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02/08/2023 15:08 | Quarrying

Demand for essential materials drops as construction struggles

New figures from MPA provide more concrete evidence of the slowdown in Britain’s construction industry
02/08/2023 15:00 | SHE

Colin Mew appointed as MPA head of health and safety

Former HSE Principal Inspector takes top health and safety job at Mineral Products Association
02/08/2023 14:56 | SHE

New task force aims to strengthen safety at Martin Marietta

Task force created to ensure Guardian Angel safety culture continues to grow and improve
01/08/2023 18:03 | Concrete

CPA warns about continuing impact of CA Mark

Government clarifies that indefinite extension to use of CE marking does not apply to construction products
01/08/2023 15:38 | Asphalt & Surfacing

Twenty-five years of green innovation at Ettingshall

Tarmac’s technical centre and laboratory in Wolverhampton celebrates its silver jubilee
01/08/2023 12:10 | Concrete

Individual EPDs for London Concrete plants and products

New plant- and product-specific EPDs for ready-mixed concrete solutions across the capital
01/08/2023 12:02 | Concrete

Cemex increase investment in Carbon Upcycling

Company planning to roll out additional carbon mitigation projects with innovative carbon tech firm
31/07/2023 16:51 | Concrete

Cemex dry mortars now included in Vertua range

Innovative production techniques reduce embodied carbon of Cemex’s mortar range by more than 30%
31/07/2023 10:17 | SHE

Creation of new OSH Stakeholder Alliance

Major OSH organizations form historic alliance to promote better safety, health, and well-being for all
31/07/2023 10:05 | SHE

Quarry Design for the future, NOW!

One-day EIG technical conference at the Stratford Manor Hotel on 14 September 2023
29/07/2023 00:17 | SHE

Tarmac cement links with Dunbar RNLI

Dunbar cement plant supports charity with donation towards cost of annual lifeboat fundraiser
28/07/2023 14:44 | Mineral Planning

MPA frustrated by Government refusal to ring-fence planning fees

Mineral Products Association calls on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision
28/07/2023 12:26 | Quarrying

First train for new Tarmac Peak District rail link

Tarmac expand supply of aggregates with reopening of rail connection at Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton
28/07/2023 11:20 | Plant & Equipment

Wheely-Safe technology proves the ideal solution

Latest tyre and wheel protection technology for Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling truck fleet
28/07/2023 11:09 | Plant & Equipment

New JCB Pothole Pro clocks on close to home

Council’s new pothole fixing machine helps improve roundabout outside factory in which it was built
28/07/2023 08:42 | Concrete

Good half-year results for Heidelberg Materials

Revenue growth, cost management and easing of energy costs contribute to positive results
28/07/2023 08:32 | Plant & Equipment

Directorate change at Weir Group

John Heasley stepping down as CFO to take up new role as finance director of Anglo American
28/07/2023 08:28 | Concrete

Holcim deliver excellent first-half performance

Results for six months ended 30 June reflect strengthened earnings profile of the Group
28/07/2023 08:23 | Plant & Equipment

SANY hold open day in south-east England

Company hosts first event since taking over dealership from MC Plant earlier this year
27/07/2023 15:53 | SHE

Change in Holcim Executive Committee

Nollaig Forrest appointed to succeed Magali Anderson as group’s chief sustainability officer
27/07/2023 15:47 | SHE

Award-winning biodiversity project brought to life

Smiths Concrete’s award-winning ‘Quarry Life Trail’ through Wolston Fields Quarry goes live
27/07/2023 10:02 | SHE

MPA and its members support World Drowning Prevention Day

Association supports media events at Somerset Earth Science Centre and Bawsey Country Park
26/07/2023 14:52 | Mineral Planning

Planning ‘super squad’ needed beyond city Investment Zones

MPA calls for recent government proposal to be extended to include minerals planning
26/07/2023 12:25 | Quarrying

Breedon report strong first-half results

Group delivers robust performance in first six months with full-year expectations maintained

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