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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 17, 2022
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
VINCI Construction and Ecocem have jointly developed the Exegy ultra-low carbon concrete solutions
Ecocem completes first ultra-low carbon concrete pour
Ecocem has conducted the first pour of Exegy ultra-low carbon concrete in the UK in collaboration with Taylor Woodrow.
January 17, 2022
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
Faustine Delassale of the Mission Possible Partnership says the next stage of implementing Net Zero cement sector projects needs more collaboration and openness from the top
Cement producers call for more stakeholders to join Net Zero drive
The Concrete Action for Climate initiative of global cement and concrete producers is calling on a wider group of industry stakeholders to support…
January 14, 2022
Quarry Products
Strong UK construction equipment demand boosts 2022 sector prospects
Construction Equipment Association (CEA) CEO Suneeta Johal has praised members’ “resilience and tenacity” in 2021 while also highlighting continuing…
January 14, 2022
Quarry Products
The reopened Penmaenmawr railhead will deliver aggregates to the north west of England
Hanson re-opens Welsh quarry rail link
Aggregates supplier Hanson has reopened the railhead serving its Penmaenmawr quarry in north Wales as part of a UK rail strategy to reduce vehicle…
January 14, 2022
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
The merger of UK concrete industry bodies is intended to accelerate the drive to net zero. Image: © Marian Mocanu/Dreamstime
British Precast merges with MPA
Britain’s concrete producers have joined forces in one association to represent the industry in a move they say will accelerate its journey to beyond…
January 13, 2022
Loading, Hauling & Excavation
Granite Catalyst CEO Champions for Change women leadership champion companies
Granite focuses on women's representation
Granite has demonstrated its commitment to brining more women into leadership as part of Catalyst CEO Champions for Change.
January 13, 2022
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
Pictured left to right at the MOU signing: Tan Yew Chong, general manager, commercial fuels east at Shell; Aw Kah Peng, chairman of Shell Companies in Singapore; and Pan-United COO Ken Loh
Pan-United and Shell partner on decarbonisation
Singapore's largest cement and concrete producer Pan-United Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shell Eastern Petroleum to…
January 13, 2022
Quarry Products
Haith's Mobile Bagger for aggregates can operate from mains power or a generator
Haith doubles aggregates turnover in 2021
Haith's materials handling division has reported a record-breaking 2021, with its turnover almost doubling year-on-year.
January 13, 2022
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
Hoffmann's H-P2A technology has already been patented in the US and Europe. Image: Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies
Hoffmann gets green cement patent in China
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies has been granted a Chinese patent for its H-P2A decarbonated cement technology.
January 13, 2022
Terex Washing Systems’ recently delivered sand washing plant for Clarence Sands in Sydney, Australia
TWS wash plant produces up to 300tph in Australia
Terex Washing Systems have recently delivered a sand washing plant for Clarence Sands. This newly established site is now one of the premium sand…
January 12, 2022
Ancillary Equipment
Motion Industries Motion Industries aggregates cement Kaman Distribution Group Connecticut
Motion acquires KDG 
Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial parts that serves the aggregates and cement industries, has purchased Kaman Distribution Group (KDG)…
January 12, 2022
Quarry Products
Holcim to acquire PRB Group expanding Solutions & Products business
Holcim has entered an agreement to acquire PRB Group, France’s biggest independent manufacturer of speciality building solutions, with annual sales…
January 12, 2022
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
Adam Auer has has over twenty years’ experience as a sustainability professional
Adam Auer succeeds Michael McSweeney as new CAC chief
Michael McSweeney, the long-time president and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada (CAC), is retiring after heading the organisation for 12 years…
January 12, 2022
Quarry Products
The availability of construction materials and products in the UK continued to turn a corner in December. Image: © Mark Atkins/Dreamstime
UK construction material delays lessen
The number of UK construction firms reporting delays in construction material and product supplies dropped from 47% in November to 34% in December,…
January 12, 2022
Concrete Plants, Equipment & Applications
Greyco works in developing countries, where a large proportion of WCA members are based
Greyco becomes WCA associate member
Greyco, an international expert consultancy for the construction materials industry, has joined the World Cement Association (WCA) as an associate…
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