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15/03/2021 10:30 | Plant & Equipment

Metso Outotec introduce Planet Positive

Introduction of all-encompassing approach to sustainability to boost customers’ ecological handprint
14/03/2021 00:02 | Plant & Equipment

Caterpillar launch new high-drive D7 dozer

New machine said to deliver more performance and unmatched productivity-boosting technology
13/03/2021 00:21 | Concrete

HeidelbergCement pioneer new CCU technology

Lehigh Hanson and Fortera collaborate on carbon capture and utilization facility at US cement plant
12/03/2021 23:53 | Concrete

HS2 to reuse old turbine blades in concrete

Pilot project will see steel rebar swapped for retired wind turbine blades to reinforce concrete
12/03/2021 12:53 | Concrete

Cullimore Mix look to bright post-Covid future

Gloucestershire-based concrete firm announces fleet and staff investments during 50th anniversary year
12/03/2021 00:33 | Plant & Equipment

Sandvik appoint new Russian distributor

Ferronordic to handle sales and aftermarket support for mobile crushers and screens in Russia
12/03/2021 00:29 | Plant & Equipment

SKF introduce new range of tachometers

Three new hand-held devices expand the options for gathering condition-monitoring data
11/03/2021 16:46 | Plant & Equipment

Terex Trucks introduce new Stage V ADTs

TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers updated with new Stage V-compliant Scania engines
11/03/2021 16:41 | SHE

Mannok appoint new sustainability manager

Paul Monaghan appointed to newly created role to drive company’s 'top-priority' sustainability agenda
11/03/2021 16:39 | Quarrying

Breedon deliver resilient performance

Sharp fall in pre-tax profit for full-year 2020; revenue and volumes remained largely unchanged
11/03/2021 11:45 | Asphalt & Surfacing

FM Conway continue to push the boundaries

Company drives down carbon emissions using single-layer warm mix with 85% RAP content
10/03/2021 16:14 | SHE

MPA provides further Vision Zero resources

Mineral Products Association adds further resources to support industry engagement with Vision Zero
10/03/2021 15:03 | Concrete

Tarmac switch to new ‘eco’ cement bags

Company first to launch 50% recycled content plastic packaging for its Blue Circle cement products
10/03/2021 11:32 | Plant & Equipment

Hitachi introduce the ZW220-7 wheel loader

New Stage V-compliant machine marks the first of Hitachi’s next generation ZW-7 wheel loaders
10/03/2021 09:46 | Concrete

CEMEX invest in fossil fuel replacement at Rugby

New US$25 million system set to phase out use of all fossil fuels at Rugby cement plant
10/03/2021 09:44 | SHE

Tarmac partner with S4TP once again

Company extends partnership with STEM-enhancement programme for seventh successive year
$Doosan Infracore has introduced the world’s first wheel loader ‘transparent bucket’ system that allows drivers to see blind spots in front of the actual bucket$

09/03/2021 16:42 | SHE

Doosan launch new ‘transparent bucket’

New safety system for wheel loaders allows driver to see blind spots in front of the bucket
09/03/2021 16:38 | SHE

Costain choose hearing protection from Eave

Partnership kicks off with pilot for operatives working on A1 Scotswood to North Brunton scheme
09/03/2021 16:35 | Plant & Equipment

RMGroup first in UK to be robot integrator certified

Robotics specialist newly accredited under RIA/BARA Robot Integrators’ Certification Scheme
08/03/2021 19:18 | Plant & Equipment

Hillhead postponed until 21–23 June 2022

Continuing uncertainty around travel restrictions and social distancing measures forces postponement
08/03/2021 10:11 | Quarrying

Earthline open new ironstone site

Company celebrates 30th anniversary with acquisition of Wroxton Fields Quarry from Peter Bennie
08/03/2021 09:43 | SHE

Eliminating blind spots with radar technology

Brigade Electronics highlight the benefits of radar obstacle detection for greater worksite safety
08/03/2021 09:39 | SHE

SMT GB opt for fully electric company cars

Business charges ahead with environmental pledge by making the switch from diesel and hybrid cars
07/03/2021 00:10 | SHE

Delivering ecological gain in the Colne Valley

HS2 aiming to reuse construction materials to create vast area of chalk grassland on the edge of the Chilterns

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