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Aggregate Industries says it has become the first building materials manufacturer globally to adopt a complete monitoring solution for managing environmental impact.

The major UK building materials maker has integrated the EVS Omnis system from Envirosuite into its Lafarge Cement operation in Cauldon, Staffordshire, England, to help the business proactively manage noise and air quality.

Weir Minerals has developed a custom-engineered mill lining system with Vulco R63 rubber liners for James Hardie Philippines (JHP), a regional manufacturing hub of a global leader in fibre cement production, James Hardie.

Wire screening media manufacturer Major has made four recent appointments to its sales and customer service teams.

Volvo Penta says that, while its purpose-built electric driveline will take centre stage on its stand at this year's bauma show, it will also focus on the continuing role of its diesel engines, as well as the company’s transformation into new sustainable technologies.

The link between mineral products and the countless benefits they bring to the UK economy and everyday life is highlighted in a new campaign package from the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

CEMEX’s commitment to decreasing CO2 emissions by reducing the number of truck movements made by its business has resulted in a marked increase in the use of more sustainable transport methods across the European region.

Continental has acquired the conveyor belt systems and services specialist NorrVulk AB, based in Gällivare, Sweden. The acquisition complements the technology company’s portfolio for selling conveyor belt systems and related services and strengthens its business with industrial customers in this region.

National nonresidential construction spending was down by 0.6% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualised basis, nonresidential spending totalled US$832.5 billion for the month.

Epiroc has agreed with Skanska Industrial Solutions AB to trial the world's first battery-electric tophammer drill rig. The Swedish quarry-based trial marks a significant milestone in the journey towards zero emissions drilling in surface mines and quarries worldwide.

FLSmidth has won a contract to supply a series of state-of-art equipment for a greenfield cement plant in Asia.

South Wales-based mineral and aggregates contractor Chepstow Plant International has taken delivery of its 1,000th Volvo machine supplied by equipment dealer SMT GB.