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Caterpillar has launched the new 352 Hydraulic Excavator, which is said to combine more power and a heavier counterweight to work with larger tools. The manufacturer says the result is greater production for more profit potential.

Wet processing experts CDE, in partnership with the Gulf Center United Industrial Equipment Co. and KAK-LAMOR JV/C, has announced plans to supply two contaminated soil wash plants to support the clean-up effort of an estimated 114km2 of polluted land in Kuwait as part of one of the largest environmental projects of its kind.

Shell has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Connect Plus - a consortium that includes Edge Orbital Holdings Ltd, Balfour Beatty and Egis Investment Partners, to develop and deploy solutions and technologies to decarbonise road paving in the UK by extending the life of pavements.

Doosan has introduced a new waste and recycling kit for the company’s DL-7 range of wheeled loaders.

An innovative hydrogen fuel supplement system has been named the winner of Tarmac's 2022 Supplier Innovation Challenge, an initiative that encourages suppliers, organisations and individuals to submit ideas to support the acceleration of the company's journey to net zero. 

CEMEX is using hydrogen injection technology at four of its cement plants in Mexico as part of its Future in Action programme to achieve sustainable excellence and become a net-zero CO2 company. 

Harborlite Aegean in Turkey, a subsidiary of Imerys, now processes different types of perlite for the juice industry with an impact crusher of type PB 0806 from BHS-Sonthofen. This is the first time the machine has been used for this purpose. Tests with original material in Sonthofen and previous experiences with the maintenance-friendly machines from BHS gave the customer the confidence to make this unusual choice.

The US-based Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased by 3.8% (2000=100) in November to 207.2 from the revised October reading of 199.6. During the month, the DMI continued its steady ascent, with the commercial component rising 4.3% and the institutional component ticking up 2.7%. 

CEMEX Dominicana and Nestlé Dominicana have signed a sustainability agreement where both companies are reaffirming their commitment to lead their respective industries in climate action.

The construction industry’s first-ever Tarmac Fairy makes her debut in this year’s Tarmac festive film – will she spend the festive period searching high and low, wondering where everyone has gone? Or will she find a way to unlock the spirit of Christmas?