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A team from Jackson, DB Group and Axtell claims to have achieved a 77% reduction in CO2 by using the new Cemfree concrete mix on the Woodford West Viaduct on the UK's M25 motorway.

Terex Finlay has expanded its dealer network with the addition of Mycsa Mulder as an authorized sales, service, parts and rental provider of Finlay crushing, screening and conveying equipment across Spain.

Indonesian cement producer Cemindo Gemilang has become the latest international member of the World Cement Association (WCA).

Tarmac has launched its 2020 Innovation Challenge to reduce carbon emissions in the building materials industry.

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has won the SaMoTer Technical Innovation Award, in the ‘Medium Wheeled Loaders’ category, for its new HL960A wheeled loader

The coveted award was secured during the SaMoTer Innovation Award ceremony, held at the Hotel Due Torri in Verona, Italy, on Thursday 23 January.

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has appointed Sungwoo Lee as its new managing director.

Lee, who took up his new position in December, has over 20 years of service at the Hyundai group and brings a longstanding international sales career to Europe. 

He replaces J.H. Chun who will return to Korea where he will lead the international marketing team of HCE (Hyundai Construction Equipment).

Mineral Products Association chief executive Nigel Jackson has urged the UK government to press ahead with the massive HS2 rail project.

The scheme will connect London, the Midlands and northern England and cut travel times using trains that can travel at up to 250mph. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has asked for more data before making a final decision. Some estimates now put the total cost of HS2 at £112bn, compared to the figure of £56bn given in 2015.

HeidelbergCement has been recognised with a place on the "Climate Change A-List 2019" as one of the leading companies worldwide for its commitment to climate action. 

The list is compiled by international non-profit organisation CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project).

FLSmidth is reducing its global number of employees by around 500 as part of the business improvement initiatives announced towards the end of 2019.

The Danish cement and mining equipment and services company said the cuts are a consequence of current industry caution and delays tied to large capital investments.

It adds that the move will improve efficiency and adapt to the anticipated business activity in 2020. The reductions will include around 80 staff at FLSmidth's headquarters in Copenhagen, with the other approximately 420 in offices around the world.

Irish screen manufacturer Maximus has rebranded as RM Dungannon to become part of the RM (Rubble Master) Group in name. 

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe has appointed a new managing director

Building materials supplier CEMEX has agreed a new partnership with UK transport company Turners for the distribution of cement.

The contract will see Turners operating 20 bulk cement tankers for CEMEX across the country. 

CEMEX says that utilising Turners fleet will provide it with increased capacity and flexibility in its haulage operation, allowing the supplier to better meet customer demand. 

CO₂ emissions in the UK cement industry reduced by 25% between 1998 and 2018, according to the Mineral Products Association Cement Sustainable Development report.

The report states the reduction is largely due to the industry’s success in improving its carbon footprint by increasing energy efficiency, using alternative fuels instead of traditional fossil fuels, and utilising renewable energy sources.