LafargeHolcim launches CementDirect app
LafargeHolcim in the US has introduced an app which it says transforms the cement delivery process and its associated paperwork for ready-mix producers.
PT Trakindo Utama is new Metso Outotec aggregates plant distributor in Indonesia
Metso Outotec has appointed PT Trakindo Utama as a distributor for aggregates solutions in Indonesia from September 2021 onwards.
Hoffmann appoints certification and accreditation director
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies has appointed Stéphanie Bondoux as its new director of certification and accreditation.
Silica sand sector to grow by 5% in next decade
The global industrial silica sand market is expected to expand at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 5% over the next ten years to reach US$15bn by 2031.
Foretellix closes US$32m funding round
Israel-based autonomous driving systems company Foretellix has secured US$32m in its latest series B funding round, bringing its total raised capital to over US$50m.
Gravel quarry operator orders third Liebherr loader
The operator of the Rinsche stone quarry in western Germany has ordered its third Liebherr L 586 XPower wheeled loader.
Increased demand creates 100 new jobs at JCB
JCB is recruiting 100 new welders for its UK factories as demand for its products continues to soar, the off-road equipment company has announced.
Rokbak – new name for Terex Trucks kickstarts a new era
Articulated hauler manufacturer Terex Trucks has rebranded as Rokbak, and managing director Paul Douglas as well as the whole team are ready for what might be the most exciting time in the company’s 80 years’ history.
Rokbak - the new name for Terex Trucks
Off-highway articulated hauler specialist Terex Trucks is rebranding as Rokbak as part of its vision for an exciting future. The manufacturer unveiled the new brand at a digital launch event on Wednesday, 1 September, attended by dealers, customers, media, and Volvo Group colleagues from around the world.
MWS partners with Rock & Recycling Equipment
MWS Equipment has appointed Rock & Recycling Equipment as a new partner, adding its range of washing and classification equipment to their portfolio in New England.
Deutz makes progress with sustainability strategy
Deutz is approving its entire TCD engine portfolio for use with renewable paraffinic diesel fuels with immediate effect. The off-road engine manufacturer says this means that alternative fuels can now also be used to run Deutz engines that meet the EU Stage V emissions standard.
Trimble launches US$200m venture fund
Telematics company Trimble has set up a venture fund to invest in early and growth-stage innovative companies in the construction, quarrying, agriculture, geospatial and transportation industries.
Johal named as new CEA chief executive
Suneeta Johal has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA).
IRock appoints New Mexico and El Paso dealer
IRock Crushers has confirmed Golden Equipment Company is to represent its product line throughout New Mexico and the El Paso region of Texas.
Nouvelles Carrières d’Alsace again opts for Liebherr quality
Nouvelles Carrières d'Alsace was on the lookout for a new Liebherr excavator as a replacement for its former R 944 C excavator. Following a final test phase, Nouvelles Carrières d'Alsace opted for the R 945 G8, which has the same digging power as the R 944 C.
CEMEX launches nationwide merchant pallet recovery service
Global building materials solutions supplier CEMEX is extending its commitment to waste reduction and the circular economy with merchants by relaunching its UK-wide pallet recovery service.
Double-deck screen removed a bottleneck in the crushing chain
RKJ Rahikainen increases production capacity with Metso Outotec’s Nordtrack™ S2.11 screen.
John Deere and Hitachi enter new deals
John Deere has entered new licence and supply agreements with Hitachi that will enable it to continue to manufacture and distribute Deere-branded excavators in the US.
Deutz and DLR partner on hydrogen applications
Engine manufacturer Deutz is working with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to develop new ideas and solutions for the operation of off-road machinery using hydrogen.
Breedon Group's CDE solution boosts efficiency at North Cave
Breedon Group, a leading supplier of construction materials throughout the UK and Ireland, commissioned a new state-of-the-art wet processing solution from industry experts CDE in 2020 to maximise efficiency at its North Cave Quarry and accelerate the adoption of long-term sustainable working practices within the extractive industry.