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Chinese aggregates prices are remaining at a generally high level in most parts of the country, according to the China Aggregates Association (CAA).

A CASE 821G wheeled loader has featured in an Italian TV programme about the operation to clean up the beach of what is thought to be the most polluted river in Europe, the Sarno.

Building materials company Tarmac has participated in a webcast event that highlighted the challenges and opportunities for net zero carbon in the construction sector.

Tsurumi America has appointed Christopher Bristol municipal product sales manager for North America to support its distribution network in the implementation of the Avant Series product line. 

An Ammann mixing plant is helping Hangzhou Road & Bridge Group reduce emissions and change perceptions at its asphalt production centre in China’s Zhejiang province.

Having already purchased an Ammann UniGlobe 320 asphalt mixing plant in 2011, Hangzhou Road & Bridge Group bought an ABA 320 UniBatch asphalt mixing plant from Ammann in 2017 for use at the facility in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province.

Metso Outotec has begun co-operation negotiations on the reorganisation of its service business customer logistics activities in Tampere, Finland.

Oman-based cement manufacturer Raysut Cement Company (RCC) says it has finalised its acquisition of 75% of the LafargeHolcim cement terminal at Thilafushi Island in Maldives.

Liebherr has taken on its five latest apprentices in the UK, who range from 16-year-old school leavers to 28-year-old ex-servicemen.

AR Demolition has used new explosive technology to bring down structures at a UK quarry.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signed an agreement with the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) to expand activities relating to environmental stewardship.

Robust debate is needed in the South African construction industry to map a way forward for the recycling of demolishment material on construction sites.

The UK Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has expressed industry concerns about the brinksmanship involved in EU-UK discussions for a free trade agreement as matters go beyond the “11th hour”.

European cement association CEMBUREAU has welcomed the European Commission’s new Renovation Wave Strategy to improve the energy performance of buildings in the EU.

Arcosa has acquired recycled aggregates provider Strata Materials in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area for approximately $87 million.