Monthly Archives: November 2009

Upgraded ROC D3: Leaner, faster, stronger

The Atlas Copco ROC D3 series of hydraulic surface drill rigs has built a reputation for being able to operate and perform in difficult terrain. That reputation is set to be reinforced following a new upgrade.

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HB 10000: Keeping peace with the neighbours

New York Concrete was hired by Skanska USA for 45,000 cubic yards (~34.400 cubic meters) of bulk rock excavation on the future site of City University’s Advanced Science Research Center. When complete, the center will occupy 400,000 sq ft (37.160 sq meters) between two buildings that share a common basement.

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Attachment Teamwork in Berlin

The team of the demolition and blasting experts Philipp Halter GmbH & Co. of Berlin was faced with a challenging job: In only 48 hours the southern section of the Spandau dam bridge crossing the A 100 had to be demolished.

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New solution for rapid micropiling

The MAI SDA T111 is a new self drilling micropile for difficult ground conditions such a soil retention or tension piling.

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Financing for the future

Atlas Copco Customer Financing helps Barminco of Australia to finance the purchase of new equipment such as Minetruck MT6020 trucks and Diamec MCR rigs for exploration.

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Raises on the rise

The Fresnillo Mine of Mexico invests in Atlas Copco Robbins RH 34 raiseborer to drive a new shaft.

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New Simba offers more for production drilling

Simba S7 D, a production drilling rig for small and medium sized drifts.

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Symmetrix the solution as IKEA goes geotherman

Symmetrix drilling technology has enabled a geothermal energy system to be installed at an IKEA store in Finland.

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Masters of the art

Atlas Copco launches Drillmaster, a new international training programme that helps drillers become masters of the art.

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