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FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of Iveco Group, has inaugurated its new ePowertrain plant in Turin, Italy. The site is fully dedicated to the production of the brand’s electric range, including electric axles, electric central drives and battery packs for light commercial vehicles, minibuses and buses.

This opening marks another important milestone for FPT Industrial in its decarbonisation path and for its strategy of achieving net-zero emissions for its products and all its industrial activities.

Epiroc, the Swedish-headquartered, major drill rigs and hydraulic breakers manufacturer for the quarrying and mining industries, has agreed to acquire the business of Wain-Roy, a U.S. manufacturer of excavator attachments for the construction sector.

Solid demand in most regions has resulted in a good performance for Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in this third quarter of 2022 – while the industry transformation is supported by a continued rollout of electric machines in Asian markets.

Haver & Boecker Niagara has recently expanded its manufacturing facility in Pedro Leopoldo, Brazil. 

FLSmidth has announced a strategic change to enhance long-term profitability and accelerate growth in its core Mining business. This change includes the decision to divest or wind down risky and unprofitable mining activities. 

A six-month-long public consultation process concerning proposals to redevelop the National Stone Centre (NSC) in Derbyshire, central England, has received overwhelmingly positive support from the local community.

Building materials provider Hanson says funding has been secured to investigate the feasibility of using low carbon hydrogen as an alternative source of heat at its asphalt plants.

US industry trade association Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has given its strong support for the second annual Construction Inclusion Week, which started on October 17, and the need to champion and foster inclusion, diversity and equity throughout the construction industry.

Finnish materials technology company Betolar will be showcasing its Geoprime solution at the forthcoming bauma exhibition in Munich, Germany from October 24-30.