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A huge increase in the UK landfill tax rate for waste fines has seen an increase in demand for a company’s separator.
The Max X Tract Density Separator has been a part of the Dig A Crusher product line for the past few years and, in truth, sales have been steady but unremarkable, says a report in This Week in Demolition newsletter. Last year, the company delivered 11 units, and although their use has been pioneered by some recycling companies keen to extract every last ounce of value from their waste stre

Xcentric Ripper International’s new XR 80 attachment for excavation and demolition is one of eight excavation and demolition attachments in the XR range.Developed by Spanish manufacturer Grado Cero, the range is fitted with Xcentric Ripper’s patented impact vibration accumulation technology. The company says the energy chamber on all its XR attachments cannot be affected or damaged by site dust, water or dirt. The XR 80, for excavators weighing 75-120tonnes, has an operating weight of 9,500kg and operating

Komatsu Europe International is introducing its HM400-3 articulated truck, which the company says offers a completely redesigned traction control system; automatic retarder and Komatsu’s new engine emission technology, combined with an optimised cabin layout and increased durability. It features a gross vehicle weight of 73,740kg with a payload of 40tonnes at its maximum ground speed of 55.9km/hour, and is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140 engine that is EU Stage IIIB and EPA Tier 4 Interim emission certified.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe/(HCME) is launching its range of Zaxis-5 medium and large excavators.
New machines include the ZX250LC-5, ZX290LC-5, ZX350LC-5 and ZX470LCH-5. The range of Zaxis-5 models has been developed by the Design Centre at Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) in Japan. Yusuke Kajita, general manager of HCM’s Construction Equipment Development Centre, is responsible for the team of 200 engineers behind the new medium excavators (between 10-35tonnes).
“We develop new machines, c

Caterpillar is introducing Precious Metals Engine Rebuild Kits for machines. Customers can choose from four engine rebuild options that are backed with Cat warranties, no matter who does the work. According to Dennis Vosberg, general manager for customer support: “Previously, technicians or parts personnel would have to list and order each individual part for rebuild. Now, everything is in an easy-to-order, cost-effective kit that can get operators back to work fast.” Rebuild kits can be bought over-the-cou

Red Rhino is launching its new 7000 series plus, saying that many improvements have been made to the current 7000 series to meet the challenging demands of the demolition. “We now are offering a new vibratory feeder option for the 7000 series with improved feeding and greater flexibility for the operator,” says the company. “A newly-designed hopper ideally suited for optimum feed rate by either skid steer or excavator.” A unit has already been sold to a customer in the USA, and Red Rhino says the 7000 seri

Civil engineering company C A Blackwell has bought its first Bell wheeled loader to fulfil an earthmoving contract for Aggregate Industries. The County Essex, south-east England-based company has put a Bell L2106E loader to work in Tucklesholme Quarry, close to Bell’s UK headquarters on the Counties Staffordshire-Derbyshire border.
Blackwell exclusively uses Bell for its 42-strong fleet of articulated dump trucks (ADTs), but this is the first time that it has purchased a Bell wheeled loader, a move that

Various weighing systems, static and mobile, are available to quarry and recycling operators as Patrick Smith reports Accurate weighing and measurement is vital for improving quarry productivity. For example, prior to billing a customer it is essential to know the weight of each load, and a variety of specialist systems are available to calculate this and to make sure trucks leaving a quarry are not too heavy for the roads they will travel on. Static or dynamic weighing systems are often used to measure the

When it was discovered Scotland’s thin road surfacings were wearing thin, it was decided to develop a new specification A new surface course specification for roads has been developed by Transport Scotland and TRL for the Scottish trunk road network. This, it is claimed, should help deliver significant improvements in material durability, which ultimately will result in less disruption to road users generated by road construction and maintenance. Following on from European developments in asphalt technology

