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18/09/2023 11:36 | SHE

HSA launches two-week quarry inspection campaign

Latest campaign follows May 2023 campaign which identified key safety areas of concern
17/09/2023 23:41 | Plant & Equipment

Volvo CE expand global Fluid Analysis offer

New digitized process utilizes AI to expand on the company’s existing oil analysis programme
17/09/2023 23:37 | Plant & Equipment

ProAll appoint Armcon as new distributor for northern UK

Canadian-based leader in concrete mixer technology partners with UK volumetric specialist
17/09/2023 12:48 | Concrete

North West low-carbon concrete showcase

Aggregate Industries’ Manchester Readymix site hosts EcoPact low-carbon concrete demonstration
16/09/2023 10:06 | Quarrying

South Wales quarry extension approved

Hygrove Aggregates granted planning permission to extend Cwm Nant Lleici Quarry
15/09/2023 10:26 | Plant & Equipment

Zappshelter deliver storage solution for Breedon

Breedon add to covered storage capacity at Cowieslinn Quarry and asphalt plant in Scotland
15/09/2023 10:22 | SHE

New FORS Advanced Practitioner qualification

FORS updates training programme with new qualification aimed at highest standards of operation
15/09/2023 10:17 | SHE

New Sun-Safe Indicator from MiRiCal

Ensures continued hi-vis clothing conformity; helps keep employees visible and safe on site
14/09/2023 12:48 | Plant & Equipment

New Epiroc FlexiRoc D65 for Torr Works

Aggregate Industries choose Epiroc once again for productive, and fuel-efficient DTH drill rig
14/09/2023 12:43 | Plant & Equipment

Danfoss awarded grant to accelerate excavator decarbonization

£4.9 million grant will be used to validate Dextreme Max system in 30-tonne electric excavator
14/09/2023 12:38 | Quarrying

NI firms scoop funding for greener crushing and screening

Terex, Catagen, and Wrightbus project worth £8.1 million to decarbonize heavy-duty machinery
14/09/2023 12:26 | Plant & Equipment

Volvo CE boost charging flexibility with mobile Power Unit

Providing flexible and lasting power to remote locations or sites with zero or weak grid access
14/09/2023 12:22 | Education & Training

New co-ordinator role strengthens Minerals Matter team

Hannah Higley appointed to ensure delivery of key Minerals Matter activities across the organization
14/09/2023 12:16 | SHE

Creating a buzz at Ketton cement works

Land around the cement works now home to 30,000 bees to support the biodiversity of the site
13/09/2023 12:15 | Asphalt & Surfacing

Hanson take the nuclear option

Company announces plans for hydrogen-fuelled net-zero asphalt production trial at Criggion
13/09/2023 12:11 | Plant & Equipment

Third US acquisition for Molson Group

UK equipment dealer expands US presence with the acquisition of Powerscreen Western
13/09/2023 12:07 | SHE

HSENI launches workplace transport safety campaign

Health and safety awareness campaign launched to help reduce workplace transport deaths
12/09/2023 20:12 | Asphalt & Surfacing

APPG calls for Better Roads Fund

New report calls for the re-instatement of effective ring-fencing for local road maintenance
12/09/2023 20:05 | Concrete

Cemex Germany strengthen electric vehicle fleet

Company takes delivery of two iONTRON eMixer ready-mixed concrete trucks from Putzmeister
12/09/2023 16:38 | Concrete

Utranazz relocate to expansive new premises

Concrete equipment specialist completes move from Buckingham to 25-acre facility near Bicester
12/09/2023 12:05 | Plant & Equipment

Takeuchi expand production with new 100% renewable factory

New manufacturing facility set to expand midi-excavator production by 50% by winter 2024
12/09/2023 12:00 | Plant & Equipment

Weir Minerals open new facility in Salt Lake City

New US distribution centre to optimize fulfilment speed, accuracy, and customer service
09/09/2023 10:10 | SHE

Forterra paving the way to hydrogen

First phase of hydrogen blend fuel trials successfully completed at Measham brick factory
09/09/2023 10:05 | Plant & Equipment

Hillhead welcomes back industry favourites

Unprecedented level of interest sees all leading OEMs already signed up for next year’s event

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