Mining - 28 April 2015

Atlas Copco grew in 1Q15, despite weak equipment orders. Overall demand for the group is expected to increase somewhat in the near term.

Former CEO of Xstrata, Mick Davis, has said 2015 could be the year that his new company – X2 – starts to get deals done.

Caterpillar (Langfang) Mining Equipment Co. has manufactured its first full AFC system for longwall mining.

For the sixth consecutive quarter, net sales have improved y/y for Allison Transmission. This is due to continued recovery in the North America on-highway end market, higher demand in the North America off-highway end market and price increases on certain products.

Blastcrete Equipment Co.’s D3522 attachment is considered an economical alternative for hot epoxy grouting since it is the only hot epoxy pump that can be powered by an existing hydraulic power source.