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Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from Government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world class infrastructure in the country. Infrastructure sector includes power, bridges, dams, roads, and urban infrastructure development.

Titan Cement says it delivered a strong financial performance in 2020 in the face of uncertainty caused by COVID-19.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has confirmed a 26-year old plant operator died after entering a cyclone discharge box. 

Building materials provider CEMEX has announced a change to its senior level organisation.

Materials science company Dow has joined the European bitumen industry body Eurobitume as an associate member.

Eurobitume says its work to promote the efficient, effective and safe use of bitumen in road construction, industrial and building projects, will offer important input to the commitment of Dow to the advancement of circular solutions for more sustainable roads.

Construction products and quarrying company Mannok has appointed Paul Monaghan as its new sustainability manager.

MATEXPO is a biennial international trade fair for building equipment at Kortrijk Xpo. As the third largest trade fair of its type in Europe, it has an established reputation and receives more than 40,000 visitors.

The global stones market is expected to grow from US$8.06 billion in 2020 to $8.89 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%.

Tsurumi America has launched Built for Work, a website that will showcase the latest news, job site reports and videos for pumping specialists and enthusiasts. 

Metso Outotec O-Series wear liners are proving a shrewd investment at an aggregates plant in South Russia.

CEMEX is developing a 'carbon neutral alliance' in Germany to test and accelerate innovative carbon neutrality technologies at its Rüdersdorf plant.

Silicon Valley-based decarbonisation technology company Blue Planet has joined the World Cement Association as an associate corporate member.

LafargeHolcim has expanded Magali Anderson's role to chief sustainability and innovation officer, effective March 2021, putting sustainability at the core of its innovation pipeline.

CECE (Committee for European Construction Equipment) has voiced its concerns over a petition from a top global articulated dump truck manufacturer advocating an increase in tariffs on dumpers designed for off-highway use in South Africa.

Construction materials supplier HeidelbergCement increased its fourth quarter net profit by 3% to €349m, up from €339m in Q4 2019.

HyNet North West has been awarded funding totalling £72 million to create the world's first low industrial carbon cluster by developing a hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has confirmed more than 415 aggregate industry leaders attended its digital 2021 Annual Convention. 

Bonfiglioli makes key acquisition that will expand its operations.

A quarry in Portugal has recently invested in a new R45P Performance Line hammer. The Rammer is used to break granite before it being crushed and screened into construction aggregate and decorative stone products. The R45P was chosen due to its high productivity, reliability and durability, all based around features synonymous with the renowned Rammer name.

JCB has launched a fresh recruitment drive for hundreds more shop floor employees and announced plans to give hundreds of more agency employees permanent contracts as demand for construction equipment continues to soar.