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19/11/2008
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WODONGA TAFE USES LATEST KOMATSU TECHNOLOGY
Komatsu Australia has recently delivered a new WA250PZ-6 wheel loader to Wodonga TAFE’s National Industrial Skills Centre – providing trainee operators with access to the latest state-of-the-art loader technology.
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11/11/2008
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SUPERCAR DRIVERS TOUR NORTH QLD KOMATSU MINE SITES
A team from Komatsu Australia recently accompanied V8 Supercar superstars Craig Lowndes, Jamie Whincup and Steven Richards on a tour of mining centres in North Queensland – hosting the TeamVodafone and Ford Performance Racing Team for a week in August, when the drivers were on a six-week racing break during the Olympics.
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04/11/2008
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PAUL CHENERY, NSW MAJOR ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Paul Chenery, who is Komatsu Australia’s NSW Major Accounts Manager, Construction & Utility, is responsible for providing sales support to the company’s major account customers – covering the construction, quarrying and recycling industries throughout the state.
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04/11/2008
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40-YEAR CELEBRATION FOR NZ QUARRY CONFERENCE
One of the highlights of this year’s Institute of Quarrying (NZ)/Aggregate and Quarry Association (NZ) conference, held in early July in Auckland was a smorgasbord of music and musical theatre put on by Komatsu NZ at the Auckland Town Hall over the past 40 years – conceived as a tribute to the organisation’s 40th annual conference.
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28/10/2008
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CRAWLER TRACK SKIDSTEERS GIVE INCREASED VERSATILITY
Komatsu Australia has released two crawler track skidsteer loaders, the 3.82 tonne CK25-1 and the 4.33 tonne CK35-1, providing increased versatility and higher capacity compared with conventional and competitive skidsteers.
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28/10/2008
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KEEPING TABS ON KOMATSU’S KOMTRAX SYSTEM
Komatsu Australia has recently appointed Karl Pettengell as its National Komtrax Administrator, responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of the growing numbers of machines operating under the Komtrax remote machine monitoring system throughout Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia.
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22/10/2008
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EAST COAST SETS STANDARD WITH KOMATSU EXCAVATORS
A major player in the east coast plant hire business, Maas Group, has set the standard by turning wholly to Komatsu excavators as a result of their performance, productivity, fuel efficiency and back up service.
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22/10/2008
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HM300-2 DUMP TRUCKS HANDLE CHALLENGING APPLICATION
Divall’s Earthmoving & Bulk Haulage, a Goulburn-based construction contractor and quarry operation, has been finding its recently purchased Komatsu HM300-2 articulated dump trucks are ideal in challenging haulage applications.
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16/10/2008
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SWITCH TO KOMATSU FOR RAIL CONTRACTOR
Rail maintenance contractor M & J Kuipers has a fleet of four Komatsu PC40MR-2 excavators, fitted with "High Rail" systems and specialist attachments for carrying out maintenance for Australian Rail Track Corporation.
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10/10/2008
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KOMATSU FINANCE IS SMOOTH AND HASSLE FREE
Brad Young, owner of BJ Young Earthmoving, based in Paraburdoo, Western Australia, has learnt that he can trust Komatsu equipment – and the service and support that comes with it – while working in the remote Pilbara and Kimberly regions.
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07/10/2008
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DALBY COUNCIL QUARRY GOES FOR KOMATSU
Queensland’s Dalby Regional Council – located about 200km west of Brisbane – has recently taken delivery of a Komatsu WA480-6 loader and HM300-2 articulated dump truck for its Jimbour Quarry.
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07/10/2008
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KVX G.E.T. PROVES ITSELF IN TOUGH SUNSHINE COAST QUARRIES
Sunshine Coast Quarries, based near Kenilworth 50km west of Noosa, Queensland, has converted all buckets on the site to the Komatsu KVX ground engaging tool system after an outstandingly successful trial on its Komatsu PC600LC-7 60 tonne face excavator in 2004.
