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Danish cement machinery and mining equipment supplier FLSmidth posted a turnover of DKK 14.71billion (€1.98billion) in the first three quarters of 2011, which was an increase of 0.3% on Q1-3 2010.

Getting the right tyres for a quarry is not just a case of getting the right size for the machine - getting the right tread pattern and compound, as well as the right maintenance, can also affect tyre service life. Claire Symes reports
The high cost involved in buying new earthmover tyres for quarry equipment means that it is an investment that needs consideration to get the right result in terms of productivity and service life. Just specifying the same tyres that a machine was delivered with or fitting t

Tarmac has been praised by a prestigious green business forum for its work to cut carbon at its Tunstead cement and lime operations in County Derbyshire, central England.

While aggregate quarries in Europe may still be recovering from the global recession, Italy's marble quarries in Carrara are seeing a good demand. Claire Symes visited Henraux's quarry to find out more. The location of Henraux's Cervaiole marble quarry at 1300m above sea level on a spur of Mount Altissimo near Pisa, Italy with far reaching views over the foothills to Forte dei Marmi and the Mediterranean Sea is breathtaking. But turn your back on the view and look back into the quarry and the views are equa

SLR Consulting is delivering an “exemplary” biodiversity offsetting scheme as part of the extension of Bardon Hill Quarry in County Leicestershire, central England.

Crusher spare and wear parts manufacturer CMS Cepcor has formalised a five-year authorised service provider agreement with FLSmidth, covering the supply of repairs and services for the Fuller-Traylor primary gyratory range of crushers in the local market.

A new report claims that the concrete industry continues to lead other construction material sectors in realising its vision to be recognised as being at the forefront in sustainable construction.

Plants for mixing asphalt are becoming more sophisticated than ever as users look for ecological and technological benefits. Patrick Smith reports.

French building materials giant Lafarge will retain a 20% share in the new partnership following the sale of its gypsum assets in Europe and South America to Etex Group.

Installing a new crusher rotor has helped Serbia-based PZP Valjevo to ramp up production. ABE reports. Delivering higher production rates from existing equipment fleets is the aim of most quarry producers with the current limitations on capital expenditure for many sites in Europe. And that is exactly what one Serbia-based aggregates producer managed to do through installation of a new crusher rotor.

Finland-based weighing specialist Tamtron has announced the release of a new version of its Pro+scales, which it claims considerably improve on-board weighing options for wheeled loaders. The company claims that the new system offers many features that are unique and introduced first time to the industry.

Vicat's turnover in the first nine months of 2011 was in line with expectations, according to Exane.

Sweden-based Hall Brothers Company has recently taken delivery of a new Volvo FM480 gravel truck - the first to be specified with an Allison transmission. The quarry operator, based in Hässleholm, has not be operating the truck for long but has already praised its high productivity and easy hill starts.

Italian cement manufacturer Ciments Calcia has launched a new cement bag which is biodegradable and compostable.

Ciments Français (Italcementi) has revealed that it will implement savings as it expects its 2011 results to drop compared to 2010.

Construction equipment auctioneer Ritchie Bros has firmed up its commitment to the European market with the opening of a new auction site. More than 1000 people from 39 countries gathered at the new facility in Meppen, Germany for the grand opening and the first auction at the site.

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) survey results for the third quarter indicate that overall sector demand was relatively flat compared with the same quarter of 2010.

While maintenance can help prevent accidents caused by unsafe equipment, it is also a high risk operation that can place workers in danger. Common perception is that a well maintained site is a safe one, and that may well be true but, without proper plans in place, carrying out maintenance can also present considerable hazards to operatives. Good maintenance is essential to keep machines and work environment safe and reliable but maintenance itself is a high-risk activity and has to be performed in a safe w

UK-based Euro Auctions has announced that the first auction held at its new Spanish site "exceeded all expectations, proving Spain to be the next logical country" in the company's expansion plans. The company has said that the development of a new permanent site in Valencia is part of its European strategy and will help it to better serve customers in Southern Europe.

Cemex has sold its Russell Roof Tiles business to a buy-out team backed by investors from Mexico.