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Powder & Bulk Solids India 2013: The German BEUMER Group is to present its solutions in silo technology, conveying, loading, filling, palletising and packaging at Powder & Bulk Solids India 2013, the international conference and exhibition for storage, handling and processing of bulk materials and powder, being held in Mumbai from 9-11 October.

Enexco Teknologies India, which belongs to the BEUMER Group with headquarters in Beckum, Germany, will be displaying the solutions for handling bulk materials at

Infrastructure services company FM Conway is set to boost its asphalt manufacturing and recycling capacity by developing a new state-of-the-art plant near Heathrow, County Middlesex, southern England.

The new £10 million (€11.8 million) Heathrow Asphalt plant will enable the company to efficiently serve highways clients and partners in west London, providing 24-hour security of supply and the capacity to produce up to 300,000tonnes of asphalt/year.

Bill Brett, chairman of the Brett Group, has been appointed Mineral Products Association’s (MPA) chairman for the next two years. He will be taking over from Dyfrig James, and of MPA’s four chairmen to date, is the second to serve from an independent company.

Nigel Jackson, chief executive MPA, paid tribute to Dyfrig’s contribution to MPA over the last two years saying: “Members have appreciated Dyfrig’s inclusive approach and the efforts he has made to engage with all parts of the MPA, particularly in

US demand for asphalt is forecast to increase 3.7% annually to 27.9 million tons (25.3 million tonnes) in 2017, which is equivalent to 154 million barrels of primary asphalt, the vast majority of which is refined petroleum asphalt.

Demand for asphalt is expected to advance from its low 2012 base, spurred by growth in spending on highway and road construction and building construction, the two largest markets. However, asphalt demand in 2017 will not reach the level seen in 2007. Rising use of recycled as

Sandvik Construction has said it is supporting the first bauma Africa exhibition, to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa (18-21 September, 2013) where it will display a cross-section of its equipment ranges; launch new products and show why its African customers’ needs are its focus.

“bauma Africa presents Sandvik Construction with the perfect opportunity to meet with our African customers, introduce the Sandvik offering to companies and individuals lacking familiarity, and vitally presenting the perf

The public face of the mining and minerals industry in the far south-west of England, the Cornwall Chamber of Mines and Minerals, has elected Ian Lamond of leading south-west law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, as its new chairman at its annual meeting The Chamber advises Cornwall Council and Devon County Council on the protection of minerals in the two counties and is consulted on minerals developments as part of the planning process.

International environmental, health, safety and sustainability consultancy ENVIRON has appointed Dr Richard Andrews as a principal in the newly-created role of director, International Industrial Sector. He will focus primarily on delivering growth in the EU and Africa, working closely with Joyce Schlesinger, Mark Travers, ENVIRON’s executive vice presidents for global practice development, and José Fernandez, ENVIRON’s EU and Africa division president.

Cemex has reached an agreement with Holcim to conduct a series of transactions that will improve CEMEX’s strategic footprint in Europe. The group will acquire all of Holcim’s assets in the Czech Republic, which include one cement plant (cement capacity of 1.1 million tonnes, clinker capacity of 0.9 million tonnes), four aggregates quarries and 17 ready-mix plants.

The Finnish Natural Stone Industry Association is leading an international project for the promotion of safety in natural stone quarries. The project, co-funded by the European Commission through Lifelong Learning Programme Leonardo Da Vinci, counts on the involvement of Finland, Spain, Germany and Croatia. The project, Safequ-3D Animations for Promoting Safety and Health in Natural Stone Quarries, aims to boost healthy and safe workplaces in natural stone quarries by means of good practices.

