2020 / 2021 Edition
Quarrying
Primary aggregates market in GB estimated to be more than 160 million tonnes in 2020
Company provides 300 tonnes of gravel to help maintain place of remembrance
Institutes celebrate high-achieving University of Derby students at joint awards ceremony
Up to 600 jobs under threat in plan to enhance company’s global productivity and competitiveness
Mineral Products Association publishes book featuring images from 2021 Nature Photo competition
Volvo and Holcim jointly working on project to test and develop use of autonomous electric haulers
New rail depot in Small Heath increases company’s use of sustainable transport methods
Business activity gains speed, but escalating costs and widespread supply shortages persist
Third quarter of 2021 sees fall-off in demand due to product shortages and rising costs
Company’s 2030 and 2050 net-zero targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative
Strong top-line growth despite supply chain disruptions and sudden rapid rise in input costs
Paul Boustead to succeed Viv Russell, who retires next year after 44 years in the quarrying industry
Chancellor’s Budget announcements receive cautious welcome from key industry associations
This year’s free-to-attend event takes place online from 10:30–12:00 on Wednesday 10 November
Business management software provider adds innovative Isys software solutions to portfolio