Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) have made a return to the largest mining exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region for 2019. Mining is a significant focus for the company and will continue to be in coming years, Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) allowed HCA to showcase key product and technological advances made in recent years. Across the three day event, there were approximately 5000 visitors which also included an additional 2000 exhibitor personnel across the 500 companies on display. Experts from across the broader Hitachi Group were present to talk everything from equipment to parts, fleet planning and technology, and ‘pit to port’ solutions. Hitachi Vantara Australia Pty Ltd, Hitachi Rail STS Australia Pty. Ltd., Bradken Pty Ltd, Sullair Australia Pty. Ltd. and HCA had representatives present to showcase the full breadth of integrated solutions from Hitachi and its partners. Visitors to Hitachi’s AIMEX stand were able to speak with specialists about the wide range of innovative earthmoving solutions available.
In July of 2018, HCA officially kicked off the release of the dash – 7 range of mining excavators engineered towards safety, productivity and connectivity. “Our offering in the mining sector is continually growing with the release of the EX1200-7 excavator in Perth last year, the EX2600-7 launch this year and EX5600-7 and EX3600-7 models in 2020,” says Eric Green, HCA’s General Manager of Mining Equipment Sales and Assembly.
LARGEST MINING EXHIBITION IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
A focus for the company and customers this year is the Hitachi Rigid Dump Trucks, with increased fleet numbers in Australia they continue to perform strongly. “The Hitachi RDTs are recognised for their outstanding reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency and overall reduced costs per tonne,” says Eric. Brand new ultra-lightweight dump bodies have recently been made available in Australia. “It’s great to see that there are now a number of these bodies in the field and clocking up production hours.”
HCA is the exclusive distributor of Wenco International Mining Systems throughout Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea. “Wenco Fleet Management System continues to grow with new owners within Australia utilising the Wenco mine and lite FMS products along with new equipment real time data and equipment health products available and in use.” said Eric. “It was great to chat with customers about how Wenco Fleet Management systems can improve safety, production and equipment lifetime all while decreasing cost.”
The Hitachi AIMEX stand featured four television displays, a coffee machine, two meeting pod rooms as well as giveaways for visitors. As guests walked into The Dome at Sydney Showground they were greeted by a Hitachi ZW370-5 wheel loader on display.
HCA hosted an AIMEX Dinner event on Monday the 26th of August at Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf. The event was held as a celebration of Hitachi’s valued customers, particularly those within the mining industry. Entertainment for the night was provided by The Rat Pak Reloaded who serenaded guests with show tunes. The evening was chaired by Vince Sorrenti with additional speeches made by Vice President, Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) Hideshi Fukumoto, HCA Managing Director David Harvey and Founder and Executive Chairman of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation Paul Francis OEM.
During his speech, which covered the role of Hitachi Group Companies in the mining sector and support of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, David Harvey took the opportunity to thank HCA’s valued customers. “We greatly appreciate the confidence our customers have in our company and products and we will always continue to challenge ourselves to meet their expectations.”
On the night, a Bilisoft LED Phototherapy System, valued at $9,680 was purchased as a result of generous donations from guests. This phototherapy system will be delivered to Midwifery unit at Westmead Hospital and used to treat babies with jaundice. Statistics show 50% of full-term and 80% of pre-term babies experience jaundice in the first week of life, which if left undetected can cause cerebral palsy, deafness and/or brain damage.
Vince Sorrenti the MC for the evening delighted guests with his wicked sense of humour and frequent encouragement to contribute to such a worthy cause. As a result of guest speakers from Humpty Dumpty including Elizabeth Svoboda and Founder Paul Francis, the funds were raised within 2 hours to purchase the system.
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Even when the sun goes down, the work doesn’t stop.
Because projects don’t pause.
Deadlines don’t shift.
And performance doesn’t wait for sunrise.
Inside our remanufacturing facility, our team works around the clock to keep components rebuilt, machines running and customers moving.
LANDCROS
The Work Continues
36 tonnes of serious digging power.
The Hitachi ZX360LCH-7 has landed with the team at Apex Civil Solutions, ready to get straight to work.
Built for demanding civil projects, the ZX360LCH-7 delivers the performance, durability and operator comfort that crews rely on when productivity matters most.
It’s always great seeing another Hitachi machine join the fleet of a growing civil contractor, and we’re proud to support the Apex team as they continue delivering quality projects across Queensland.
