Europe

McLanahan has appointed Donal McNicholl as its UK and Ireland director of sales.

From 1 April 2024, BGS (British Geological Survey) will apply a 5% increase to its direct licence fees for all data products.

Cemex has introduced i-Con, a new data-driven, digital solution designed to help contractors deliver smarter, more efficient concrete construction during critical curing.

Scotland’s economic development and drive for decarbonisation depend on domestically available mineral products, according to a new document that sets out a series of policy recommendations for the Scottish government.

The Sandvik cone crusher design philosophy is based on continual evolution of parts, materials, and technologies to improve the reliability, availability, and productivity our customers rely on. That commitment has led to the latest in our industry-leading advances in connected crushing – the upgraded 800i cone crusher range with new ACS-c 5.

The first Finlay 890 scalper screen has rolled off the production line. The aggressive, heavy-duty, two-deck machine comes with a comprehensive variety of screen box media options and a variable screen angle.

Loading hot slag is challenging work, exposing the machine to constant, very high temperatures. The R 980 SME crawler excavator produced by Liebherr for the Saarland firm Backes Transport und Schlackenaufbereitung (Backes) was specially designed to fulfil such demands. Its dump bucket can handle large volumes of slag. The machine is equipped with special safety devices, such as a fire-fighting system for slag-loading work. Exposed lines and hoses are covered with heat shielding. This crawler excavator features a wide walkway on the operator's side, accessed via a retractable ladder.

BGS (British Geological Survey) is part of a consortium approved by the UN to deliver its International Centres of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management.

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has appointed Francesco Quaranta as its new president and CEO as of 1 April 2024.