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Smarter. Safer. More sustainable. The appearance of the Wirtgen Group at bauma China 2024 (26-29 November) emphasises environmentally compatible technologies, solutions and applications which also make decisive contributions to a smarter, safer and more sustainable road construction process chain, as well as efficient mining, quarrying and processing of resources in Asia. The highlights at Booth E1.510 in Hall 1 include new products developed especially for the requirements of the Chinese market.

Monthly UK construction output is estimated to have grown by 0.5% in June 2024, according to new ONS (Office for National Statistics) figures. This came from rises in both new work (0.9%) and repair and maintenance (0.1%). This was the second month in a row recording growth, following growth in output in May of 1.7%.

COMPAK, an innovative liquid compaction aid designed for bulk earthworks, has been developed by leading fine particle specialist RST Solutions to improve road and infrastructure construction projects.

The first verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for four generic asphalt product types used on UK highways have been published by MPA Asphalt today (19th August 2024).

The US produced $35 billion worth of crushed stone, sand and gravel in 2023, according to a new report by Texas-based construction aggregate supply firm Twisted Nail.

Power China Group is using a Linnhoff TSD1500 asphalt mixing plant for two rural road projects in Kenya to boost local communities' economies and transport networks.

FLSmidth, a major global cement and mining equipment and solutions provider headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, reports strong profitability in its robust Q2 & H1 2024 trading figures.

MAGNA, a new Terex brand established to meet the demands of large-scale crushing and screening operations, is pleased to announce its participation in MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024, the world's largest global mining event.

Heidelberg Materials North America has finalised award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED).

American construction input prices increased 0.4% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4% for the month.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has appointed Steven Mulholland as its Chief Executive.

PAVING SHOW & CONGRESS 2025 is born, the exhibition conference dedicated to Equipment, Raw Materials, Technologies, and Services for road pavements. The inaugural event ahead of what will be part of the forthcoming SaMoTer international construction equipment exhibition in Verona, Italy, in May 2026.

PacWest Machinery LLC of Kent, Washington, US, recently completed the purchase of Miller Machinery of Longview, Washington. Miller Machinery has been a valued Metso dealer since 2007 and PacWest since 2017. After the acquisition, PacWest will assume Miller Machinery’s territory of customers in Washington, Oregon, and the quarry segment in Hawaii. 

As the cement industry grapples with an urgent need to cut CO2 emissions, HydrogEn Expo 2024, scheduled for 11-13th September at Piacenza Expo in Italy, will facilitate connections for cement producers to explore the decarbonisation potential of hydrogen through applications in kilns, mixtures, and carbon capture.

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America and National Equipment Dealers (NED) have announced a five-year distribution agreement to accelerate Hyundai’s North American market coverage growth initiatives while expanding NED’s dealership territory coverage.

Building materials group CRH has issued its Q2 results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, which show the company saw an 8% year-on-year increase in net income to US$1.3bn.

Two Rokbak RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers are helping Canada-based FT Aggregates in its mission to produce high-quality aggregates continuously and on-time.