Survey: ABC members invested US$1.6bn to upskill 1.3 million in US construction workforce education
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its 2024 Workforce Developm
CDE unveils new generation filter press at Hillhead
CDE has unveiled its new ProPress high-performance filter press at the Hillhead quarrying expo in Derbyshire UK, adding to its state-of-the-art water management and recycling systems.
Hillhead 2024 is GO!
Hillhead 2024 was getting underway this morning at the Tarmac Hillhead Quarry near Buxton, Derbyshire, England.
Heidelberg Materials converts cement plant to a slag grinding facility in Indiana, USA
Heidelberg Materials has announced the successful conversion of its cement plant in Speed, Indiana, USA,
to a slag grinding facility to better support the increased demand for sustainable products in the fast-growing
Midwest market.
Holcim acquires Swiss Cand-Landi Group
Holcim has acquired the Cand-Landi Group in Switzerland to advance decarbonisation and circular construction.
O.C.O Technology signs landmark deal with Petronor to develop joint venture facility in Bilbao, Spain
O.C.O Technology has announced a joint venture with Petronor to develop a €20 million facility in the Port of Bilbao.
Midland Quarry Products welcomes Andrew Boileau as new MD
Andrew Boileau has been appointed Managing Director of Heidelberg Materials’ Leicestershire-based asphalt and quarrying business MQP (Midland Quarry Products).
WCA CEO Ian Riley welcomes China cement carbon emission reduction plan
World Cement Association (WCA) CEO Ian Riley has welcomed Chinese authorities' specific new targets for reducing cement industry carbon emissions.
Develon has opened its new Prague uptime facility
Develon has opened its new Uptime Center for Europe is up at the company’s regional headquarters in the centre of Prague in the Czech Republic. The Prague branch is part of a global Develon Uptime Center (DUC) operation headquartered in Seoul in South Korea, with more branches around the world, including those in Dubai, Ghana, Brazil, North America and Indonesia.
Masaba announces expansion with new 145,000ft2 facility
Masaba, a leading manufacturer of custom-designed bulk material handling systems and processing equipment, is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art steel fabrication facility in Vermillion, South Dakota, USA.
Superior's Matt Voigt promoted to senior product manager role
Superior Industries, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems has promoted Matt Voigt, currently its product manager of portable plants, to the position of senior product manager.
New UNIDO-GCCA partnership to drive global cement industry decarbonisation
A groundbreaking agreement has been signed by the UN's Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) to work together on decarbonising the cement and concrete industry, with a strong focus on the Global South.
EvoQuip adds Bison 170 to expanding jaw crusher portfolio
EvoQuip , a leading manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, is launching the Bison 170 — the latest addition to its jaw crusher range.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the cement world's first large-scale carbon capture & utilisation facility
On 19 June 2024, Linde and Heidelberg Materials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for their large-scale carbon capture and liquefaction plant in Lengfurt, Germany. Christian Knell, General Manager of Heidelberg Materials Germany, and Andreas X. Müller, Managing Director of Linde Gas Germany, welcomed around 50 guests to this milestone event on the construction site at the Lengfurt cement plant.
Tarmac trials UK first EV tipper for low emissions transport
In a UK-first, leading building materials and construction solutions provider, Tarmac is trialling an all-electric tipper truck. With an ambitious commitment to reach a 30% absolute reduction in emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, decarbonising operational equipment and plant is part of the company’s roadmap to net zero.
Jane Halfpenny appointed sales director for McCloskey International EMEA & Southeast Asia
McCloskey International has appointed Jane Halfpenny as Sales Director – EMEA & Southeast Asia. Jane is responsible for sales activities in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well countries in the Southeast Asia region.
Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) appoints David Giles as new Chair
The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) has announced the appointment of a new Chair.
Heidelberg Materials launches sixth edition of its Quarry Life Award
Heidelberg Materials has launched the sixth edition of the Quarry Life Award, its nature-based competition, across more than 15 countries worldwide.