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In conjunction with Leica Geosystems and Engcon, Hitachi Connected Technology hosted its first Dig Day at the Leica Geosystems Training School on the 11th and 12th of November.
 
The event attracted over 150 construction professionals across the two days. It gave visitors a hands-on experience with a range of machinery, all equipped with Leica machine control and Engcon tiltrotators, an opportunity to test out all three products at once.
 

Major wet-processing industry players are highlighting more advanced and sustainable solutions. Manufacturers in the sector are also emphasising the benefits to operators of decanter centrifuges and coarse washers. Liam McLoughlin reports

Holcim's board of directors has appointed Steffen Kindler as the group's chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the Holcim executive committee, effective 1 May 2023.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator declined to 8.8 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted from October 20 to November 4. The reading is 0.7 months higher than in October 2021.

Concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete UK continues its 2022 growth trajectory with the appointment of three new sales managers and two new trainee concrete technicians.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron of the NSPCC, was warmly welcomed to JCB today for a double engagement – to officially open a new £100 million factory and to receive a £300,000 cheque for the children's charity.

The Countess visited JCB Cab Systems, Uttoxeter, and during a tour, Her Royal Highness was given an insight into the hi-tech manufacturing plant, complete with its computer-controlled production line and rainwater harvesting and heat capture systems. Her Royal Highness later received a cheque for £300,000 for the NSPCC after a successful employee fundraising campaign.

Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) has announced that Milton Graugnard, executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was elected the 2023 ABC national chair at a board of directors meeting held in conjunction with the association's annual Leadership Institute in Coronado, California. 

SaMoTer Lab, a major new innovation exhibition area within Italy's SaMoTer construction equipment show, will highlight smart technologies, including sensors, to boost on-site performance.

Given the extraordinary shift in the aggregates market, adaptability and flexibility are key to riding the winds of change. This was the overarching reflection from Munesu Shoko’s recent visit to AfriSam Jukskei Quarry, where several initiatives have established resilience in the face of a rapidly changing business landscape

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has expressed relief at the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision not to cut capital spending in today’s Autumn Statement, as landmark infrastructure projects, including Sizewell C, HS2, and Northern Powerhouse Rail, were spared from cutbacks.

European aggregates association UEPG held its annual conference in Cyprus this year at a critical time. Delegates at the two-day event heard how the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ever-growing requirement for sustainability have highlighted the sector’s vital importance to European economies going forward

Building materials supplier Aggregate Industries has launched what it says is the industry's first carbon reporting tool to offer customers accurate carbon data by product or project.

Five professionals from the across the construction, concrete and industrial minerals sectors have taken up new roles at the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

GroundProbe has announced plans to build a second dedicated manufacturing facility in Tucson, in the US state of Arizona, marking a new chapter in its commitment to serve its Northern Hemisphere customers better.

The expansion of the company's manufacturing capabilities comes following significant growth in recent years. Established in 2001, GroundProbe is a global innovation powerhouse and trusted partner of companies worldwide. The firm is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, with all products currently manufactured in its Australian facility.

Astec Industries, the US-headquartered major manufacturer of premium quarrying plant, has announced that the company's board of directors has elected Mark Gliebe and Nalin Jain as new independent directors, effective 10 November, 2022.