Recycled and secondary aggregates use reaches all-time high in UK
The amount of construction aggregates from recycled and secondary sources in Britain has reached an all-time high as producers invest in more advanced ways to turn ‘waste’ into valuable materials.
MNZ/Peak Cluster CCS partnership sets out path to net-zero targets
In a newly-launched report, the MNZ/Peak Cluster partnership has set out the opportunity to accelerate new routes to market for commercially mature carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
Metso launches first diesel-electric Lokotrack EC units
Metso has introduced a new diesel-electric power line - Lokotrack EC - into its Lokotrack range of crushers for the aggregates market.
DEVELON launches new, expanded digital platform
To meet increased demand, DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has introduced the latest iteration of its fleet management system - MY DEVELON: a new digital platform for managing construction equipment.
Record 7,600 items go under the hammer at Euro Auctions equipment sale
Euro Auctions says its live auction held in the UK last month for construction and agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, trucks and industrial equipment, surpassed all previous records with 7,600 items going under the hammer.
WCA adds further speakers to China conference
The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced its second line-up of speakers for its 7th annual conference and exhibition, which will take place on 18-19 May 2024, at the Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan, in Nanjing, China, and will focus on the theme of ‘Strategy and Performance.’
Leading the way in sustainable asphalt production with Ammann
The Green Plant Initiative by Ammann stands at the forefront of sustainable asphalt production, setting new standards as the industry’s leading example of environmental stewardship. We're not simply keeping up with the pace of change; we’re shaping it. Our commitment to innovative asphalt production techniques ensures that every batch we create is a step toward a cleaner, more responsible future.
XCMG record results prompts proposed 20% increase in annual dividend
XCMG Machinery has announced a proposed 20% increase in its annual dividend. This follows a year that saw the company achieve a record high in international revenue and maintain its position as an industry leader in China. The company's business income reached 92.848 billion yuan, with international revenue soaring to 37.220 billion yuan, accounting for 40.09% of total income.
EvoQuip to preview Bison 220R at Hillhead 2024
EvoQuip, a global manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, will run live working demonstrations of the brand-new Bison 220R jaw crusher at Hillhead from 25-27 June 2024 in Buxton, England.
Weir Minerals Africa launches wheeled plant concept
To meet the growing need for mobility and transportability of crushing and screening plants, Weir Minerals Africa is introducing its Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP) concept in Africa.
Aggregate Industries ventures into East Anglia with 800,000-tonne capacity site
Aggregate Industries has announced its first venture into East Anglia with the opening of a new, 800,000-tonne per annum capacity wharf at Peel Ports Great Yarmouth.
Nothing is wasted! Recycled UK aggregates volumes hit record high
The amount of construction aggregates from recycled and secondary sources in Britain has reached an all-time high as producers invest in more advanced ways to turn ‘waste’ into valuable materials.
GIC 2024 highlights "optimism, innovation and investment" in Italian concrete sector
The organisers of GIC 2024 say that this year's edition of the European concrete industry event broke records, unveiled diverse innovation, and demonstrated unwavering optimism and commitment towards sustainability, driving the sector towards a vibrant and resilient future.
Liebherr launches online used equipment platform
Liebherr, in collaboration with Krank technology, has launched its own hosted digital platform for used construction and quarrying equipment.
From waste to value at Hawaiian Cement, manufactured sand with Metso HRC™ 8
Hawaiian Cement decreased the amount of imported concrete sand by 25% with crushing waste fractions with HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll. Discover how they re-crushed the unusable byproducts.
Cemex & MPP collaborate to accelerate decarbonisation projects
Cemex and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, are collaborating to analyse the potential of decarbonisation levers at Cemex’s Balcones cement plant in Texas. This analysis aims to accelerate Cemex’s commitment to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Swiss Eberhard Group upgrades sorting line with ZenRobotics 4.0
The Eberhard Group—a Swiss family-owned waste management company and long-term ZenRobotics customer—recently upgraded its robotic sorting line with the latest ZenRobotics 4.0 system to further optimise its resource recovery processes.
CRH paints solid Q1 trading picture
CRH has posted solid Q1 results, with total revenues up 2% to US$6.5 billion (€6.041bn).
Recycl8 completes first project with Port of Aberdeen
Sustainable technology firm Recycl8 has completed its first commercial project with Port of Aberdeen. The Aberdeenshire-based company in conjunction with Inverurie Pre-cast was responsible for manufacturing concrete blocks for defence at the South Breakwater of the North Harbour as well as slipway repairs for the port.
Titan Group toasts strong first quarter & looks ahead to positive full-year 2024
Greece-headquartered Titan Group made a strong start to the year, with Q1 year-on-year sales up 6.1% to €623.7 million thanks to increased demand across all products and pricing resilience.