Europe

New data from pioneering solutions expert Komatsu Smart Construction indicates that the adoption of digital tools across the construction sector is on the rise, highlighting a behaviour shift across the industry.

Atlantic Pumps, a UK-based pump solutions provider and manufacturer, has entered a strategic partnership with Kronoa Engineered Solutions, a renowned manufacturer based in Barcelona, Spain.

In response to growing demand from dealers and customers for its high-quality spare parts, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) has upgraded its European warehouse at Oosterhout. The number of parts stored in stock at the facility in The Netherlands has grown significantly over the last decade, from 68,800 in 2015 to approximately 80,000 in 2024. HCME expects this number to continue to rise and has designed a futureproof, modernised warehouse.

Holcim has closed the acquisition of Mark Desmedt in Belgium, advancing circular construction in Europe in line with its target to recycle 10 million tons of construction demolition materials per annum. A leading company in the recycling of construction demolition materials in Belgium, Mark Desmedt recycles more than 500,000 tons a year and is strategically located to serve Belgium’s two largest metropolitan areas, Brussels and Antwerp. 

SBM Mineral Processing (SBM) had a strong presence at the Hillhead quarrying exhibition near Buxton in England (25-27 June 2024).