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26/11/2025 09:56 | Concrete

Ecocem launch Global Materials Science Advisory Council

Company establishes expert science council to accelerate innovation and adoption of low-carbon cement
26/11/2025 08:53 | Plant & Equipment

Open-S Alliance initiative welcomes new members

Epiroc, Genesis Attachments, and Kanamoto join organization, further strengthening industry support for global standard of automatic couplers
25/11/2025 21:52 | Quarrying

Registration now open for BlastWAVE Conference 2026

One-day conference update on research and development of new guidance for quarry blasting operations
25/11/2025 14:38 | Concrete

Cemex invest in Dove Holes Building Products facility

Company announces significant investment into concrete products machinery and technology
25/11/2025 12:43 | Plant & Equipment

McHale Plant Sales to acquire Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd

Irish distributor to become new distributor of Komatsu construction and utility equipment across the UK
25/11/2025 09:29 | Plant & Equipment

Volvo CE appoint new head of sales for Asia

Joakim Arndorw to succeed Tomas Kuta in Asian region with effect from February 2026
24/11/2025 16:40 | Plant & Equipment

Volvo CE select Eskilstuna for new crawler excavator assembly plant

Investment in Sweden part of company’s ambitions to strengthen European position in important excavator segment
24/11/2025 16:10 | Concrete

New funding awarded for UK geological storage research

BGS project to investigate UK’s subsurface resource to support net zero due to begin research
24/11/2025 12:52 | Plant & Equipment

Tarmac launch Scotland’s first electric concrete truckmixer

New vehicle reinforces Tarmac’s strategy to expand the use of electric vehicles across their nationwide fleet
24/11/2025 11:14 | Mineral Planning

MPA report reveals the industry behind sustainable growth

Every person in the UK uses 5.8 tonnes of mineral products a year, according to new industry profile
24/11/2025 10:46 | Plant & Equipment

LiuGong celebrate strategic global ambitions

LiuGong Europe president Howard Dale formally recognized for helping advance Chinese OEM's worldwide growth strategy
24/11/2025 09:32 | Concrete

Heidelberg Materials acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products

Company grows business and bolsters low-carbon product portfolio with acquisition in Delaware
21/11/2025 12:02 | Quarrying

WATA calls for Budget support

Washed aggregates sector calls on Chancellor for support to power UK’s circular construction economy
21/11/2025 10:50 | SHE

Longcliffe Quarries bring Road Safety Week messages to life

Primary and secondary pupils from two local schools learn the importance of road safety around HGVs
20/11/2025 09:15 | Asphalt & Surfacing

Holcim’s newest Express Asphalt plant opens in Sharpness

Plant reopening provides major boost for road maintenance businesses across the South West
20/11/2025 08:18 | Plant & Equipment

The Rokbak RA30 vs RA40

Differentiating factors when selecting the optimal Rokbak truck for productivity and efficiency
19/11/2025 17:20 | Asphalt & Surfacing

Breedon fund construction of much-needed pedestrian crossing

Company improves road safety at Hill Top Community Centre and Hill Top Academy in Edlington
19/11/2025 11:50 | Concrete

Mannok demonstrate leadership in sustainability

Company showcases sustainability and innovation leadership on global and national stages
19/11/2025 10:18 | Concrete

Independent materials suppliers acquired by Holcim UK

Holcim UK acquire group of independent businesses across the Midlands and East of England
19/11/2025 09:36 | Plant & Equipment

Powerful partnership crushes operational challenges

Maa Kripa Stone Crusher boost quarry efficiency with Chicago Pneumatic portable compressors
18/11/2025 16:34 | Concrete

New cement division MD at Holcim UK

Mohamed Alami appointed as cement division managing director to spearhead decarbonization drive
18/11/2025 07:55 | Concrete

Holcim UK demonstrate sustainable cement innovation

Successful recycled concrete fines trials signal breakthrough in the decarbonization of cement
18/11/2025 07:49 | Concrete

Global cement industry reports 25% CO2 intensity reduction

Global Cement and Concrete Association calls for urgent government action to accelerate net-zero mission
18/11/2025 07:45 | Quarrying

Forterra’s hydrogen plans gain momentum

Decarbonization of brickmaking set to enter new phase with East coast Hydrogen Pipeline boost

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