January 2023

DIXON SAND

New South Wales based wholesaler; Dixon Sand is a family owned business, opening its doors in 1955 by its founder the late Ken Dixon. The operation and management of the business has been handed down to Ken’s son David Dixon. Supplying specialty sands to numerous sporting fields including Telstra Stadium and The Sydney Cricket Ground. Their work extends to golf courses and soil yards, with mortar sand being their biggest seller. Dixon Sand strives to produce the highest quality product while maintaining finest environmental practices.


Dixon Sand introduced specialised stone cutting into their sand production business several years ago. Due to their massive and continuous growth, the business ventured out and Dixon Rock and Block was created in 2020.

Also managed by David Dixon, this division specialises in the expert cutting of raw and finished blocks of renowned Australian sandstone and the supply of crushed sandstone through to large blocks for subdivision, retaining walls and general construction, from their Maroota operation.

Their centralised location in Maroota New South Wales, sets Dixon Sand apart from the competition. Situated 60KM from Sydney’s central business district enables the convenient supply of products to customers in the Sydney metropolitan areas.



Dixon is renowned for their Australian sandstone supply

Twenty five pieces of machinery currently in the fleet and a team of ten employees, Dixon Rock and Block is enjoying their market growth and compliments their highly skilled operator’s and the reliability of their specialised cutting machinery.

Dixon Rock and Block have built a solid business relationship with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd (HCA) over the past years, during this time purchasing four Hitachi ZX360 excavators (3 x ZX360LCH-5 and 1 x ZX360LC-5) with a fifth Hitachi ZX360LCH-5 excavator delivered in 2022.

The Hitachi excavators came with custom Wedgelock hitches to suit their existing attachments, which were built to the specifications of Dixon Rock and Block. Also featuring upgraded auxiliary hydraulics to work with the company’s custom rock saws and an upgraded operating weight and ROPS structure to increase stability and safety of the machine.

As a Reliable Solutions advocate, ‘HCA have lived up to its name delivering high quality, performance driven robust excavators with little to no issues’ adds Jason Galea and Jayden Rejtano; Operation Managers at Dixon Rock and Block.

Also adding ‘most of our work is cutting and breaking sandstone with large hydraulic rock saws and hydraulic hammers, which the Hitachi range of excavators handles extremely well’.

The smooth performance of the Hitachi ZX360 excavators, the spacious cab along with the inclusion of the drinks cooler and full HEPA filter air conditioning, ‘have made these machines the preferred choice and most favoured amongst our operators,’ comments Jason.

As well as having a great support group at the Hitachi Revesby branch providing parts and servicing of equipment, the team at Dixon Rock and Block are certain that if any issues do arise, it will be rectified on the same day thanks to the Sales team and Customer Service Representative George Paradisis.

‘George is our first point of contact at Hitachi, going over and beyond and we can’t fault their service in anyway’ Brad Mackey, Operations Manager at Dixon Rock and Block.





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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. 

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

Evolving with purpose. Built on trust. 

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

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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
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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.

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🚨 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.

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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!

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 📉 APM Track centralises maintenance management
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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!
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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.
We’re excited to join Elmore Field Days 2025 as an exhibitor!

Come meet the Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia team to chat about our Mini Excavator finance offer and explore our Excavator range.

Our experts are ready to help you find the right machine to power your next project.
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Come meet the Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia team to chat about our Mini Excavator finance offer and explore our Excavator range.

Our experts are ready to help you find the right machine to power your next project.
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🔗 Learn more about Elmore Field Days: https://www.elmorefielddays.com.au/
Wenco International Mining Systems delivers smart mining solutions that boost productivity, safety, and efficiency. From fleet management to autonomous systems and data analytics, Wenco helps mines lower costs and make smarter decisions — all in real time. ⛏️💡 #SmartMining #DigitalTransformation #Wenco
Excited for IMARC 2025? So are we!
Hitachi and Wenco are proud to be exhibiting at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), where industry leaders come together to shape the future of mining.

Join us as we showcase how our integrated technologies and smart mining solutions are driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across the industry.

📍 Visit us at stand D19
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📍 ICC, Darling Harbour Sydney

Let’s connect, collaborate, and shape the future of mining—together.

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