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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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November 22, 2021
Loading, Hauling & Excavation
Association of Equipment Manufacturers board of directors 2022 construction board
AEM announces 2022 directors
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has revealed its 2022 officers elected to its board of directors and construction sector boards.
November 22, 2021
Breaking, Drilling & Blasting
Joel Stevens
BDA appoints Joel Stevens as general manager
The British Drilling Association (BDA) has appointed Joel Stevens as its new general manager, effective from 17th January 2022.
November 22, 2021
Breaking, Drilling & Blasting
Epiroc CEO Helena Hedblom says the company's growing offering in battery-electric equipment will drive its sustainability efforts
Epiroc climate targets validated as science-based
Quarrying, mining and construction equipment manufacturer Epiroc has received validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the…
November 19, 2021
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
CEO Jan Jenisch says Holcim plans to lead in green building solutions including its ECOPact green concrete and energy-efficient roofs
Holcim launches 'Accelerating Green Growth' strategy
Holcim has unveiled its “Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth” sustainability initiative.
November 19, 2021
Quarry Products
The CEA's Suneea Johal said: "The concern is whether the government will row back on other infrastructure ‘commitments’."
CEA concern as East Midlands-Leeds HS2 line is cancelled
The CEO of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has expressed concern after the UK government announced that the East Midlands-Leeds HS2 high…
November 18, 2021
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Cemex Ventures Pitchday Miami Construction Startup Competition 2021 BuiltWorlds 2021 Venture East Conference Document Crunch
Cemex names startup winners 
Cemex Ventures celebrated the Pitchday event in Miami to celebrate the ten winners of the Construction Startup Competition 2021. 
November 18, 2021
Quarry Products
Crushed rock accounts for over 65% of the British aggregates market. Image source: Mineral Products Association
GB primary aggregates market totals 160m tonnes
The primary aggregates market in Great Britain totalled over 160 million tonnes in 2020, according to an estimate from market research consultancy…
November 18, 2021
Ancillary Equipment
Deutz CEO Frank Hiller says the new business segments will provide a more transparent picture of its work to develop carbon-neutral off-highway technology
Deutz creates new 'Green' arm
Deutz is creating a 'Green' business segment which will include all activities connected with development and production of new non-diesel drives.
November 17, 2021
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
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Titan achieves low carbon cement milestone
Titan America has confirmed its low carbon Portland Limestone Cement production has reached 50% of its total cement output. 
November 17, 2021
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Rokbak’s Paul Douglas urges Scottish manufacturers to pursue more environmentally sustainable operations
Rokbak managing director Paul Douglas delivered the keynote address at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland’s (NMIS) ‘Manufacturing a Net-…
November 17, 2021
Ancillary Equipment
New Kubota Holdings Europe president Yasukazu Kamada
Kubota Holdings Europe names new president
Yasukazu Kamada has been appointed as the new president of off-road equipment and engine manufacturer Kubota Holdings Europe and of its Kverneland…
November 17, 2021
Ancillary Equipment
Marangoni specialises in off-road retread systems
Marangoni announces imminent price rise
Off-road retread tyre specialist Marangoni says it will upwardly adjust the sales price for all products in all EMEA countries served by its…
November 16, 2021
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Fosburgh led the creation of the SITECH network (image credit: AEM)
AEM hall of fame inducts Bryn Fosburgh
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has inducted Trimble's Bryn Fosburgh into its hall of fame for developing technologies that support…
November 16, 2021
Crushing Static & Mobile
Agder Gruppen appointed as Powerscreen distributor for Norway
Powerscreen has appointed Agder Gruppen as its authorised distributor for Norway.
November 16, 2021
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HCMUK says the FORS scheme provides the essentials for running a vehicle fleet of any size. Image: HCMUK
Hitachi gains FORS silver accreditation status in UK
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK has achieved silver accreditation status under the Fleet Recognition Scheme (FORS).
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