The UK is reported to be experiencing a surge in concrete brick sales.
The sales surge is being driven by an industry-wide shortage of clay bricks and by a growing demand from house builders. Manufacturers are struggling to meet this demand, with many quoting lead times of at least three months. Plant closures have reduced production capacity in the UK, meaning that some large producers are being forced to import bricks from sites in continental Europe. Although some producers, like Hanson Building Product

Over the past 20 years Peter Slater has developed into one of the largest suppliers of crushers and screeners for hire throughout the UK. His Lancashire Crushers, based in Preston, County Lancashire, north-west England, has acquired its

first TD516 trommel screen from Danny Morgan of Anaconda UK, and this was taken into the hire fleet to address customer requests for a drum screen capable of producing high volumes of waste material in applications such as skip waste

fines, shredded waste, soil remed

Axle Weight Technology (Axtec) has installed dynamic drive-over axle weighbridges at eight Hanson Building Products production sites.

This, says Hanson, is helping the company to improve the efficiency of its transport operations, ensure that it is legally compliant on vehicle weights, and is reducing CO2 emissions.

As part of the package Hanson has also taken the Axtec Fleet Management Programme, a system that stores the identity and axle and gross weight limits of every rigid, tractor and trailer i

As part of a £12 million (€14 million) investment in new equipment, 22 Atlas Copco hydraulic breaker and compactor attachments have been bought by Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage.

Many of the attachments from the current batch, which includes five MB 1200E medium breakers; six MB 750E medium breakers; ten SB 302 small breakers and one HC 350 compactor, are already in use on the Crossrail project, which will see 42km of new rail tunnels constructed under London.

As part of a £12 million (€14 million) investment in new equipment, 22 Atlas Copco hydraulic breaker and compactor attachments have been bought by Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage.

Many of the attachments from the current batch, which includes five MB 1200E medium breakers; six MB 750E medium breakers; ten SB 302 small breakers and one HC 350 compactor, are already in use on the Crossrail project, which will see 42km of new rail tunnels constructed under London.

Much of the equipment from a future order i

As part of a £12 million (€14 million) investment in new equipment, 22 Atlas Copco hydraulic breaker and compactor attachments have been bought by Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage.

Many of the attachments from the current batch, which includes five MB 1200E medium breakers; six MB 750E medium breakers; ten SB 302 small breakers and one HC 350 compactor, are already in use on the Crossrail project, which will see 42km of new rail tunnels constructed under London.

Much of the equipment from a future order i

The Institute of Quarrying introduction to aggregates, crushing and screening course wins Terex Chairman’s Award. A leading global manufacturer of mobile mining and quarrying equipment, Terex Materials Processing was looking for ways to enhance its team members’ understanding of end-user requirements, generally to increase sales and improve product design, but also as a vehicle for demonstrating commitment to ongoing team member development.

Metso’s new slurry seal aims to meet the increased sealing demands from its customers.

The focus has been on offering a sealing solution that minimises dilution of sealing water into product; eliminates leakage to atmosphere; increases lifetime of the seal by preventing slurry from entering the seal chamber, and allows easy conversion from box packing solutions to mechanical seal solutions, says the company.

Several new developments in the Doosan Construction Equipment’s DA30 and DA40 articulated dump trucks (ADTs) are aimed at increasing safety and productivity.

The Doosan range of ADTs already feature an articulation hinge behind the turning ring to provide equal weight distribution even during maximum turning and ensure full contact between the tyres and the road surface. The trucks also have a flexible and agile undercarriage incorporating a free-swinging rear tandem bogie that further guarantees permane

Leica Geosystems’ Leica Nova is a measurement solution designed to provide users with a complete and seamless workflow.

It integrates advanced measurement technology; modern and intuitive field software and intelligent office software to offer users the ability to “make faster, smarter decisions, across an unprecedented range of applications.”

The flagship of the new solution is the Leica Nova MS50 MultiStation, “the world’s first MultiStation that combines scanning, total station, imaging and GNSS po

The Terex team at Motherwell, Scotland, is looking into two companies to provide GPS and telematics for its rigid and articulated dump trucks, writes Guy Woodford. “Increasingly, our customers want to know more about how their machines are performing to allow them to take quick action if any situations arise, such as a drop in oil pressure. This is especially true for rental houses, who want to monitor how their machines are being used when working at various sites,” says Scott Pollock, global product manag