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HeidelbergCement, the German building materials giant, has announced "excellent" first half of 2021 trading results with group revenue up 11% on a like-for-like basis to €8.938bn.

CEMEX is converting its fleet of company cars and vans to hybrid and electric versions in its EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region.

Terex Finlay has appointed Philip Berresford regional sales manager for the Western States of the United States and Canada to help grow its operations in North America.

Cement and building materials manufacturer Titan Group has reported positive sales volume trends in all its product lines in the first half of the year.

FLSmidth, the Danish cement and mining solutions specialist, is to acquire thyssenkrupp’s mining business, TK Mining, for €325 million (DKK 2.4bn). The “transformational” deal is set to be finalised in H2 2022, subject to customary approvals from relevant authorities.

CEMEX has helped to overcome exceptional structural constraints during the completion of the Duo towers in Paris, designed by eminent architect Ateliers Jean Nouvel and built by VINCI subsidiary Bateg over three years.

Sykes Pumps has launched the new GP100E and GP150E electric pumps that it says will provide a low emissions alternative to the similar 4” and 6” diesel models currently available.

South Korea's antitrust regulator has approved the takeover of off-road machine manufacturer Doosan Infracore by Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings (HHIH), according to local media.

LafargeHolcim in the US has entered an agreement to study how construction and demolition (C&D) materials can be used for energy recovery and mineral recycling.

Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK showed further strong growth in June and were 75% ahead of the levels seen in the same month last year when sales were still recovering from the impact of the first lockdown.

The Crown Estate and The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) have published their 23rd annual 'Area Involved' report, which details changes in the extent of the seabed area licensed and dredged for marine aggregates during 2020.