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30/09/2008
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HANSON’S BASS POINT QUARRY HAS DREAM RUN WITH KOMATSU
Hanson Construction Materials Bass Point quarry, located just south of Wollongong, has had a long and highly successful relationship with Komatsu, in particular its WA500 series of loaders – with its latest WA500-6 loaders described by Hanson’s maintenance team leader as a "dream to work on".
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30/09/2008
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CONTRACTOR HAS LONG ASSOCIATION WITH KOMATSU
Harding’s Earthmoving, a family-owned and run civil construction company based in Uki on the NSW North Coast – and which has been using Komatsu equipment since it was formed in 1981 – has received a number of awards over the years recognising the high quality and standards of its work.
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22/09/2008
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BROTHERS BUILD ANOTHER COMPANY AROUND KOMATSU
Four brothers whose father founded one of New Zealand’s largest mining and civil contractors from the 1960s through to the 1990s – built largely around Komatsu equipment – have set up their own company, again based around Komatsu.
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22/09/2008
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CONTRACTOR GETS “FANTASTIC” SERVICE FROM KOMATSU
One Komatsu Finance New Zealand customer who’s very happy with the service and support he receives is Andy MacDonald, owner of Christchurch-based Advanced Excavating (2007) Ltd, who finds it "fantastic to deal with".
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22/09/2008
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KOMATSU'S SMALLEST DASH 8 EXCAVATOR
Komatsu Australia has released the smallest in its Dash 8 excavator range, the PC130-8, a 13 tonne machine that incorporates all the advanced features of much larger excavators in the Dash 8 range.
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19/09/2008
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KOMATSU DELIVERS FINANCE & SUPPORT TO ENVIRO
Three Komatsu excavators fitted with Sandvik breakers and demolition attachments are playing a key role in the demolition of a 17 storey building in Brisbane’s CBD between June and the end of August.
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19/09/2008
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KOMATSU’S NEW PAT BLADE DOZER IS MACHINE CONTROL-READY
Komatsu has released the D51EX-22 dozer, a 13 tonne, 97 kW hydrostatic drive machine fitted as standard with a straight PAT (power/angle/tilt) blade and factory plumbed to take Topcon 2D and 3D machine control systems.
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16/09/2008
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WA PLANT HIRER IMPRESSED WITH EXCAVATOR PERFORMANCE
Karratha-based San Remo Plant Hire – which has just changed its name to Karratha Plant Hire to better reflect its area of operations – has had a fleet of Komatsu excavators – including a PC200-6 which is coming up to 20,000 hours – working on the recently completed Burrup Peninsula LNG project.
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16/09/2008
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CI PROGRAM PAYS OFF IN A BIG WAY AT KALGOORLIE’S SUPERPIT
This is an edited version of an article by Fiona Thomson that originally appeared in the May 2008 edition of "The Dirt". KCGM’s quarterly newsletter for employees, contractors and the community.
Komatsu has successfully applied its continuous improvement program to its on-site operations Kalgoorlie’s Superpit, operated by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM), which include responsibility for availability and maintenance on the mine’s four PC8000 shovels, as Fiona Thomson reports.
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27/08/2008
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CDE CAPITAL OPTS FOR KOMATSU
CDE Capital, one of the Northern Territory’s leading employers of indigenous labour, has recently purchased a fleet of Komatsu for mining and construction projects across the Top End, from the north of Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Far North Queensland.
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27/08/2008
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WA OPERATORS DELIGHTED WITH NEW BACKHOE
Operators with Main Roads Western Australia have been "wrapt" in the performance of their new Komatsu WB97R-5 backhoe, which was delivered in late January 2008.
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12/08/2008
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JAMIE WHINCUP
Twenty five-year-old Jamie has been racing go-karts since he was seven, which he did as a "father/son thing" with his dad around tracks in Melbourne.