For Swedish company Sandvik, which supplies equipment to the quarrying industry, 2012 is a year of celebrations Aseries of events are being arranged by Sandvik companies worldwide in 2012 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the group’s founding. Already the anniversary flag has been hoisted over the Sandviken, Sweden headquarters and a firework display held; an anniversary issue of group magazine Meet Sandvik has been published in 14 languages and a book, The Sandvik Journey – The first 150 years, writte

A Terex AC 40 Optimax all-terrain crane and a specially adapted Terex TFC 45 reach stacker are being used in the Phase II construction of Morocco’s Tangiers Med port development project. The machines delivered to Bouygues by Terex Cranes’ distributor Vemat, based in Casablanca, Morocco, belong to a consortium comprising Bouygues (France); Bymaro and Somagec (Morocco), and Saipem (Italy. Commissioned by the Tangiers Mediterranean Special Agency (TMSA), and described as one of the largest infrastructure proje

The nature of the crushing and screening industry demands reliable machines that can deliver efficiency over long periods. Equally as important is that the machines must be able to stand up to demanding conditions and heavy usage, be they mobile or static. In recent years, quarry operations have been turning to mobile units which, being compact and self-driven, allow them to operate close to the quarry site, thereby curtailing the use of large conveyors belts and in turn offsetting recurring operating maint

A leading used construction equipment auctioneer firm boss believes equipment aged between 2 and 4 years is now topping buyers’ ‘wish lists’, as 1 to 2-year-old used stocks deplete. Jonnie Keys, General Manager of Euro Auctions, said that with the cost of new equipment currently up by around 20% on prices in June 2009, the used market is still strong.

No further delays are expected of the construction the Stockholm Arena in Sweden, despite the bankruptcy of the subcontractor Betongmästarna. Niclas Brantingson, press officer at Peab, said that the concrete elements that are needed for the stadium have been produced and assembling will be done as planned. The stadium has previously postponed its opening date by three months to July 2013.

Mermeren Kombinat Prilep, the Macedonian marble quarrying firm, posted a net loss of €305,399 (MKD 18.600mn) for the first three months of 2012. The company made a net profit of €1.29million (MKD 79.9mn) for the same period of 2011.

Expamet, a UK building supply firm which provides metal and plastic construction products, has been bought out of administration by Birtley Building Products. Birtley made its move, that will safeguard 87 jobs, immediately after Administrators were called in on 23 May 2012.. Expamet has experienced difficult trading conditions in the past two years.

Ziegelwerk Klosterbeuren has unveiled a new €6.5million brick production plant at its site in Klosterbeuren, Germany. With the addition of the new plant, the company has added insulating bricks to its product portfolio. The new plant produces as many insulating bricks per month as required for the construction of 100 single-family homes.

British Precast , the Leicester, UK-based trade federation for the UK concrete products industry, held its annual conference PRECAST2012 together with the annual members meeting, EXPO trade show and best practice awards lunch at the King Power Stadium in Leicester on May 17. The day proved highly popular with 400 delegates attending, 50 trade stands displaying and 30 companies vying for annual awards. Taking over as President for 2012 -14 was Andy Dix the Managing Director of member Charcon Construction So

Cemex UK’s Cyclist Safety campaign which raises awareness of the dangers posed to cyclists riding alongside LGVs (large goods vehicles) was displayed prominently outside the entrance of The King Power Stadium in the city of Leicester, England, as part of the Precast2012 industry event. A collaborative effort was organised by British Precast, the Leicester-based trade body for concrete products with participation from the Mineral Products Association, Cemex UK, Leicester City Football Club and Leicester City

Cement consumption in Spain during the first three months of 2012 sank to the lowest level since 1966.
Consumption between 1 January and 31 March was down 31.3% compared to the same period of 2011. According to the cement producers' association, Oficemen, the industry faces a harsh future, with Spain once again in recession. The other industries depending on the cement sector will also suffer, said Oficemen. Other figures revealed that during the first quarter of 2012, unemployment in the construction indu