An industry transformed The quarrying and aggregates sector of 2026 bears little resemblance to that of the mid-1990s. Increasing pressure to maxi- mise productivity, reduce operating costs and improve sustainability has fundamen- tally changed customer expectations. Today’s operators are more data-driven and performance-focused than ever before. They expect suppliers to understand their operations and contribute meaningfully to plant efficiency and profitability. “The industry today looks very different to what it did 30 years ago,” says Rui Caldas, founder of the business in 1996. “Customers are looking for partners who understand their operations and can contribute to performance improvements, not simply sell a product.” For Caldas, adapting to these chang- ing expectations has required continuous investment in product development, technical expertise and customer support capabilities. Listening to customers has become a defining aspect of the company’s business philosophy. “The common thread throughout the last 30 years has been listening. Our customers have largely shaped the evolution of our business.”
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Founded in 1996, Caldas began with a clear objective: to provide reliable crusher wear parts and support to operators looking for a trusted alternative in the market.
Over the years, Caldas expanded its manufacturing capabilities, broadened its product range, and invested heavily in technical expertise and quality systems.
Increasing pressure to maximise productivity, reduce operating costs and improve sustainability has fundamentally changed customer expectations.
As Caldas looks towards the future, the company sees its 30 th anniversary not as a destination, but as a foundation for continued growth and improvement.
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MODERN QUARRYING Quarter 2 | 2026
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