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12/08/2008
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CRAIG LOWNDES
Craig, who is now in his mid-30s, started his racing career at the age of 10, driving go-karts, before moving on to Formula Ford, and then Formula Holden in the early to mid 1990s.
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12/08/2008
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KOMATSU AND TRIPLE EIGHT: DIFFERENT INDUSTRY, SAME GOALS
Following Komatsu Australia’s decision to become a major sponsor of championship winning V8 Supercar team Triple Eight Race Engineering, this edition of D2E magazine provides a special profile of the team’s star drivers, Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup, and how they see their relationship with Komatsu.
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21/07/2008
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KOMATSU LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST HYBRID EXCAVATOR
Komatsu Ltd has announced the release of the world’s first hybrid (electro-hydraulic) excavator, which went on sale in Japan on June 1, 2008, delivering fuel savings of between 25% and 40%.
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04/07/2008
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KOMATSU RELEASES PC1250SP-8R
Komatsu Australia has released the PC1250-8 excavator/shovel, designed for applications in mining, quarrying and heavy construction.
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23/06/2008
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KOMATSU SERVICE IS “TOP NOTCH” FOR M&M
Upper Hutt-based contractor M&M Construction has recently purchased two Komatsu compact excavators following a trial period that showed them be superior to equivalent machines from other suppliers.
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23/06/2008
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KOMATSU CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR BEACON
Komatsu Australia has continued its support for the Beacon Foundation, with significant interaction between Komatsu employees and young Australians through Beacon programs including its highly regarded No Dole project.
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12/06/2008
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DETAILED RESEARCH JUSTIFIES KOMATSU PURCHASE
Central Earthmoving, a family-owned contractor based at Geraldton, WA, carries out very detailed research when selecting new equipment – resulting in it opting for Komatsu for all its recent purchases.
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12/06/2008
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KOMATSU NZ OPENS NEW WEST COAST BRANCH
Komatsu NZ has opened a new branch at Westport, on the South Island’s West Coast, as part of its on-going strategy of expanding its service and support capabilities throughout New Zealand.
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06/06/2008
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KOMATSU IS FIRST CHOICE FOR AUCKLAND CONTRACTOR
When recently established Auckland-based utility contractor Bodley Brothers needed to purchase new excavators, principals Doug and Corey Bodley asked around the industry, as well as applying their own experiences in the construction business over many years to come up with one answer: Komatsu!
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06/06/2008
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DIVALL IMPRESSED WITH KOMATSU SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Divall’s Earthmoving & Bulk Haulage, a Goulburn, NSW-based company, has recently returned to buying Komatsu equipment, including excavators and articulated dump trucks, as a result of inferior parts and service backup from other suppliers.
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30/05/2008
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JOE CATO BUILDS BUSINESS ON KOMATSU RELATIONSHIP
Wollongong-based contractor Cato Constructions – which celebrates 20 years in business this year – purchased its first Komatsu machine 13 years ago on the basis of engineering quality, reputation as a distributor, and support.
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23/05/2008
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KOMATSU SPONSORS LEIGHTON FAMILY DAY
In early February, Leighton Contractors held a family open day at the Rotowaro mine site west of Huntly, where it operates the mine on behalf of Solid Energy. Komatsu NZ was a major sponsor of the day.
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16/05/2008
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FULTON HOGAN IMPRESSED WITH KOMATSU SUPPORT
Over the past 12 months, leading trans-Tasman civil contractor Fulton Hogan has purchased a significant number of Komatsu wheel loaders and mini excavators for its South Island operations – the first time it has purchased Komatsu products in the past few years.
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16/05/2008
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BUILDING A STRONG RELATIONSHIP
A strong relationship between Sydney contractor JCM Contracting and Komatsu’s Sydney utility representative Matt Watton – backed by the customer support team – has seen the company purchase six Komatsu excavators over the past four years.