We can’t wait to see this machine in action.
@apexcivilsolutionsqld
This week we recognised and thanked the incredible women across our business.
From workshops and mine sites to branches and offices, the leadership, capability, energy and perspective they bring every day continues to shape the future of our company.
As Ray Kitic shares in this message, our commitment goes beyond recognition. We remain focused on strengthening the pathways and opportunities that support the growth and success of women across our organisation.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today we recognise International Women’s Day and celebrate the contributions of women across our business and the wider construction and mining industries.
From the workshop floor and mine sites to engineering, operations, and leadership, women continue to play an important role in shaping the future of our industry.
At Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia, we’re proud to work alongside talented women across our branches, supporting innovation, capability, and progress every day.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Six years in the Army.
Now a fourth-year apprentice in Toowoomba.
Taleisha didn’t come into the trades the traditional way. After serving in the Army, she began her apprenticeship elsewhere but felt she wasn’t getting the hands-on experience needed to properly build her skills.
That changed when she joined the team.
Today her weeks can include new builds in the workshop, site work at mines, or jobs at local quarries. She works on loaders and mining equipment, services machines, installs pumps and supports major builds — backed by formal OEM training and experienced technicians around her.
Like every apprentice, she has made mistakes. On one job she damaged a seal during installation. She reported it straight away. The team worked through what happened and how to correct it.
That is how competence is built.
Six months ago, she completed her first solo service on a customer machine. It was a small milestone, but an important one — proof of progress and trust earned.
No two days look the same. That is what she values most.
Her focus now is finishing her apprenticeship and continuing her career as a tradesperson long term.
This is what development looks like:
Experience. Accountability. Support.
And technicians who are built to last.
Building better roads with the right gear.
Sandridge Roads continues to invest in performance and reliability, adding two Hitachi ZX260LC-7 excavators and one Hitachi ZX85USB-7 to their fleet over the past 18 months.
Specialising in civil construction and road infrastructure, Sandridge Roads is known for delivering high-quality outcomes across residential and commercial projects. With machines designed for durability, efficiency and operator comfort, their Hitachi fleet is helping keep projects moving safely and productively.
We appreciate the continued partnership and trust in Hitachi equipment.
Here’s to many more kilometres of quality work ahead. 💪 🍊 💪
Out on site in Denman Prospect this overcast morning, supporting the team where it matters most.
Our Canberra crew dropped service parts to HCA fitter, currently backing up Proline Civils’ impressive (and impeccably clean 👌) Hitachi ZX260LC-7.
It’s all about keeping machines moving and projects on track. Reliable support, delivered on the ground.
A big thanks to Josh and the Proline Civils team for having us on site.
♻️ Delivered: Hitachi ZX135US-7H to Triple R Solutions – Melbourne
We’re proud to have delivered a new Hitachi ZX135US-7H excavator to the team at Triple R Solutions, a leading recycling company setting high standards in waste and recycling services across Melbourne.
Committed to quality service while remaining competitive, Triple R Solutions provides comprehensive rubbish removal and skip bin hire services ranging from 3m³ to 30m³.
This latest addition strengthens an already loyal Hitachi fleet, which includes a ZX40U-3, ZX17U-5 and ZX48U-5. The new ZX135US-7H replaces their previous ZX135US-3, continuing a long-standing partnership built on reliability and performance.
Thank you to the Triple R Solutions team for your continued trust in Hitachi equipment. We look forward to supporting your operations into the future.
@triple_r_solutions
From Trade Assistant to Apprentice Plant Mechanic 👏
At our Wacol branch, Nick is stepping into the next chapter of his journey.
Starting out as a Trade Assistant, Nick has now taken the leap into an Apprentice Plant Mechanic role - bringing hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, and a clear focus on safety.
For Nick, safety isn’t just a checklist. It’s about looking out for your team, doing the job properly, and making sure everyone goes home the way they arrived.
And he’s just getting started.
Nick is looking forward to getting up close with our mining equipment and continuing to build his skills alongside the team.
The future’s looking solid. 💪
Even when the sun goes down, the work doesn’t stop.
Because projects don’t pause.
Deadlines don’t shift.
And performance doesn’t wait for sunrise.
Inside our remanufacturing facility, our team works around the clock to keep components rebuilt, machines running and customers moving.
LANDCROS
The Work Continues
36 tonnes of serious digging power.
