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South Korea-based Ssanyong Cement has deployed two custom-built HOTDISC combustion systems from FLSmidth to increase the use of alternative fuels at its Donghae and Yeongwol cement plants.

EvoQuip has chosen West Equipment Solutions to supply its compact crushing, screening and conveying equipment and spare parts throughout the Canadian province of Alberta. 

Construction materials provider Tarmac says it has become the first company in the UK to secure recognised industry approval for its new rubber modified asphalt.

The organiser of bauma Conexpo Africa has announced that the pan-African trade show for construction, building material, mining, agriculture & forestry machinery and vehicles, will not take place in 2021 as planned.

Aggregates Business editor Guy Woodford recently appeared on the first episode of the new Constructive Voices podcast

Constructive Voices is the construction industry’s collaborative podcast and online magazine that focuses on finding great stories within the construction industry about organisations and people who are doing something constructive.
 
You can hear Guy’s interview with former BBC, Guardian and Observer journalist Henry McDonald from the 36th minute of the hour-long debut show

A new Doosan DX350LC-7 Stage V compliant excavator has added increased power and fuel efficiency for working with heavy blocks of granite at the Ruprechtice quarry in the Czech Republic.

Ruprechtice quarry is one of several northern Bohemia quarries owned and operated by LIGRANIT, using state-of-the-art equipment like the DX350LC-7 in tough conditions. The new excavator was supplied by GARNEA, Doosan's authorised Czech dealer.

South African surface mining association Aspasa is holding an online CEO Top Management Workshop 'super event' on 20 April.

Market analyst FMI says the US construction materials sector's positive end to 2020 is set to continue into 2021, driven by new potential for funding, COVID vaccine progress and a surprisingly robust residential market.

Green Energy Solutions (GES) is building a hybrid solar power plant at the Colas-owned Ambokatra quarry on the East African island of Madagascar.

Recycling company Taha Zahir, based at Kfar Quasem in Israel, has expanded its fleet with a second Rubble Master crusher.

Cummins has launched its latest B6.7 Performance Series, which the off-road engine maker says meets EU Stage V standards by delivering near-zero emission levels of NOx (nitrogen oxides) and PM (particulate matter).

Scotland-based construction business CHAP Group is to sell its quarrying division to JKR Quarries and Concrete Products for an undisclosed sum.