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26/06/2026

A big thank you to SSAB, for their Platinum Sponsorship of Team Schlammertime.

Their generous contribution will help fund the life-saving cancer research being undertaken by the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Every dollar raised helps advance research that can improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.

Thank you, SSAB, for helping make a meaningful difference.

08/06/2026

One size doesn't fit any.

That was the message from Schlam's VP Business Development, North America, John Nielson, during his presentation at the Elko Mining Expo, One Size Doesn't Fit Any: How Tailored Mining Truck Beds Unlock Productivity and Lower Costs.

As mining operations evolve, standardised truck bed designs can struggle to account for the realities of individual sites. Material properties, fleet configurations, autonomous haulage systems, and emerging battery-electric trucks all introduce variables that can significantly impact payload performance, equipment life and operating costs.
The most effective truck bed isn't the standard option. It's the one engineered around the specific challenges of your operation.

Read the full article to explore the key insights from John's presentation and learn why customised truck bed design is becoming increasingly important for modern mining operations. https://schlam.com/news/one-size-doesnt-fit-any-how-tailored-mining-truck-beds-unlock-productivity-and-lower-costs/

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