The Hitachi ZX360LCH-7 has landed with the team at Apex Civil Solutions, ready to get straight to work.
Built for demanding civil projects, the ZX360LCH-7 delivers the performance, durability and operator comfort that crews rely on when productivity matters most.
It’s always great seeing another Hitachi machine join the fleet of a growing civil contractor, and we’re proud to support the Apex team as they continue delivering quality projects across Queensland.
We can’t wait to see this machine in action.
@apexcivilsolutionsqld
This week we recognised and thanked the incredible women across our business.
From workshops and mine sites to branches and offices, the leadership, capability, energy and perspective they bring every day continues to shape the future of our company.
As Ray Kitic shares in this message, our commitment goes beyond recognition. We remain focused on strengthening the pathways and opportunities that support the growth and success of women across our organisation.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today we recognise International Women’s Day and celebrate the contributions of women across our business and the wider construction and mining industries.
From the workshop floor and mine sites to engineering, operations, and leadership, women continue to play an important role in shaping the future of our industry.
At Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia, we’re proud to work alongside talented women across our branches, supporting innovation, capability, and progress every day.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Six years in the Army.
Now a fourth-year apprentice in Toowoomba.
Taleisha didn’t come into the trades the traditional way. After serving in the Army, she began her apprenticeship elsewhere but felt she wasn’t getting the hands-on experience needed to properly build her skills.
That changed when she joined the team.
Today her weeks can include new builds in the workshop, site work at mines, or jobs at local quarries. She works on loaders and mining equipment, services machines, installs pumps and supports major builds — backed by formal OEM training and experienced technicians around her.
Like every apprentice, she has made mistakes. On one job she damaged a seal during installation. She reported it straight away. The team worked through what happened and how to correct it.
That is how competence is built.
Six months ago, she completed her first solo service on a customer machine. It was a small milestone, but an important one — proof of progress and trust earned.
No two days look the same. That is what she values most.
Her focus now is finishing her apprenticeship and continuing her career as a tradesperson long term.
This is what development looks like:
Experience. Accountability. Support.
And technicians who are built to last.
Building better roads with the right gear.
Sandridge Roads continues to invest in performance and reliability, adding two Hitachi ZX260LC-7 excavators and one Hitachi ZX85USB-7 to their fleet over the past 18 months.
Specialising in civil construction and road infrastructure, Sandridge Roads is known for delivering high-quality outcomes across residential and commercial projects. With machines designed for durability, efficiency and operator comfort, their Hitachi fleet is helping keep projects moving safely and productively.
We appreciate the continued partnership and trust in Hitachi equipment.
Here’s to many more kilometres of quality work ahead. 💪 🍊 💪
Out on site in Denman Prospect this overcast morning, supporting the team where it matters most.
Our Canberra crew dropped service parts to HCA fitter, currently backing up Proline Civils’ impressive (and impeccably clean 👌) Hitachi ZX260LC-7.
It’s all about keeping machines moving and projects on track. Reliable support, delivered on the ground.
A big thanks to Josh and the Proline Civils team for having us on site.
♻️ Delivered: Hitachi ZX135US-7H to Triple R Solutions – Melbourne
We’re proud to have delivered a new Hitachi ZX135US-7H excavator to the team at Triple R Solutions, a leading recycling company setting high standards in waste and recycling services across Melbourne.
Committed to quality service while remaining competitive, Triple R Solutions provides comprehensive rubbish removal and skip bin hire services ranging from 3m³ to 30m³.
This latest addition strengthens an already loyal Hitachi fleet, which includes a ZX40U-3, ZX17U-5 and ZX48U-5. The new ZX135US-7H replaces their previous ZX135US-3, continuing a long-standing partnership built on reliability and performance.
Thank you to the Triple R Solutions team for your continued trust in Hitachi equipment. We look forward to supporting your operations into the future.
@triple_r_solutions
From Trade Assistant to Apprentice Plant Mechanic 👏
At our Wacol branch, Nick is stepping into the next chapter of his journey.
Starting out as a Trade Assistant, Nick has now taken the leap into an Apprentice Plant Mechanic role - bringing hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, and a clear focus on safety.
For Nick, safety isn’t just a checklist. It’s about looking out for your team, doing the job properly, and making sure everyone goes home the way they arrived.
And he’s just getting started.
Nick is looking forward to getting up close with our mining equipment and continuing to build his skills alongside the team.
The future’s looking solid. 💪
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