French aggregate demand rises

France’s quarrying industry association has reported that aggregate production in the country rose 25% to 27.6million tonnes in June, compared to the previous month.

March 30, 2012 Read time: 1 min

France’s quarrying industry association has reported that aggregate production in the country rose 25% to 27.6million tonnes in June, compared to the previous month.

French look to embrace technology and bespoke quarrying despite low aggregates demand

Like much of Europe, France’s aggregates demand has been somewhat depressed for several years. However, the impressive size of the market and its growth potential has seen building materials suppliers and quarrying equipment OEMs working hard to maintain sales levels. Guy Woodford reports.

There’s been something of a perfect storm brewing in France. The country’s attempts to find a route to growth are being significantly hindered by many factors. There’s low aggregate demand, partly due to a lack of majo