How can Scotland re-establish its building stone industry?
British Geological Survey research, commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland, reveals an opportunity to re-establish the Scottish building stone market in order to maintain the country’s historic buildings.
Develon wheeled loader blazes new path at Ablaredo Quarry
Develon's DL420CVT-7 wheeled loader and unique transparent bucket safety system have impressed with its recent performance in Italy.
Cemex kickstarts first-of-a-kind low-carbon hydrogen project using thermal plasma electrolysis in cement production
Cemex Ventures, Cemex's corporate venture capital (CVC) and open innovation unit, has made an initial hydrogen deployment at industrial scale with HiiROC, the pioneering British hydrogen company that produces affordable, clean hydrogen, at Cemex's Rugby cement plant in the UK.
Industry collaboration produces first pour of pioneering IBAA concrete in England
In a landmark project for the English construction industry, the first lower carbon concrete solution from sustainable technology firm Recycl8 and construction materials company Breedon has been laid at Veolia's Ling Hall incinerator bottom ash (IBA) processing site in Warwickshire.
On-site material separation with Simex
Simex explores the new fields of material separation directly on site, acting on the levers of savings, dynamism and environmental sustainability. From crushing to selective separation, from volumetric reduction to screening, Simex has a range of buckets for excavators and front loaders that facilitate demolition and recycling operations, directly on site, of waste material from construction sites and excavations.
Maptek Vestrex Ecosystem for early customer access
Maptek has opened its new Maptek Vestrex Ecosystem for early customer access following a successful run at MINExpo.
Oscrete nets impressive results in environmental testing
Concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete has achieved the highest award in a global sustainability rating programme.
China prepares to host major dual global aggregates industry conferences
The global aggregates industry will soon descend on China for major dual conferences.
USGS reports dip in cement shipments
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reports that the total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the US and Puerto Rico in August 2024 were an estimated 9.93 million tonnes, an 8.9% decrease from shipments in the same month last year.
Sandvik introduces SAM to the African market after ‘enthusiastic response’
The Sandvik Digital Assistant (SAM) has received an “enthusiastic response” following its recent launch into Africa at the Electra Mining Africa Exhibition.
HD Hyundai in line for prestigious bauma award
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has been named among the finalists for the 2025 bauma Innovation Awards.
Richard Luck named president of Luck Companies
Luck Companies, America's largest family-owned and operated producer of aggregates, has named Richard Luck as the new president of Luck Companies. With this announcement, the over 100-year-old company enters its fourth generation of family leadership.
Aggregate Industries supplies 70k tonnes of aggregates to Norfolk coastal management schemes
The East coast of England is one of the fastest eroding shorelines in Europe, with homes and communities already suffering the consequences of the relentless force of the North Sea.
FLSmidth CEO hails “stable and healthy” Q3
FLSmidth CEO Mikko Keto has welcomed a “stable and healthy” Q3 trading period for the Danish global cement and mining equipment and linked technology solutions giant.
GCCA calls for support to ‘fully unlock’ net-zero ambitions
Leaders from the global cement industry have called on the government to support their net-zero targets through policy changes.
IQ and IAT reveal 2024 award winners
The winners from the joint awards ceremony between the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and the Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) have been revealed.
CASE Construction Equipment appoints Fabrizio Cepollina as head of Construction in Europe
CASE has appointed Fabrizio Cepollina as its new head of Construction for Europe. With over 26 years of experience at CNH, Cepollina has held various leadership positions across the EMEA and APAC regions.