August 2021

Durability on breakwater

Established over 40 years ago, WA Limestone is a family-owned company with quarries strategically located all over the Perth Metropolitan Area. It is known as one of the biggest suppliers of road construction materials in Western Australia. The company’s director Steven Della Bona is no stranger to the quarrying industry. He has been instrumental in Limestone’s continued growth, which now encompasses the construction of sea walls and breakwaters among various other applications within the industry. He’s also a long-standing IQA member, former chairman of the IQA’s Western Australian branch and a former national IQA director.

The excavator will be involved in the heavy lifting of 650,000 tonnes of limestone and 300,000 tonnes of granite along the breakwater.


Recently, Della Bonna’s business took on the breakwater construction on the Ocean Reef Marina, near Joondalup, about 30km north of Perth. Work is scheduled to be complete by 2022. Commissioned by the WA Government, the two breakwaters will stretch for two kilometres. Each breakwater is up to 18.5 metres high from the ocean floor and includes 650,000 tonnes of
limestone and 300,000 tonnes of granite.



The ZX690LCH-5 is WA Limestone’s first-time purchase of a Hitachi excavator

...outstanding reliability with minimal down time.

The heavy lifting of such materials has been secured with the recent purchase of a Hitachi ZX690LCH-5 mid-sized excavator. Della Bonna said Hitachi machines are “renowned for their reliability, performance and fuel economy”.

The ZX690LCH-5 features an optimised hydraulic system and engine which assures Della Bonna the machine will not only run efficiently but maintain high durability – in spite of the harsh weather conditions it will be subjected to along the coastline.

Striving to meet customer satisfaction and go the extra mile, Della Bonna remarked that “so far the machine has had outstanding reliability with minimal down time. In particular, the operator
comfort and overall machine performance is second to none. We’re also enjoying the peace of mind the ConSite Oil technology has provided, allowing us to monitor the machine’s condition and operational performance in real time.

“I’m particularly impressed with the strength of the boom arm. It seems the Hitachi excavators are equipped with more steel in this area compared to other excavators which improves the overall
lifting capacity,” he added.

This is WA Limestone’s first purchase of a Hitachi machine. Della Bonna acknowledged the support of Hitachi Construction Machinery’s major accounts manager Steve Gunn. “He made it
very easy to access the information required and provided an honest timeline on machine delivery, so I could continue to meet the demands of the Breakwater construction project.”





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A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand, joined our sessions, and shared valuable insights on building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable mining future. 🚀

Here’s to continuing the journey toward a connected, data-driven industry. 💡
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For over 75 years, we have proudly served the construction and mining sectors, delivering reliable machinery, engineering excellence, and building lasting partnerships around the globe. 

The construction and mining industries are entering a new era. The world demands faster, smarter, and more sustainable approaches to developing critical infrastructure and mining operations. All the while with fewer skilled operators, lower costs, and tighter deadlines. In this context, Hitachi Construction Machinery has chosen to reinvent itself, standing side by side with its customers and distribution partners to lead this transformation together. 

 As part of our ongoing evolution, Hitachi Construction Machinery will transition to our new company name – LANDCROS Corporation, effective April 2027. 

This global rebrand signals the next phase of our company’s growth and commitment to our customers. 

Evolving with purpose. Built on trust. 

LANDCROS will continue as a Japanese company, with the heart of our research, development and manufacturing based in Japan. We retain all our existing capabilities across the globe and are set to strengthen them further by accelerating innovation, developing new technologies, and expanding our collaboration with key partners worldwide. 

Our future name change marks our next chapter, but our focus remains where it’s always been — with you, our customers. 

To our valued customers in Oceania and around the globe, rest assured that the people, products, support networks, and supply chains you depend on will remain unchanged. You can continue to rely on your current support team, branch network, and account representatives, all of whom will operate as usual.
Don’t Miss Out at IMARC 2025!

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📅 When: Every day of the show
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🔥 Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our competition at the stand — the lucky winner will take home a Weber Baby Q BBQ! 🔥

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“The service was exemplary — great product knowledge, quick responses, and a perfect fit for our operational needs. The Hitachi excavators are powerful, efficient, and comfortable to operate.”

