Innovation award nominations for bauma 2022
Key innovation award nominations have been revealed for the bauma 2022. There have been 15 nominations made across five categories.
Continental acquires Sweden’s Vulk & Montage Group
Continental has acquired the conveyor and maintenance company Vulk & Montage, based in Karlstad, Sweden. This acquisition complements the portfolio of Continental and establishes the technology company in the heart of Sweden’s industrial area.
CDE to showcase some of Europe's most innovative waste recycling operations at bauma
CDE, a leading global provider of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the natural processing and waste recycling sectors, will highlight the role of its technology in supporting the circular economy and zero waste agenda at this year's bauma Munich (24-30 October).
Singleton Birch acquired by Mississippi Lime Company
Singleton Birch has been acquired by Mississippi Lime Company (MLC), one of the USA’s oldest independent suppliers of lime products. The acquisition, which will power the next phase of UK-based Singleton Birch’s growth, is part of MLC’s strategy to drive growth, innovation and sustainability through geographic expansion and new products and technologies that proactively address customers’ changing needs.
Metso Outotec Rapid renewal
Metso Outotec is renewing its NW Rapid portable plant solutions in the 250 tonnes per hour (tph) capacity range.
Holcim closes Brazil business sale
Holcim has closed the US$1.025 billion sale of its business in Brazil to CSN (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional). The deal was closed following approvals from Brazilian authorities. The transaction includes Holcim’s five integrated cement plants, four grinding stations, six aggregates sites and 19 ready-mix concrete facilities.
Berco launches new aftermarket company
Berco, a global leader in the production and supply of undercarriage components for the world's main manufacturers of tracked earthmoving machinery, is excited to announce the launch of 'Berco Aftermarket'.
JCB creates more than 150 new jobs with £8mn talent investment
JCB has created more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates with an £8 million investment in its industry-leading early careers programme.
Addressing aggregates production challenges with Metso Outotec Metrics
Producing aggregates is almost an art where the producer needs to focus on making the business profitable.
This question-and-answer session with our Metso Outotec experts explores some of the challenges facing modern aggregates producers today and how Metrics remote monitoring can help producers reach and exceed production and sustainability targets.
Brammer Buck & Hickman rebrands
Brammer Buck & Hickman is changing its name to Rubix.
New BKT tyre suited to ice and snow
Italian off-road tyre manufacturer BKT has launched the new MULTIMAX MP 538 radial, which is particularly suited for use in icy and snowy conditions.
Kohler executive chairman passes away
US off-road engine manufacturer Kohler has announced that its executive chairman Herbert (Herb) Vollrath Kohler, Jr. passed away on September 3 in Kohler, Wisconsin aged 83.
The heat is off in asphalt production
Major asphalt manufacturers are moving from hot mix asphalt (HMA) to warm mix asphalt (WMA) production to cut their CO2 emissions without compromising on performance. They are calling on competitors to do the same
CEA wants swift action from new PM to protect construction equipment sector
The CEO of the UK's Construction Equipment Association says that new Prime Minister Liz Truss must act quickly to protect the sector from "irreparable damage".
ABC: Nonresidential construction spending increases by a modest 0.8% in July
National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.8% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualised basis, nonresidential spending totalled $847.6 billion for the month.
Metso Outotec expands US mineral processing testing capabilities
Metso Outotec has consolidated its minerals testing services in the USA into a single 5,500sqm facility located in York, Pennsylvania.
African cement sector to accelerate decarbonisation
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and the United Cities and Local Government of Africa (UCLG Africa) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see increased collaboration towards decarbonising the cement and concrete industries on the African continent.
Volvo CE launches 'gentle giant' hybrid excavator
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is introducing the biggest model so far in its hybrid excavator range.
Working the Swedish way to boost safety and output
The Swerock-owned Vändle quarry in central Sweden is one of the region’s major suppliers of crushed rock and asphalt. Its products are in high demand for infrastructure projects, and site manager Patrick Ericzén says the quarry’s typically Swedish non-hierarchical working structure boosts its productivity and safety
HCSS customers discuss the future of construction
HCSS, a leading U.S.-headquartered provider of innovative software that helps heavy civil businesses streamline their operations, is offering key insights about the future of construction via its customers, who are leaders in the construction market.