Further details of the New Horizons | Building the Recovery symposium programme and previews of some of the newest products, innovations and services at this inaugural
all-digital event
With lifelong learning at the heart of the Institute of Quarrying, members are encouraged to actively participate in continuing professional development and utilize the tools developed to make recording easier
Dr Hans-Friedrich Peters, executive vice-president of the asphalt and concrete plants division at Ammann, discusses the latest technology and what is on the horizon for asphalt producers
A look at the key themes of the virtual conference and some of the latest plant, technological innovations and services at this inaugural all-digital event
James Thorne, chief executive officer of the Institute of Quarrying, discusses how the pandemic provides a timely reminder of the importance of strategic risk management
Robert Whetstone, vice-president of the EMEAI region at Martin Engineering, urges operators not to ignore the remote revolution and outlines how plant productivity can be maximized using remote monitoring to enable predictive, condition-based maintenance
Lancashire County Council takes delivery of first Volvo P6870D paving machine in Great Britain, whilst Excel Surfacing take the first Volvo P2870D compact paver
Jonathan Davies, paving industry manager at Finning UK and Ireland, explores how better-equipped planing and paving machines can help maximize productivity, while maintaining safe and sustainable operations
Potholes have been an endless source of frustration for road users across the UK, with insurance companies paying out millions each year in car repair claims. Matthew Bastable, from BPH Attachments, examines how our highways have become failing infrastructure in need of urgent repair
Guy Dulberger, vice-president of information security at auctioneers Ritchie Bros., outlines some of the steps businesses can take to ensure their online operations stay effective
Welding Alloys Group have introduced new processes and procedures to allow them to continue to undertake urgent projects on site, such as the repair of a vertical roller mill for Hanson Cement
South Yorkshire-based Catplant Quarry Ltd increase production capacity at their Doncaster facility with two new Terex Finlay 696 inclined screeners from Molson Finlay
Chris van der Loo, business area director for Trimble’s Weighing and Aggregates business, including Loadrite products, looks at how improved technology is delivering benefits through analytical insights and data-driven decision-making
Iain Ormrod, general manager at Chepstow Plant International (CPI), discusses how COVID-19 has reshaped the quarrying and aggregates sector so far, explains CPI’s response to the crisis and looks at what other businesses could implement to futureproof themselves
Martin Riley, the new President of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ), speaks about a global vision for IQ, the key priorities for the professional body and the challenges facing the minerals extractives sector in the post-pandemic world
Richard Dolman, vice-president of IDE, spoke about his part in further developing the Institute and its long-term goal of promoting the sector as an attractive career opportunity to the next generation of demolition professionals
Matthew Bastable, sales director of BPH Attachments, discusses the importance of taking a pragmatic approach to choosing the right reprocessing equipment
Martin Wylie of MW Engineering Solutions Ltd explains the key to the success of the Longcliffe Quarries washing plant project at Brassington Moor Quarry
Construction is becoming more influenced by technologies within the gaming industry. So, who better to take Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) connected solutions into the future than Carina Mclane – a relative newcomer to construction but an expert in visionary app development
Whether you are new to the wet processing side of aggregate production or have been operating sand plants for years, Dave Schellberg of McLanahan Corp. provides some useful advice on how to solve the biggest issues with washing and dewatering sand
Easy to maintain and considerably less expensive to operate, centrifugal (or expeller) seals offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional gland sealing on Warman pumps