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Holcim US has acquired King William Sand & Gravel, a private company with a long-standing presence in King William County, Virginia. With this strategic transaction, Holcim gains high-quality sand and gravel reserves that will serve the construction needs of customers in the Central Virginia area of the Mid-Atlantic region. 

Cemex has struck a joint venture agreement with sand and gravel supplier Couch Aggregates and marine bulk product distributor Premier Holdings. This agreement is part of Cemex's ongoing strategy to accelerate growth in the US and expand its aggregates business. 

This joint venture will strengthen Cemex’s aggregate reserves with the production, distribution, and sale of sand, gravel, and limestone in the Mid-South, increasing its presence and providing better and faster service to this growing region. 

Lee Sleight has been appointed as the new CEO of Aggregate Industries.

Finlay, a leading global manufacturer of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment is delighted to announce that Dungannon Plant Sales (DPS) has extended its sales and support coverage to encompass all of Ireland. This strategic move reflects the company's commitment to providing its customers with access to Finlay’s market leading machines and DPS exceptional customer service. 

Aggregate Industries says it "wholeheartedly welcomes" the new British Government's aim to "get Britain building again".

Cemex has signed a joint venture agreement with recycling service provider ALBA to produce biochar, a carbon-neutral fuel derived from biomass. The use of biochar, alongside a planned carbon capture project on site, will allow the capture of biomass CO2 for storage and the production of sustainable aviation fuels.

Titan Group announces that it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship is delivering yet another sensational summer of sport. For Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak, the tournament is a celebration of the best European football talent and a timely reminder of the core values that drive success in any business.

Engine maker Cummins is investing in building new factory capacity for electric powertrains as well as other components with zero emissions. The firm is sourcing US$75 million of the financing via a grant from the US Department of Energy. 

Caterpillar's online web platform, VisionLink Productivity, has been enhanced with the introduction of three new features – Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching, and E-Ticketing.

Tanzania’s manufacturing and energy company Amsons Group has issued a bid to acquire a 100% stake in Kenya's Bamburi Cement valued at US$180 million (Sh23.2) billion.

New data from pioneering solutions expert Komatsu Smart Construction indicates that the adoption of digital tools across the construction sector is on the rise, highlighting a behaviour shift across the industry.

Plans set out by new Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overhaul the UK’s planning system and boost housebuilding have been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) which is calling for the same approach to be applied to minerals planning.

McLanahan has won the contract to supply a wash plant to SunSkips, a skip hire and waste management service based in the United Kingdom.

Cemex has announced its most recent investment in frontrunning carbon capture startup, KC8 Capture Technologies (KC8), carried out through its corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, Cemex Ventures. This investment in KC8's technology has the intention of scaling such technologies to new heights in the largest project of its kind to date for KC8.

Atlantic Pumps, a UK-based pump solutions provider and manufacturer, has entered a strategic partnership with Kronoa Engineered Solutions, a renowned manufacturer based in Barcelona, Spain.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to July 3. The reading is down 0.5 months from June 2023.

Aggregate Industries has completed its first major renewable energy project at one of its UK sites as part of its ongoing net zero journe