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Arcosa - a Dallas, Texas-based provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions in the construction, engineered structures, and transportation markets - has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the construction materials business of Stavola and its affiliated entities for US$1.2bn in cash.

British construction materials group GRS has opened a new regional office in Suffolk to support the housebuilding and energy infrastructure boom in the east of England.

Construction products and quarrying company Mannok has partnered with SustainIQ as it continues to strive towards the delivery of the ambitious Mannok 2030 Vision, its sustainability and net zero roadmap.

UK building materials major Aggregate Industries has announced a groundbreaking step in its commitment to sustainability with the introduction of Volvo electric trucks to its cement fleet.

Despite the old age of the majority of Symons crushers in the field, a large installed base remains operational across the world, signaling how these robust, legendary cone crushers are valued by their owners. Customers operating these machines can benefit from Metso’s commitment to the Symons crusher fleet through parts supply, as well as upgrades and modernisations for improved performance, safety and extended lifetime.

Cemex has signed an agreement for the sale of its operations in the Dominican Republic, for a total consideration of approximately US$950m.

Hillhouse Group, one of the largest independent suppliers of quarry materials in Scotland, has acquired Skene Group Construction Services.

Terex Campsie, the manufacturing facility for Terex Ecotec (wood processing, biomass, and recycling equipment) and ProStack (bulk material handling equipment), has announced the production of its 1,000th machine.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its off-the-road (OTR) tyre business, which provides tyres for applications including quarrying and construction, to The Yokohama Rubber Company for US$905m.

Titan Cement International says it achieved consolidated sales growth of 7.6% in the first half of 2024, reaching €1,323.0m, with all regions supporting top-line growth and overall volumes increasing.

New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show a modest overall improvement in the sales of construction aggregates and asphalt in Great Britain for the second quarter of 2024.

SigmaRoc, the Northern European lime and limestone group, has posted a trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2024 which it says reflects a performance that is ahead of expectations.

US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems Superior Industries has recently celebrated the first piece of finished equipment to exit the newly expanded operations at its Arizona manufacturing facility.

Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has embarked on an innovative renewable energy project at the company’s new Alrewas readymix plant (Pyford Brook) in Staffordshire, UK.

Cummins has unveiled a refreshed brand platform called Power Onward. The firm says that this new branding helps show the company’s commitment to being an industry leader in the next era of smarter, cleaner power.

Building materials provider Heidelberg Materials North America has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Carver Sand & Gravel, the largest aggregates producer in the Albany area of New York.

Flexicon Corporation, a privately-held firm and leader in bulk handling equipment and systems, is commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2024.

The World Cement Association (WCA) has welcomed Afghanistan-based mining and construction materials production company Alfalah ul Alami (AuA) as an associate corporate member.