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A new UK Government report on the supply of essential aggregates is "the strongest evidence yet" of the need to reinforce the mineral planning system, according to the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

DEUTZ has launched its first hydrogen engine the TCG 7.8 H2 which it says is the next step toward carbon-neutral drive solutions, including in the off-highway segment.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has confirmed its 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge Conference brought together more than 700 attendees to learn of interesting concrete projects. 

Tarmac says it has reached a significant landmark in its rollout of new fleet technology after presenting its 10,000th HGV driver with a smart card aimed at improving haulier safety, training and customer confidence.

Demand for building materials looks set to continue for some time as billions of dollars worldwide are pumped into infrastructure following the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to UK concrete block manufacturer Besblock.

Granite's second quarter results ended 30 June 2021 confirm net income increased to $54.5 million compared to net income of $3.4m for the same period year-over-year.

In the continuing uncertain post-COVID conditions, some quarry equipment distributors are going against conventional thinking and stocking a larger range of wear parts. The increased number of parts might have to be kept in stock for a longer period, but it can avoid expensive air freight charges and lengthy waits for delivery

Wacker Neuson is benefiting from a successful first six months in 2021 with growth accompanied by increase in profitability and strong cash generation.

Terex Minerals Processing Systems (MPS) has appointed Quarry and Recycling Solutions (QRS) to represent its full range of crushing, screening and recycling equipment for Ireland.

The UK Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has joined with the trustees of the National Stone Centre near Wirksworth in the Derbyshire Dales, to open a centre of excellence which will also become its new headquarters.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has confirmed Dennis J. Slater is to retire after 23 years as president on the 31 December

All markets for blended cement in the Asia/Pacific region will see increases in sales, according to a new report.

Finnish quarrying and mining equipment group Metso Outotec says that orders received increased by 21% in the first six months of 2021 to €2,462m (from €2,037m in H1 2020).

In a major move in the global plant and machinery auctions sector, off-highway equipment auctioneer Ritchie Bros. has entered into an agreement to acquire Euro Auctions group for an enterprise value of £775mn (US$1.08bn).

Arcosa has acquired Arizona-based Southwest Rock Products for $150 million in a bid to reduce its cyclicality and enter new geographies.

Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems business unit – which makes mtu-branded diesel engines used in a wide variety of construction, mining and quarrying machinery – has reported a strong half-year 2021, including an €11m boost in profit to €47m.

Order intake is also up 19% on the same period last year, notes the company which is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, southern Germany, and employs around 9,000 people.

“Our financial results are in line with our expectations,” said Louise Öfverström, chief financial officer of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.

Special recognition is given to South African quarry operations that achieve Showplace Status every year – 95% and more – in ASPASA’s annual ISHE Audit. Being able to maintain that feat every year is something special, given the stringent nature of the audit and the level of health and safety standards that ASPASA member operations have to maintain. In line with Afrimat’s ‘consistently delivering’ mantra, its Harrismith Quarry has achieved the status for eight consecutive years

Aggregates washing solutions company MWS Equipment has appointed DGM as the official distributor of its washing equipment in Denmark.

Focused on providing complete project management services, DGM specialises in the supply of equipment, complete plants and services for the aggregate, construction, mineral processing, and concrete and asphalt industry. It became part of the German Lutze Group in 2020. Lutze Group has been established in Denmark since 2019, and is represented in six countries.

CEMEX and its CEMEX Ventures venture capital and innovation unit have invested in Carbon Clean, a provider of modular CO2 capture and separation technology.

Superior Industries has expanded a partnership in which General Equipment & Supplies will represent its full line of equipment in Minnesota and North Dakota.