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Doosan Infracore Europe has launched ten new models in its DX-7 Series Excavators range, which the equipment manufacturer says feature numerous upgrades and improvements.

Building materials provider Holcim has been ranked as a global climate leader on CDP’s ‘A List’ for tackling climate change and A- for water security.

The minerals reserves on which Britain’s construction and manufacturing sectors depend are heading towards an all-time low, with replenishment rates continuing to fall behind sales volumes.

The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCima) has confirmed Granite and Martin Marietta are among the winners of its 2021 Excellence in Safety Awards.

HeidelbergCement has been given the top A score ranking for a third consecutive time by global environmental non-profit organisation CDP.

thyssenkrupp's cement technologies business unit has received an order to build a turnkey cement production line at the Ciments Calcia plant in Airvault, west France.

Metso Outotec says it has experienced substantial growth in its Life Cycle Services (LCS) business by capturing more than 100 new customer agreements during 2021.

SCRUB UP WELL: Campbell Contracts’ CDE installation – including an M2500 washing plant, AquaCycle & AggMax scrubbing & classification system – is proving a big money earner for the Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland-based firm. The plant’s highly productive and efficient operation near Enniskillen has enabled Campbell Contracts to increase its annual high-quality sand sales by 90%. You can read more about this great washing plant success story in a forthcoming edition of Aggregates Business magazine.

LafargeHolcim in the US has introduced an EcoPlanet product, which it says offers up to 65% carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction. 

The value of construction work commencing on-site in the UK during the three months to November fell 13% compared with the preceding three months, and was 20% down on the same period in 2020.

Komatsu's Smart Construction technology venture that specialises in the digital transformation of earthmoving has announced a partnership with Kuhn Bohemia, a subsidiary of Komatsu distributor Kuhn Group.

Aggregate Industries subsidiary London Concrete has successfully completed a week-long continuous slipform pour after delivering 3,300m3 of ECOPact low carbon concrete over seven days.

The Global Aggregates Information Network (GAIN) is a unique voluntary coalition of aggregates associations across the globe with the express purpose of openly sharing best practices for the greater good and sustainability of the industry. Below, Jim O’Brien, GAIN’s convenor, analyses the global aggregates industry and highlights GAIN’s latest work

COVID-19-induced disruption in the supply chain has led to stalled projects, financing challenges and delayed implementation of key infrastructure projects in Kenya, dealing a major blow to national aggregates suppliers who were keen to supply raw building materials for works across the country

Athabasca Minerals (AMI) is to acquire strategic sand assets in the US from what it calls an independent arms-length vendor.

Articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak is introducing two extreme cold weather protection kits for its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers.

The UK Construction Industry Council's Green Construction Board (GCB) and the Institution of Civil Engineers have jointly published the Low Carbon Concrete Routemap for consultation.

Holcim's 14Trees joint venture is launching what is claimed to be Africa’s largest 3D-printed affordable housing project in Kenya, in partnership with UK development finance institution CDC Group.

A raft of new innovations is helping quarry customers to achieve greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the use of blasting technology

Haver & Boecker Niagara says it has revolutionised its signature Niagara F-Class vibrating screen with new technology for simplified maintenance combined with maximum performance and longevity