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July 31, 2020

Aggregates group CEMEX moves towards net-zero CO2 concrete

CEMEX has announced its participation in the FastCarb Project, administrated by IREX. The scheme aims to capture the CO2 trapped in concrete, before the material is recycled and re-used as aggregates.

The approach seeks to improve the quality of this type of recycled aggregate by plugging the porosity and ultimately reducing the impact of the CO2 trapped inside many concrete structures.

CEMEX is involved in a working group focused on the transition to concrete as well as applications for prefabricated parts and structures.

July 31, 2020

Shelly uses Kespry platform to create accurate quarry site plans

The Shelly Company is using Kespry's drone-based aerial intelligence platform to measure contours to ensure it creates accurate quarry site plans.

The Ohio-based concrete and asphalt paving firm is also using the solution to determine accurate stripping calculations and ensure its vendor network plans for and delivers precise volumes and quotes.

Shelly says that it is using Kespry to perform stripping surveys to validate the amounts of material that have been moved.

July 31, 2020

Rockster starts production of R700S crusher at new factory

Following Rockster’s move to a larger facility in mid-2019, the Austrian manufacturer has now begun serial production of its R700S impact crusher at the new location. The company says that the move from the previous Ennsdorf site to Neumarkt im Mühlkreis has enabled consistent quality control, better control of delivery times and expansion of production capacity. The R1000S impact crusher is already being produced at the new location.

The R700S is the second impact crusher to go into production at Rockster's new factory
July 30, 2020

Key construction projects give hauling OEMs cause for optimism

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all markets and industries, with many countries going into lockdown. The MD of hauler manufacturer Terex Trucks predicts that the global construction industry – with help from government investment in key infrastructure projects – will be extremely important to economic recovery

A Terex Trucks TA300 articulated hauler pictured at a Scottish quarry site at sunset
July 30, 2020

Major offers free virtual training packages for aggregate producers

Wire screening media provider Major is offering aggregate and mining producers access to its free virtual training series to help operations optimise efficiency and team learning during the current COVID-19 crisis.

The on-demand webinars provide practical tips involving screen media, screen boxes and the screening process.

Aggregates comapnies can request private virtual training sessions to focus on topics focused on specific challenges or applications.

July 30, 2020

Aggregates giant LafargeHolcim accelerates global rollout of its new ECOPact green concrete range

LafargeHolcim is accelerating the global rollout of its new ECOPact green concrete range.

After a successful market adoption in Europe, ECOPact, said by the French-Swiss giant to be the industry’s broadest green concrete range, is now available in the US.

It delivers "high-performing, sustainable and circular benefits," says LafargeHolcim and, as well as launching in the United States, the new concrete range will be made available in the UK, Canada, Latin America and other markets worldwide in the coming months.

July 30, 2020

ORBCOMM and Terex expand relationship

ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has expanded its long-standing agreement with Terex Corporation (Terex) and extended the service term of ORBCOMM’s factory-installed telematics solution to its customers.