Europe

Rhomberg Bau, the construction and resources division of Independent Austrian firm Rhomberg Group, has announced a major new investment in state-of-the-art construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling technology from CDE. The investment comes as the country continues to make significant progress on the issue of C&D waste recycling.

The World's first 100-tonne truck, an iconic Scammell model built in the UK in 1927, is being sold by auctioneer Ritchie Bros.

FLSmidth has now received regulatory clearances from the Australian, South African, Peruvian and Chilean authorities to acquire thyssenkruup's Mining business.

The production of recycled concrete, also known as R-concrete, still plays a subordinate role in the building materials industry. The reasons for this are the regional availability of suitable recycling material and the low demand for R-concrete.

Tarmac has partnered on an overhead electrification system for rail freight, that it says could spell the end of diesel and boosting the construction materials industry’s net zero ambitions.

CEMEX in Poland has obtained Type III Environmental Product Declaration certificates for cement and selected concrete products.

Concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete UK is continuing its growth trajectory by appointing a new product development (NPD) and sustainability manager.

Arto Halonen has been appointed as CEO of Finland-based Robit Group.