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Excerpt from Aggregates Business:
The critical task of weighing extracted material during quarrying has benefited from the industry’s continuing embrace of digitalised solutions.
According to Topcon Positioning Systems vice president of OEM sales – APAC and EMEA Nick Townsend, the aggregates industry is under increasing pressure to meet the growing demands of global construction.
“Rapid urbanisation, large infrastructure projects and economic development are driving a surge in demand for materials like sand, gravel and crushed stone,” he said.
“As construction projects expand, so does the need for aggregates to support roads, buildings and critical infrastructure, making the sector a key player in modern development.”
Digitalisation and automation are emerging tools in efforts to improve efficiency, reduce waste and ensure regulatory compliance. But the industry faces challenges in areas such as rising fuel costs, supply chain disruptions, and a skills gap.
“Labour shortages, especially in attracting skilled workers for advanced machinery, complicate the adoption of new technologies,” Townsend said. “The industry needs solutions that streamline operations, boost productivity and simplify workflows without adding complexity to stay competitive.”
