Betolar speeds up change in building materials standards
Betolar is contributing to the green transition in construction by helping to speed up updating standards for building materials. The aim is to influence standards to support adopting new building material technologies in construction.
AEM discusses MAC Protocol at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit
From July 29 to Aug. 21, more than 2,000 delegates from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies convened in Seattle, Washington, for the Third APEC Senior Officials' and Ministerial Meetings.
Hydrogen Hauler Revolution
Witness history in the making as Volvo CE electrifies the future with its groundbreaking HX04 hydrogen fuel cell hauler. Roland Kvist, the mastermind behind this innovation, spills the secrets to Aggregates Business at steinexpo. Get ready to shift gears into a sustainable era!
RST Solutions solves critical road build issue for new Australian mine
A challenging road construction project for a new Australian mine has successfully used advanced road stabilising technologies by Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST Solutions) to build high-performing roads in remote areas, saving the mine significant resources.
Elebbre uses latest auction tech to remarket mine and construction equipment in Chile
Global engineering, procurement, and construction giant Bechtel has chosen Latin American equipment remarketing experts Elebbre to manage the major auction of its equipment from mega mines’ expansion and desalination plant construction – all underpinned by the latest auction technology from Krank.
Institut Semen dan Beton Indonesia becomes an affiliate WCA member
The World Cement Association (WCA) is welcoming the Jakarta-based engineering specialist and industrial research consultancy firm Institut Semen dan Beton Indonesia (ISBI), as an Affiliate Member.
Metso Conveyor Solutions: Simplifying conveyor part procurement for aggregate professionals
As a timesaving, and value-enhancing partner for busy aggregate industry professionals, Metso is your partner for positive change to streamline operations and maximize productivity. In the hectic world of aggregate operations, the tedious search for a dependable supplier that offers a complete range of conveyor parts ends with Metso Conveyor Solutions.
Boğaziçi Beton commissions new CDE wash plant in bid to increase output
Boğaziçi Beton, the largest concrete manufacturer in Turkey, has partnered with wet processing experts CDE to commission a new 220tph wash plant to remove excess fines from its concrete sand and meet industry standards.
Rokbak and the RA40 bringing more smiles to Finland at Maxpo
Rokbak is at Maxpo, the largest exhibition of land construction and environmental maintenance machinery in the happiest country in the world, Finland.
ABC: US construction job openings down 23K month-on-month in July 2023, but up 10K on July 2022
The US construction industry had 363,000 job openings on the last day of July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics’ Job Openings and Labour Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
MP Skills' apprenticeship is all good, say Ofsted inspectors
Ofsted inspectors have rated MP Skills, a Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC) division, as a 'Good Provider'.
Komatsu eyes greater African gains
Komatsu’s mining, quarrying and construction equipment trading has grown impressively in recent years, with the Japanese off-highway machine giant’s senior management team seeing the continent as a key part of the company’s future. Guy Woodford spoke to Komatsu Africa’s general manager Eric Perben to learn more about Komatsu’s African present and future.
Cemex bolsters aggregates reserves in Madrid by acquiring two new quarries
Cemex is strengthening its aggregate supply in Europe by purchasing two quarries near Madrid as part of its bolt-on acquisition strategy.
Kristen Randall joins Superior Industries in new training role
Superior Industries, a Minnesota, USA-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, recently added another industry veteran to its management lineup.
Impressive first appearance for Develon at STEINEXPO 2023
Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, made a strong first appearance at the STEINEXPO 2023 exhibition from 23-26 August 2023.
Sustainability and early success at new Ammann factory in China
Ammann's new factory in China is hailed as a major turning point in the company's growth plans for Asia – and a major win for sustainability in China.
Cemex invests further in UK asphalt business with new site in Birmingham & several plant upgrades
Cemex has been investing heavily in its UK asphalt operation. The global building materials giant has opened a new plant in Birmingham, central England, and developed several other locations to ensure a more efficient and sustainable operation with smoother product delivery for customers.
PCA unveils winners of 2023 Energy and Environment Awards
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents the majority of America’s cement manufacturers, has announced the winners of its 2023 Energy and Environment Awards.