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09/05/2008
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830E FLEET AT ZINIFEX IS EXCEPTIONAL
A fleet of 42 Komatsu 830E dump trucks – including 12 new trucks added in the past year – has been giving exceptional performance and availability at Zinifex Century Mine in Queensland’s Gulf region.
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09/05/2008
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KOMATSU CRUSHER AT WORK ON NZ’S BIGGEST WIND FARM
A Komatsu BR380JG-1 mobile crusher owned by leading New Zealand contractor Higgins Contracting is playing a key role in the construction of New Zealand’s biggest wind farm to date, at Makara, southwest of "windy Wellington".
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09/05/2008
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KOMATSU EXPANDS NORTH QUEENSLAND OPERATIONS
Komatsu Australia has announced a significant expansion of its Queensland construction and utility operations, with the expansion of its support and representation in North Queensland.
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01/05/2008
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Komatsu Finance helps make an easy switch from scrapers to articsTwo Victorian "committed scraper men" who recently switched to a combination of Komatsu articulated dump trucks and excavators for the productivity and cost-reduction benefits, used Komatsu Australia Corporate Finance to finance their new equipment fleet.
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11/01/2008
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Komatsu releases new 1.5 tonne miniKomatsu Australia has released the PC14R-2HS mini excavator, a 1.5 tonne short-tailswing machine featuring class-leading productivity and control, and ease of maintenance.
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08/11/2007
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Bowditch rides the Hunter Valley resources waveHunter Valley-based mining and civil construction contractor Bowditch & Partners Pty Ltd is a family-based company that has successfully ridden the demand for construction and resources-based services over the past 16 years.
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05/11/2007
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Komatsu machines play key role for PacDirtThree Komatsu machines - a D375A-5EO dozer,PC300-7EO excavator and PC450-7EO excavator - have delivered the highest levels of performance and reliability for a major industrial park complex in Sydney's Western Suburbs.
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05/11/2007
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Komatsu machines come out on top for landfill operationA South Australian landfill operation has recently purchased an additional three Komatsu machines for recycling and resource recovery operations, based on key factors including safety, best-fit for the purpose and customer support.
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17/08/2007
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Komatsu pulls its Boots On for customersKomatsu Australia held a major customer event in early August, inviting construction sector customers from around Australia and New Zealand to a facility in the NSW Hunter Valley to view its latest new products and services.
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30/07/2007
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New rental firm takes Komatsu packageDelta Rent, one of Australia’s newest rental firms – formed in mid-2006 and specialising in hiring large construction and quarrying equipment – recently purchased a Komatsu WA600-6 wheel loader and a PC600LC-8 excavator as a package for use in its rental operations.
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23/07/2007
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Low-emission versions of Komatsu ADTs releasedKomatsu Australia has released new versions of its 27 tonne and 36 tonne capacity articulated dump trucks, featuring new ecot3 technology engines, which deliver significantly lower emissions, improved fuel consumption and increased power and torque.
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20/07/2007
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Latest D155AX-6 dozer a winner for Swaps NZ quarryJ Swap Contractors Ltd – based at Matamata, NZ, south of Auckland – is a long-term customer of Komatsu NZ, and it was no surprise when the company added a new D155AX-6 dozer to its fleet in December last year
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20/07/2007
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PROFILE: Jonathan Borthwick, Mining Sales Manager, East CoastJonathan Borthwick, Komatsu Australia’s Mining Sales Manager, East Coast, is part of the company’s mining sectors marketing team, based at Komatsu Australia’s new Mining headquarters, which recently relocated to a dedicated new office at Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane.
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14/06/2007
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Barry takes pole position with Komatsu machinesBrisbane-based owner-operator (and Speedcar racer) Barry Wixted bases his business around a Komatsu SK714-5 skidsteer and PC30MR-2 excavator – a combination he says is ideal for his plant hire work throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
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13/06/2007
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Komatsu supports latest NSW training initiativeWith the on-going shortage of skilled earthmoving equipment operators, the construction industry increasingly has to take responsibility for training operators and other key trades required in the industry.
