Rest of World

South Africa's strong recovery since the end of the COVID-19 hard-lockdown is continuing, with demand for building materials said to be being pushed to new heights.

Xylem, a leading water and pump technology provider for global industries including quarrying, reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$1.37 billion, and full-year 2020 revenue of $4.88 billion. The figures exceeded expectations on strengthening end-market performance, despite COVID-19 related impacts.

MAJOR has appointed Haver & Boecker Middle East as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorised dealer.

HeidelbergCement has successfully sold its majority stake of 51% in the Kuwaiti cement and ready-mixed concrete company Hilal Cement to Silver Share Real Estate.

The GCCA (Global Cement & Concrete Association) has launched a new biodiversity policy document that outlines steps its members will work towards to achieve 'net positive impact' in cement, concrete and aggregates operations.

A new survey among cement producers in Asia predicts an increase in fuel substitution over the next five years.

New academic research is claimed to show that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex and creative architectural structures.

Terex Finlay has announced M. Ezzat Jallad as its new dealer in Lebanon.