ECCO2 develops carbon capture cement plant in Spain
LafargeHolcim Spain, Carbon Clean and Sistemas de Calor have set up the ECCO2 joint-venture to develop an advanced technology CO2 capture plant at the Holcim Group Carboneras cement factory in Almería.
HCMUK appoints Scotland product manager
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has named Iain McDowell as its new product support manager for Scotland.
Doosan launches new DL420CVT-7 wheeled loader
As part of the company’s award-winning DL-7 series, Doosan has launched the new DL420CVT-7 Stage V compliant wheeled loader equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Holcim completes Cowden Inc. acquisition
Holcim has completed the acquisition of Cowden Inc., a leader in ready-mixed concrete and aggregates in Bellingham, Washington. This acquisition expands Holcim’s footprint in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Cementos Argos invests US$23m in Honduras
Cementos Argos has announced a US$23m investment to increase its production capacity in Honduras.
Blue Central becomes new Doosan dealer
Doosan Infracore Europe has appointed Blue Machinery (Central) as its new authorised dealer for North-West England and North Wales, effective immediately.
CEMEX divests Costa Rica and El Salvador operations
CEMEX has signed an agreement for the sale of its operations in Costa Rica and El Salvador with Cementos Progreso Holdings.
Packing a big punch in crushing
Major crushing and screening manufacturers are launching a range of new models, designed for use in a variety of applications in addition to offering greater capacity and added flexibility
SigmaRoc acquires Johnston Quarry Group
SigmaRoc has acquired UK quarried materials supplier Johnston Quarry Group (JQG) for an initial £35.5 million.
Euro Auctions says prices remain strong as 2021 ends
Euro Auctions says that the demand for used off-road machinery remains as strong as ever, as the auctioneer completed its last sale of 2021.
CEMEX signs digital transformation deal with HCL Technologies
Global technology company HCL Technologies (HCL) has signed a five-year agreement with building materials giant CEMEX to deliver next generation employee services.
SBM launches Technikum crushing offering
SBM has introduced the 'SBM Technikum' label to offer a collected range of crushing services to its customers.
Remains of mammoths found at Swindon quarry
The remains of at least five Ice Age mammoths have been discovered by archeologists at a quarry site owned by Hills Group Quarry Products in South West England.
CEMEX joins UN sustainability taskforce
CEMEX has joined the United Nations Global Compact CFO Taskforce for the sustainable development goals (SDG).
CEMBUREAU issues map of decarbonisation projects
European Cement Association CEMBUREAU has published an interactive map showing the decarbonisation projects ongoing in the cement industry across Europe.
Magna Tyres buys Fennell
Second-tier (OTR) tyre supplier Magna Tyres Group has acquired Australian-based Fennell Tyres International for an undisclosed sum.
Holcim buying Malarkey Roofing Products
Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire Malarkey Roofing Products, a leading company in the US residential roofing market, with projected 2022 net sales of US$600 million.
Terex Finlay appoints Quarry Service Group as a new Russia dealer
Terex Finlay has appointed Quarry Service Group (Quarry Service) as a new authorised dealer in Russia.
British concrete building block market reaches 64 million m²
The concrete building block market in Great Britain accounted for nearly 64 million m² in 2020.