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13/03/2007
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PC2000-8 Mining Excavator Shovel slashes operating costsKomatsu Australia has just released the PC2000-8 mining excavator/shovel, a 200 tonne unit that replaces the PC1800-3 excavator/shovel, and which offers lower operating costs, increased fuel efficiency and the highest levels of operator safety.
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13/03/2007
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1300 Komatsu Customer Direct Service LaunchedIn December 2006 Komatsu Australia launches its new Customer Direct service, allowing customers to directly contact Komatsu's total customer support team from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call, simply by calling 1300 KOMATSU (1300 566 287).
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09/03/2007
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Komatsu's "Unreal Value" - mini excavatorsMost people don't know you can own a brand new Komatsu mini excavator from under $200 per week. When you compare this to the cost of hiring, which starts from around $300 per day, the benefits of ownership really start stacking up - even for semi-regular excavator users.
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08/03/2007
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Major order from massive HV coal mineKomatsu Australia is part-way through delivery of a large dozer and truck order to the largest truck-and-shovel coal mine in Australia, Rio Tinto’s Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) mine.
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08/03/2007
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Three good reasons why Coorong went for KomatsuSouth Australia's Coorong District Council, around 100 km south east of Adelaide, has recently taken delivery of its fifth item of Komatsu equipment in the past three years – based on machine reliability, the ease of doing business with Komatsu Australia and operator preference.
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01/03/2007
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PROFILE: Gary Steen, Komatsu CSSRWe profile Gary Steen, one of three Komatsu Australia customer support sales representatives based in our Fairfield branch. Gary, who started with Komatsu 15 years ago, is one of Komatsu Australia’s longest-serving and most successful customer support people, a role he first took on when he was appointed Sydney product support representative in 1998.
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29/01/2007
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Komatsu opens new Cairns branchKomatsu Australia has opened a new branch in Cairns, North Queensland, with facilities including an 850 sq m fully equipped workshop, a 150 sq m parts storage area and an office, staffed by two fitters and two parts interpreters.
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12/12/2006
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Carl Grundy: New National Utility Sales ManagerCarl Grundy has been appointed Komatsu Australia’s new national sales manager, utility, responsible for the sales and marketing of Komatsu’s range of mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, backhoe/loaders and skidsteers.
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12/12/2006
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Utility Central means faster delivery, better service for customersOver the past 12 months Komatsu Australia has established Komatsu Utility Central (KUC), an assembly and distribution centre for its utility range of products, allowing it to prepare and deliver machines faster throughout Australia, with a higher standard level of build quality and workmanship.
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09/12/2006
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Komatsu releases Dash 6 version of WA500Komatsu Australia has just released the Dash 6 version of its popular WA500 wheel loader – the latest in its range of ground-breaking Dash 6 wheel loaders, powered by its ground-breaking low-emission ecot3 engine, transmission and hydraulic technology.
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16/11/2006
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SA quarry opts for all-Komatsu fleet under "power-by-hour" contractPenrice Soda Holdings Ltd, Australia`s only manufacturer of soda ash, has recently entered into a "power-by-the-hour" contract with Komatsu Australia for the supply of a complete fleet of dump trucks, wheel loaders and excavators, plus a dozer, water trucks and grader, for its Angaston limestone quarry in South Australia`s Barossa Valley.
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16/11/2006
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Major upgrade to safety management programKomatsu Australia is in the process of introducing some major changes to its safety management system to assist everyone in the company to better manage workplace health and safety.
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16/11/2006
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New Komatsu loaders mean major change for Brisbane landscaperSteve Jones Hardware and Landscape Centre, a leading Brisbane landscaping materials supplier has recently taken delivery of Australia`s first two WA100-5 wheel loaders, following good performance from its previous loaders -- two Komatsu WA75-3s. |
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