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07/08/2019 15:56 | Asphalt & Surfacing

Tarmac hoping to tackle tyre graveyards

Road surface using rubber from recycled tyres being trialled on M1 by Highways England
07/08/2019 12:17 | Plant & Equipment

Hitachi ZW310-6 loader proves productive in Portugal

Portuguese limestone quarry using new wheel loader to maintain highest levels of productivity
07/08/2019 12:15 | Plant & Equipment

Doosan expand Smart Solutions Powered by Innovation

Latest developments and a glimpse of what customers can expect to see from Doosan in the future
07/08/2019 12:11 | Quarrying

CEMEX announce organizational changes

Company rotates number of senior management positions to strengthen diversity of experience and knowledge
07/08/2019 12:09 | Concrete

GCCA Annual Conference 2019

Singapore to host global conference on innovation within the cement and concrete sector
06/08/2019 17:32 | Concrete

New senior appointment at Aggregate Industries

Ready-mixed concrete business strengthened with appointment of Max Colligan as managing director
06/08/2019 17:30 | Asphalt & Surfacing

FM Conway demonstrate end-to-end capability

Seamless delivery saves time on Highways England motorway resurfacing project
06/08/2019 17:27 | Education & Training

IQ honours high-achieving student geologists

Ten second-year geologists of the future win |nstitute of Quarrying National Student Award
06/08/2019 13:24 | SHE

Company and director prosecuted for HAVS failings

Celtic Rock Services Ltd and director sentenced after workers diagnosed with hand arm vibration syndrome
06/08/2019 13:22 | SHE

Bee colonies thriving at Quinn sites

Company sees its bee population successfully double as part of All Ireland Pollinator Plan
06/08/2019 13:19 | SHE

Tarmac host successful Festival of Wildlife

Hundreds of visitors gather to celebrate Hertfordshire’s wildlife at Tarmac-owned Panshanger Park
05/08/2019 10:35 | Plant & Equipment

MAJOR continue to deliver enhanced screening solutions

Company optimizes Flex-Mat performance with improved crown curve calculation
04/08/2019 07:59 | SHE

Butterfly population boost at Derbyshire quarry reserve

Wall butterfly species makes remarkable comeback at Hoe Grange Quarry
03/08/2019 07:56 | Plant & Equipment

New ‘Waste Expert’ telescopic loaders from Bobcat

Latest four-model range geared for waste-management and recycling operations
02/08/2019 10:22 | Quarrying

LafargeHolcim deliver strong first half in 2019

Higher cement volumes and pricing management help boost net sales and growth in all regions
01/08/2019 12:24 | Quarrying

Fall in demand for mineral products in first half of 2019

Declining sales volumes of building materials expose weakness of UK’s construction industry
01/08/2019 12:20 | Concrete

Major investment at CEMEX Bramshill Quarry

CEMEX UK invest £1 million in new ready-mixed concrete plant to enhance production capacity and efficiency
01/08/2019 12:16 | Education & Training

FTA publishes updated drivers’ handbooks

Fully revised and updated guidance for HGV and van drivers now available from Freight Transport Association
01/08/2019 12:12 | Plant & Equipment

Weightlifter Bodies and PPG Fabrications under new ownership

New era dawns for companies as Grange Cross Ltd complete acquisition
01/08/2019 12:07 | Plant & Equipment

Hanson Aggregates to take UK’s first Cat 986K wheel loader

Latest model offers high levels of performance, efficiency and operator comfort
31/07/2019 09:36 | Quarrying

MPANI says firms missing out on R&D tax credits

Mine of tax credits waiting to be unearthed in mineral product sectors in Northern Ireland
30/07/2019 11:56 | Quarrying

LafargeHolcim launch carbon capture project in Canada

Company commits to developing world’s first full-cycle solution to capture and reuse CO2
30/07/2019 11:52 | Quarrying

Strong first half performance for HeidelbergCement

Company enjoys increase in revenue and sales volumes to the end of June 2019
30/07/2019 11:50 | Quarrying

Positive first half for Forterra

Profits and revenue increase following higher sales volumes of bricks and blocks

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