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Building materials provider CRH has appointed Jim Mintern as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Albert Manifold who retires at the end of 2024.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has opened its annual Legislative & Policy Forum (LPF) today (Tuesday September 24).

Erkat, a leading manufacturer of rock-cutting excavator attachments, is proudly celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of innovation, originality, and commitment to excellence—made in Thuringia, Germany.

The British Geological Survey has reached the halfway mark on its ambitious ground-source heat pump project at its headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, England.

JCB profits rose to £805.8 million in 2023 (£557.7mn), the company announced today. Sales turnover grew to £6.5 billion (£5.7bn in 2022), and machine sales increased to 123,228 (105,148). The Group maintained a strong balance sheet with no net borrowings throughout 2023.

CDE has commissioned a wash plant for Granite at the company's Coyote Pit in Grantsville, Utah.

Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, announced today the newest generation of its advanced Hexagon Collision Avoidance System (CAS), now supporting 4D radar technology, enhanced insights, and interoperability with the Hexagon Personal Alert tagging system. The significant upgrade positions Hexagon CAS as the most advanced collision prevention system on the market. 

AfriSam has collaborated with Cashbuild, one of South Africa's largest building material retailers, to offer online ordering of AfriSam Readymix concrete to Cashbuild customers.

Epiroc has launched its new generation SmartROC CL surface drill rig. This MKII version of the highly regarded model will be showcased for the first time at the MINExpo exhibition in Las Vegas, September 24-26.

Soil Link, the UK's leading AI-powered platform for trading heavy construction materials, has appointed two construction industry heavyweights, David Speight and Damian Leydon, as non-executive directors.

Holcim has invested in Sublime Systems, a leading low-carbon cement technology startup, to expand its range of highly engineered solutions to decarbonise building at scale.

The durability of UK highway surfaces could be radically improved by adding hydrated lime to asphalt mixes, according to European research.

Kohler Energy has rebranded under its new corporate name, Rehlko (pronounced REL-co), marking a major milestone in its 100-plus-year history of delivering innovative, resilient energy solutions that provide independence, agility, and security to mission-critical infrastructure, facilities and residences.

Ask any hauling operator what their biggest headache is, and you can guarantee that 'downtime' will be high on the list. That's why Rokbak has invested in its parts operation to ensure the right part turns up and is ready to go when and where customers need it.

Powerscreen has appointed PICO Engineering Group (PICO) as its new authorised distributor for Egypt.

Ritchie Bros. UK is prepared for a 'Super September' filled with exciting auction opportunities worldwide. With multiple auctions scheduled throughout the month, the company offers buyers and sellers a chance to capitalise on the thriving used equipment market.

At the Dresden-Friedrichstadt port facilities, the state-of-the-art trailer port being built for rail-road transshipment requires a particularly stable, high-quality cement-treated base layer.

Finlay has appointed Jeremiah Yoak as its new North America sales manager.

Metso is continuing its investments in digitalisation by today opening a Digital Design and Development Studio in Krakow, Poland.