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As Hitachi Construction Machinery UK celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, one of its loyal UK customers will soon reach the same milestone. Over the last 49 years, Kent-based Gallagher Group has become one of southeast England's leading building, civil engineering, quarrying and property development businesses, employing more than 500 people.

CEMEX says it has delivered one million m3 of Vertua ready-mix concrete in Colombia since the product's launch two years ago. The carbon-cutting concrete was used in some of the most relevant projects in the South American country, negating the emission of 178,000 tons of CO2. 

National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) member Gary W. Johnson, vice president of land & quarry operations at Granite Construction Co., is participating in a hearing held by the US Senate Committee of Environment and Public Works on the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, examining private sector perspectives.

Heidelberg Materials is acquiring Berlin-based RWG Holding (RWG), subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities. The acquisition of RWG, an integrated provider in the demolition and construction materials recycling sector and the market leader in the greater Berlin area, will strengthen Heidelberg Materials' circular materials offering to meet the growing demand for sustainable building materials.

Marangoni, a leading global tyre retreading specialist who started franchising operations in India in mid-2018, has established its first exclusive franchisee in North India. 

CEMEX says that five years after launching CEMEX GO, its end-to-end digital commercial platform, the company is targeting its 100% adoption across business lines and customer segments and a fully automated experience with supply chain visibility.

Breedon, a major independent construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland, says it is on course to deliver record annual earnings.

Bradfords Building Supplies has taken its first delivery of Tarmac bagged cement loaded on green Pallet LOOP pallets into its Glastonbury branch, kicking off the first end-to-end trial of a new circular economy pallet reuse scheme for the UK construction sector. 

GroundProbe has released a revolutionary atmospheric correction algorithm for Slope Stability Radar (SSR) – Precision Atmospherics. A step change in the way atmospherics are treated and managed, it is said by the company to be the most advanced correction algorithm in the market today. GroundProbe, part of Orica, says the solution distinguishes and significantly reduces the noise caused by the most turbulent atmospheric conditions, providing a decisively clearer picture of real deformation.

Superior Industries, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has appointed Jason Adams, currently the company's senior vice president, as its new president.

"Jason's hard work, care for employees, and extensive industry experience makes him well-suited to take this role and thrive," says Bob Domnick, CEO of the 50-year-old firm. "We're all excited to follow his humble direction!"

In October, retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment were 11% above sales in the same month last year. As a result, sales in the first ten months of the year have almost caught up with 2021 levels, reaching 31,400 units, only 0.7% below last year during the same time period. 

GroundProbe has launched BlastVision, a claimed world-first solution that delivers actionable blast performance insights for optimal safety and productivity.

BlastVision's crucial data aids in the detection of potential misfires and out-of-sequence firing and in identifying and tracking flyrock. Intra-blast monitoring also adds valuable wall control insights, such as monitoring and mapping instantaneous blast damage to slopes and identifying movement on significant structures.

Compressed air and fluid power specialist Thorite has created a new team offering bespoke expertise to the aggregate, concrete and mining (ACM) sectors.

It is the latest development in a £3.6 million investment programme by the Bradford, West Yorkshire-based company aimed at enhancing its customer service offer.

The ACM Team brings together Thorite specialists who understand the unique challenges faced by the three sectors and have a wealth of experience in providing tailored solutions.