CRH posts 11% sales rise to US$22.8bn in first nine months of 2021
CRH posted 2021 first nine months sales worth US$22.8 billion – up 11% on the same period of last year.
Doosan dealer opens new HQ in Bulgaria
Doosan quarrying and construction equipment dealer Megatron EAD has opened a new business centre in Bulgaria that incorporates the company’s headquarters and central trade and service facilities.
Marangoni plant gets environmental certification
The ISO 14001 environmental quality certification has been renewed for the plant in Rovereto, Italy operated by off-road tyre retread specialist Marangoni.
CEMEX Rüdersdorf cement plant hosting waste heat recovery project
CEMEX has made a further advancement in its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality at its Rüdersdorf cement plant by 2030.
Argos recognised by Dow Jones index
Argos has been recognised as a global benchmark in sustainability in the construction materials sector for the ninth consecutive year, according to the Dow Jones Global Index.
BHS-Sonthofen crusher boosts sand output at Colas quarry
Colas Group is using a rotor impact crusher mill from BHS-Sonthofen to produce high-quality sand from limestone at one of its quarries in southern France.
Genvia partners on net zero cement pilot
France-based Genvia has announced a number of pilot projects with industry leaders to accelerate the decarbonisation of sectors including cement.
India’s changing aggregates market remains largely positive
Aggregates demand fundamentals will remain robust In India in the medium and long term. However, some existing and evolving factors will influence mineral processing and supporting-equipment acquisition
AEM announces 2022 directors
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has revealed its 2022 officers elected to its board of directors and construction sector boards.
Epiroc climate targets validated as science-based
Quarrying, mining and construction equipment manufacturer Epiroc has received validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the company’s ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions.
BDA appoints Joel Stevens as general manager
The British Drilling Association (BDA) has appointed Joel Stevens as its new general manager, effective from 17th January 2022.
Holcim launches 'Accelerating Green Growth' strategy
Holcim has unveiled its “Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth” sustainability initiative.
CEA concern as East Midlands-Leeds HS2 line is cancelled
The CEO of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has expressed concern after the UK government announced that the East Midlands-Leeds HS2 high-speed rail line will not be built.
Baioni wet processing sustainability at work
Italian company Baioni commissioned a new state-of-the-art wet processing solution at a Central America client, a national supplier of construction materials
Cemex names startup winners
Cemex Ventures celebrated the Pitchday event in Miami to celebrate the ten winners of the Construction Startup Competition 2021.
Deutz creates new 'Green' arm
Deutz is creating a 'Green' business segment which will include all activities connected with development and production of new non-diesel drives.
GB primary aggregates market totals 160m tonnes
The primary aggregates market in Great Britain totalled over 160 million tonnes in 2020, according to an estimate from market research consultancy BDS.
Titan achieves low carbon cement milestone
Titan America has confirmed its low carbon Portland Limestone Cement production has reached 50% of its total cement output.
Rokbak’s Paul Douglas urges Scottish manufacturers to pursue more environmentally sustainable operations
Rokbak managing director Paul Douglas delivered the keynote address at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland’s (NMIS) ‘Manufacturing a Net-Zero Future’ conference, where he highlighted the crucial role companies can play in delivering more sustainable factory operations.
Kubota Holdings Europe names new president
Yasukazu Kamada has been appointed as the new president of off-road equipment and engine manufacturer Kubota Holdings Europe and of its Kverneland European subsidiary.