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Jim Mintern (right) will be CRH's next chief executive officer, succeeding Albert Manifold (left) who retires at the end of this year. Image: CRH
September 24, 2024
Quarry Products
CRH announces new CEO
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January 5, 2022
Quarry Products
The investment will increase cement production at Argos' Piedras Azules plant
Cementos Argos invests US$23m in Honduras
Cementos Argos has announced a US$23m investment to increase its production capacity in Honduras.
January 4, 2022
Quarry Products
SigmaRoc acquires Johnston Quarry Group
January 4, 2022
Loading, Hauling & Excavation
Euro Auctions says larger equipment items such as 10 and 20-tonne excavators and ADTs are currently attracting the attention of buyers
Euro Auctions says prices remain strong as 2021 ends
Euro Auctions says that the demand for used off-road machinery remains as strong as ever, as the auctioneer completed its last sale of 2021.
January 3, 2022
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
HCL will focus on global end-to-end transformation of CEMEX's IT lifecycle management
CEMEX signs digital transformation deal with HCL Technologies
Global technology company HCL Technologies (HCL) has signed a five-year agreement with building materials giant CEMEX to deliver next generation…
December 31, 2021
Crushing Static & Mobile
The SBM Technikum offering provides a range of crushing services
SBM launches Technikum crushing offering
SBM has introduced the 'SBM Technikum' label to offer a collected range of crushing services to its customers.
December 30, 2021
Quarry Products
Members of the archeological team lifting a mammoth tusk found at the quarry site. Image: DigVentures
Remains of mammoths found at Swindon quarry
The remains of at least five Ice Age mammoths have been discovered by archeologists at a quarry site owned by Hills Group Quarry Products in South…
December 29, 2021
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
CEMEX says that financial and climate action strategies must be combined to overcome the climate challenge
CEMEX joins UN sustainability taskforce
CEMEX has joined the United Nations Global Compact CFO Taskforce for the sustainable development goals (SDG).
December 28, 2021
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
CEMBUREAU says the map demonstrates the European cement sector’s commitment to low-carbon technologies
CEMBUREAU issues map of decarbonisation projects
European Cement Association CEMBUREAU has published an interactive map showing the decarbonisation projects ongoing in the cement industry across…
December 27, 2021
Ancillary Equipment
Fennell Tyres International provides high quality off the road tyres in Australia
Magna Tyres buys Fennell
Second-tier (OTR) tyre supplier Magna Tyres Group has acquired Australian-based Fennell Tyres International for an undisclosed sum.
December 24, 2021
Quarry Products
Holcim buying Malarkey Roofing Products
Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire Malarkey Roofing Products, a leading company in the US residential roofing market, with projected 2022 net…
December 24, 2021
Crushing Static & Mobile
Terex Finlay appoints Quarry Service Group as a new Russia dealer
Terex Finlay has appointed Quarry Service Group (Quarry Service) as a new authorised dealer in Russia.
December 24, 2021
There are an estimated 33 concrete block paving plants in the UK. Image: 4214667 ©Jeecis|Dreamstime.com
British concrete building block market reaches 64 million m²
The concrete building block market in Great Britain accounted for nearly 64 million m² in 2020.
December 23, 2021
Ancillary Equipment
Topcon Positioning Group expands global headquarters
Topcon Positioning Group, manufacturer and distributor of precision measurement and workflow solutions for the global construction, quarrying,…
December 23, 2021
Quarry Products
Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe appoints new CEO
Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe (LACZ) has appointed Geoffrey Ndugwa as its new chief executive officer.
December 23, 2021
Grundon Sand & Gravel commits to the real Living Wage
Grundon Sand & Gravel is proud to have been fully accredited by the Real Living Wage Foundation as a Living Wage Employer.
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