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29/09/2020 15:32 | Concrete

Aggregate Industries launch ECOPact in the UK

New ‘green’ concrete range offers CO2 reductions from 30% to 70%, plus a carbon-neutral option
29/09/2020 14:51 | SHE

MPA welcomes Government’s support for nature

But political sentiments need to be translated into delivery of action on the ground, says the Association
29/09/2020 13:58 | SHE

UK backing for LafargeHolcim Net Zero ambition

Aggregate Industries offers full support to parent company in its commitment to Net Zero pledge
29/09/2020 12:36 | SHE

Colas launch digital safety reporting

Company first in the UK to launch frictionless safety reporting within AVA Airsweb platform
29/09/2020 12:15 | SHE

Tarmac commitment to YDMT gets under way

Woodland clean-up kick-starts Tarmac partnership with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
29/09/2020 10:48 | Quarrying

WCA kicks off PEGASUS 2020

World Cement Association launches cement kiln benchmarking and performance improvement project
29/09/2020 00:12 | Aggregate Recycling

Recycling milestone on IoW highways scheme

Quarter of a million tonnes of Recofoam recycled road surfacing material used on Isle of Wight
28/09/2020 16:50 | Plant & Equipment

Order books open for new Volvo heavy trucks

Dealers across UK and Ireland now taking orders for new-generation FH16, FH, FM and FMX models
28/09/2020 10:01 | Education & Training

IQ and IAT formalize collaboration

The Institute of Quarrying and Institute of Asphalt Technology sign memorandum of understanding
28/09/2020 00:05 | SHE

The Wildlife Trusts seek business support

Launch of £30 million appeal to kickstart nature’s recovery across 30% of land and sea by 2030
27/09/2020 12:51 | Plant & Equipment

Tennant launch new S16 compact industrial sweeper

New battery-powered sweeper with innovative features for improved performance, productivity and efficiency
26/09/2020 00:13 | SHE

EPC-UK begin scientific ‘Seal Watch’

Company taking steps to continually monitor and improve seal habitat at its Bramble Island site
25/09/2020 23:35 | Plant & Equipment

Kobelco celebrate 90th anniversary

Japanese construction equipment manufacturer marks nine decades of innovation and pioneering developments
25/09/2020 15:57 | Plant & Equipment

Rapid enter gas-fuelled generator market

Rapid Power Generation launch new natural gas-fuelled generator range across Ireland
25/09/2020 14:14 | SHE

CEMEX align with new European CO2 target

Company’s operations in Europe set sights on reduction in CO2 of at least 55% by 2030
24/09/2020 14:54 | Concrete

GCCA joins world leaders at UN General Assembly

Participation in high-level roundtable on climate action follows GCCA Climate Ambition 2050 launch
24/09/2020 11:48 | Plant & Equipment

JCB update 55kW 3CX backhoe loader

Latest machine delivers increased productivity and performance with reduced total cost of ownership
24/09/2020 00:24 | SHE

SKF join Renewable Energy 100 initiative

Company joins global initiative as part of bid to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 or sooner
23/09/2020 12:08 | Concrete

CEMEX Vertua concrete used on HS2 project

Pioneering low-carbon concrete used for first time in London to help reduce carbon emissions
23/09/2020 11:22 | Quarrying

SigmaRoc complete acquisition of GDH

Buy-and-build group acquires remaining 60% equity interest in South Wales-based GD Harries
23/09/2020 10:45 | SHE

Breedon respond to call to reverse nature loss

Group joins more than 560 companies around the world in support of Business for Nature
23/09/2020 09:48 | Plant & Equipment

EvoQuip Colt 1000 screen makes an impact

Latest addition to fleet proves to be a versatile all-rounder for Lancashire base plant hire firm
23/09/2020 09:18 | Plant & Equipment

Bobcat introduce new backhoe attachment

New-generation attachment offers greater versatility, stability and comfort for Bobcat compact loaders
22/09/2020 16:54 | Quarrying

New IQ President picks up the reins

Martin Riley FIQ takes over from Phil Redmond FIQ as President of the Institute of Quarrying

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