👏 Thanks to Craig and team for trusting Hitachi and well done to our Tasmanian crew for delivering a first-class experience.
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We’re still energised by our time at IMARC 2025 — where we showcased how our advanced technologies and sustainable solutions are transforming the mining industry — driving digital innovation, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility

A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand, joined our sessions, and shared valuable insights on building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable mining future. 🚀

Here’s to continuing the journey toward a connected, data-driven industry. 💡
LANDCROS represents our commitment to go beyond machinery, empowering customers with intelligent, connected, and sustainable solutions. It is based on a partnership philosophy, working openly with technology leaders, integrating cutting-edge digital and AI capabilities into machines that symbolise reliability in the construction industry, whilst creating a reimagined customer experience from ground to cloud.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊#LANDCROS
We went for the scariest costume we could think of…🐾

Don’t worry, it’s just for Halloween.
We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our company’s journey. 

For over 75 years, we have proudly served the construction and mining sectors, delivering reliable machinery, engineering excellence, and building lasting partnerships around the globe. 

The construction and mining industries are entering a new era. The world demands faster, smarter, and more sustainable approaches to developing critical infrastructure and mining operations. All the while with fewer skilled operators, lower costs, and tighter deadlines. In this context, Hitachi Construction Machinery has chosen to reinvent itself, standing side by side with its customers and distribution partners to lead this transformation together. 

 As part of our ongoing evolution, Hitachi Construction Machinery will transition to our new company name – LANDCROS Corporation, effective April 2027. 

This global rebrand signals the next phase of our company’s growth and commitment to our customers. 

Evolving with purpose. Built on trust. 

LANDCROS will continue as a Japanese company, with the heart of our research, development and manufacturing based in Japan. We retain all our existing capabilities across the globe and are set to strengthen them further by accelerating innovation, developing new technologies, and expanding our collaboration with key partners worldwide. 

Our future name change marks our next chapter, but our focus remains where it’s always been — with you, our customers. 

To our valued customers in Oceania and around the globe, rest assured that the people, products, support networks, and supply chains you depend on will remain unchanged. You can continue to rely on your current support team, branch network, and account representatives, all of whom will operate as usual.
Don’t Miss Out at IMARC 2025!

Join us at the Hitachi Stand D19 for exclusive live sessions hosted daily by Dash Kisoon, WENCO Product Manager!

📅 When: Every day of the show
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
📍 Where: Hitachi Stand D19 at ICC Darling Harbour

Get the inside scoop on the latest innovations from WENCO and discover how our solutions can transform your mining operations!

No matter your level of experience, these sessions are full of valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

#IMARC2025 #WENCO #MiningInnovation  #MiningOperations  #TechInMining #Hitachi
🚨 The countdown is on! IMARC is happening soon — don’t miss your chance to connect with Hitachi and Wenco at Stand D19.

🎉 There’s a competition happening right on our stand! Visit Stand D19 to enter for your chance to win a co-branded Weber & Hitachi BBQ and a Hitachi esky.

👉 Don’t miss out — stop by Stand D19 and discover the latest in mining innovation.

See you there!
🦺Hitachi is coming to Murrumbateman Field Days 18-19 October! 🦺

Join us at Stand Y27 on Ravensworth Row to see Hitachi’s innovative and reliable machines in person, showcasing cutting-edge technology and top performance.

🔥 Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our competition at the stand — the lucky winner will take home a Weber Baby Q BBQ! 🔥

Come see the machines, chat with our experts, and enter to win!

📅 See you at Murrumbateman Field Days!
Wenco’s asset performance management rebranding introduces APM Track, APM React, and APM Reliability—solutions that transform mining maintenance from reactive to predictive. 
 📉 APM Track centralises maintenance management
 📊APM React delivers real-time asset health &
 📈 APM Reliability optimises maintenance timing using expert models.

Together, they boost uptime, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. 

Explore Wenco’s fleet management solutions at the IMARC event, October 21-23, 2025, at the Hitachi stand; D19. Don’t miss it!
Customer Spotlight — Craig Cross Contracting

Craig Cross Contracting recently added a Hitachi ZX38U-5 and ZX65USB-5 to their fleet.

“The service was exemplary — great product knowledge, quick responses, and a perfect fit for our operational needs. The Hitachi excavators are powerful, efficient, and comfortable to operate.”

👏 Thanks to Craig and team for trusting Hitachi and well done to our Tasmanian crew for delivering a first-class experience.

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