New Bobcat PG40 & PG50 portable generators for Europe
Bobcat has launched the company’s new PG40 and PG50 portable generators, providing a leap forward in portable generator design.
Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant celebrates 50 years of innovation and excellence
Cummins, a global power technology leader, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP). This milestone marks half a century of cutting-edge engineering, workforce dedication, and commitment to community and sustainability.
Strong mining but weaker construction sector trading for Epiroc in Q2
Epiroc says that its Q2 2024 trading was strong in mining but weaker in construction-related sales and orders.
U.S. EPA funding for Heidelberg Materials NA EPD project
Heidelberg Materials North America has been selected for award negotiation to receive up to $5 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a robust, web-based tool that can help ready-mix concrete, cement and aggregate facilities to quickly produce high-quality Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
LiuGong showcases ever-ready battery electric power play
LiuGong hosted 'The BEV Experience: BEVs, Batteries, and Beyond' at its new regional hub in Stalowa Wola, Poland. Dealers and customers from 12 European countries explored the latest battery-electric equipment and engaged in insightful conversations with BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) experts to see how LiuGong is going beyond expectations to give its customers a complete electric experience.
Cummins opens new Powertrain Test Facility to support more varied power requirements
Cummins has officially opened its new, fuel agnostic Powertrain Test Facility at the Darlington, England campus. An expansion of its European Technical Operations function, the new facility positions Cummins at the forefront of ultra-low and zero emissions power technologies, as the industry focuses on reducing greenhouse gas contributions and improving air quality.
Strategic restructuring at Blue Machinery (Scotland)
As part of a team restructuring, Blue Machinery (Scotland) has announced several strategic appointments to further strengthen their already high level of customer service and support.
Volvo CE product evolution continues despite sales dip in tougher industry landscape
Volvo CE is reporting a dip in net sales for Q2 this year—driven by the industry downturn—while still delivering on its transformation ambitions with its biggest product launches in years.
MPA backs Climate Change Committee calls for net zero urgency
A new report from the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) which has echoed calls for decarbonisation to be accelerated.
Cemex UK announces EPD publication success for its cement products
Cemex UK has recently announced that it has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for products at its Rugby and Tilbury cement plants. The EPDs for cement delivered in bulk tankers have been gained, covering more than 80% of manufactured cements.
Paul Fletcher, Head of Sustainability for Cemex Europe, comments that, “Achieving third-party verification through the International EPD System provides independent and transparent information of our cement’s environmental performance over the entire lifecycle of the product.
Atlantic Pumps sets out guidance on proactive pump maintenance
Due to the cost of downtime, an emphasis on proactive pump maintenance has taken over from the ‘run-till-failure’ approach.
Hillhead hails "unparalleled success" for 2024 event
Attracting more than 19,500 trade visitors and featuring 598 exhibitors across three show days, the Hillhead 2024 quarrying exhibition was the most visited edition of the biennial UK event ever in terms of the volume of visits over the three days.
Lokotrack liveroom: LT400J and LT350C out now!
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CDE ProPress delivers for Fife quarrying and recycling firm
The first ProPress high-performance filter press to be commissioned by wet processing experts CDE has exceeded processing targets and significantly reduced reliance on costly settling ponds, says the owner of one of Scotland’s leading aggregate specialists.
Heidelberg Materials further strengthens US footprint with three acquisitions
Heidelberg Materials has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Highway Materials, Inc., one of the largest independent aggregates and asphalt producers in the Greater Philadelphia market. Included with this acquisition are four crushed stone quarries, nine hot‐mix asphalt plants, two clean fill operations, a concrete recycling facility, a construction services business, and more than 350 employees.
Tru-Trac sets new standards for belt scale accuracy
Conveyor belt scales are indispensable components for measuring bulk materials in mining and industrial operations – but their value is compromised if accuracy is poor.
Pan-United charts next growth phase after leadership team changes
Singapore-listed concrete innovation leader Pan-United Corporation (Pan-United) has appointed May Ng as the Executive Chair of the company's Board and Ken Loh as CEO.
Both May and Ken, who have been instrumental in Pan-United's growth, will relinquish their positions as CEO and COO of Pan-United respectively, and assume their new appointments immediately. This continuity in leadership ensures a stable transition and a clear path for Pan-United's future growth.