SOURCE: AGG-Net | May 15, 2026
CATERPILLAR Inc. announced an agreement with Carmeuse, a global leader in lime and limestone production, to deploy Caterpillar’s autonomous hauling solution at their
the Carmeuse Drummond Island Quarry in Drummond, Michigan, US.
Delivered by Caterpillar and supported by Fabick Cat, Carmeuse will integrate Cat MineStar Command for hauling across their fleet of 777 trucks, alongside complementary MineStar capabilities for loaders and staff-supported equipment.
Todd Sheffer, vice-president of engineering at Carmeuse, said: ‘We are proud to partner with Caterpillar on this journey into autonomous haulage. Caterpillar’s proven technology and expertise, combined with Carmeuse’s operational excellence, create a powerful platform to elevate us to new production horizons. This deployment reflects Carmeuse’s commitment to innovation and utilizing technology to future-proof our operations.’
John Shanahan, senior vice-president of resource industries sales, services and technology at Caterpillar, commented: ‘Our autonomous solutions are tackling the quarry industry’s most pressing challenges by raising the bar on safety while enabling consistent, efficient production. Our advanced technology will help take Carmeuse’s operations to the next level with greater safety, performance and positioning for the future.’
Building on their success deploying autonomous systems in real-world environments, including mines and quarries, Caterpillar say this latest project highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to accelerate its autonomous technology to help customers solve their toughest challenges.
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