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As the world's eyes focused on Glasgow during the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference this November, Rokbak is reflecting on its journey towards a more sustainable future.

Komatsu has freshened up its German distributor network announcing that GP Günter Papenburg and Schlüter Baumaschinen have agreed that GP Baumaschinen Halle, including G-tec Positioning, will be transferred to Schlüter Baumaschinen, including all rights and duties, on 1 January 2022.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) second annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge virtual conference is to highlight industry research, trends and studies from 12-13 July 2022.

A Linnhoff TSD1500 MobileMix asphalt plant has achieved remarkable progress on a high-profile African road project, the grade separation of the Tema Motorway Interchange in Ghana.

The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has launched a series of improvements to the IQ Connect App and online portal, making it easier for members to record and access their continuing professional development (CPD) activities.

Biodiversity around Tarmac's quarries is being celebrated by award-winning photographers who have captured the incredible array of wildlife that has made its home in restored – and active – sites thanks to the company's conservation efforts.

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has confirmed Cemex USA, GCC of America and Buzzi Unicem are among the winners of the 2021 Safety Innovation Awards.

Heidelberg-owned PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk (INDOCEMENT) has ordered a full alternative fuels solution to replace coal. Enabling the use of municipal waste and biofuels, FLSmidth is supplying a MissionZero flagship product, the FLSmidth HOTDISC-S and feeding systems.

Engineering researchers at three South Korea unversities have developed cement-based composites with conductive fillers that generate and store electricity by contact electrification.

Holcim is introducing its new DYNAMax high-performance concrete which is designed to deliver high strength, durability and rigidity with design freedom and sustainability.

Breedon Trading Ltd has been fined for safety breaches after a fly rock projection event occurred during the use of explosives.

A study seeking to separate 95% of carbon dioxide (CO2) at a LafargeHolcim cement plant has received $4 million from the Department of Energy (DoE).

Milestone Infrastructure has successfully trialled a cement-free concrete on Histon Road in Cambridge, eastern England. As cement is the main contributor of carbon in standard concrete, removing all cement within the product provides significant environmental benefits.

An intermediary holding company, Hyundai Genuine, has been established following the purchase in August of Doosan Infracore by Hyundai Heavy Industries Group.

The World Cement Association has expanded its international network of members by welcoming CarbonBuilt as an associate corporate member.

The Secret Life Of Quarries is a new Caterpillar six-part mini-series. Shot entirely at night, the series reveals the hidden side of quarrying and unearths the hidden knowledge needed to turn buried stone into the building blocks of our modern world. Each episode aims to reveal the secrets underlying every successful quarrying operation, giving experts, enthusiasts and everyone in between a unique take on the quarrying process.

UK and Ireland construction materials provider Breedon Group has reported group revenue of £1,045m for the 10 months to 31 October 2021, up 31% on the same period in 2019.

MDU Resources subsidiary Knife River has acquired construction materials companies Baker Rock Resources and Oregon Mainline Paving to expand its platform in the Pacific Northwest.

Just a few weeks after the launch of the Rokbak brand, orders for the company’s impressive RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers are already piling up in the U.S.

Ritchie Bros has confirmed it sold more than 7,600 equipment items and generated CA$85+ million at an auction at its site in Edmonton, Alberta.