it’s true that the magazine has made a significant contribution to the quarrying industry,…
When one reflects on the past 15-20 years, the changes in the Quarry Industry and VicRoads have been quite profound. The introduction of quality assurance contracts in the mid 90’s, changed significantly the way both VicRoads and the quarry industry…
BCA Consulting (formerly Bell, Cochrane & Associates), has been actively involved with the CMPA from the first meeting in 1999 at Campbellfield. We have seen the Sand & Stone publication evolve from its early beginnings to its present format which…
Mawsons makes quarrying history Mawsons was founded in 1912 by E.B (Barney) Mawson, who began work as a contractor cutting thistles for the Kerang Shire. The company steadily grew, moving from horse-drawn tip drays to petrol-powered trucks. Barney’s three sons…
Supporting quarrying for the long haul The William Adams story dates back to 1884 when William John Adams began a trading business marketing famous brands of railway equipment in the booming Melbourne economy. In 1926, William Adams became a distributor…
DE Quarries digs deep to build rural Victoria For more than 70 years DE Quarry Solutions has been supporting Western Victoria by supplying a range of processed crushed rock for road and infrastructure projects. Australia’s regional infrastructure requires large scale…
Cutting edge design that improves bucket lifespan, equipment performance and operator efficiency. The primary reason customers spend money on expensive Front End Loaders is to use the bucket, therefore why not focus on its long and productive health, which has…
The modern quarry: supporting communities and infrastructure Conundrum Holdings is a family owned business with a number of quarry sites throughout Victoria, delivering quality products while caring for employees, the community and the environment. The company’s original Northern Quarries site…
Terex Jaques helps quarries meet increased product demands Established in 1885, Jaques began manufacturing crushing equipment in Richmond, Victoria. In 1949, it became a public company, listed on the Victorian stock exchange, prior to being taken over by Clyde Engineering…