Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 06/04/2020 12:48 | Quarrying Construction work decline steepest since April 2009 Rapid falls in output and new work in March; business expectations weakest since October 2008 06/04/2020 11:11 | Quarrying SigmaRoc: First-quarter trading ahead of estimates First-quarter 2020 trading momentum a continuation of strong second-half 2019 performance 02/04/2020 20:08 | Quarrying COVID-19: Tarmac support NHS with national PPE donations Launch of employee-led campaign to donate face masks, gloves and goggles to frontline health workers 01/04/2020 08:25 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon announce closure of sites in Ireland Temporary suspension of production follows on from last week’s shutdown of most UK operations 31/03/2020 23:29 | Quarrying MPA welcomes Minister’s tribute to the construction sector Business Secretary acknowledges mineral products industry’s essential contribution to construction 31/03/2020 11:25 | SHE COVID-19: MPA issues new coronavirus resources Mineral Products Association publishes new Hot Topic advice and Guidance documents 31/03/2020 00:51 | Quarrying COVID-19: BAA statement of support to members British Aggregates Association chairman Paul McManus issues statement of support over coronavirus 31/03/2020 00:48 | Quarrying Senior management changes at CEMEX Expanded role for Sergio Mauricio Menéndez Medina appointed as president of EMEAA 31/03/2020 00:46 | Quarrying COVID-19: Quinn Building Products cease production Company joins growing list of firms temporarily suspending business operations due to coronavirus 26/03/2020 11:22 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon shutting down UK operations Company announces temporary shutdown of production at most of its UK sites due to COVID-19 26/03/2020 11:19 | Quarrying SigmaRoc 2019 results and coronavirus update Strong full-year performance expected; action being taken in response to COVID-19 pandemic 25/03/2020 14:34 | Quarrying COVID-19: MPA seeking more clarity and support for businesses Mineral Products Association writes again to the Chancellor following initial meeting of newly formed Taskforce 18/03/2020 07:34 | Quarrying FTA launches COVID-19 resource for logistics Free web portal provides overview of essential information and advice for transport and logistics sector 17/03/2020 16:06 | Quarrying MPA calls for ‘cash bridge’ during COVID-19 crisis Association seeks greater support for business facing extreme economic conditions 11/03/2020 17:25 | Quarrying Chancellor promises record infrastructure spend Budget 2020: More than £600 billion to be spent on infrastructure over next five years 11/03/2020 12:43 | Quarrying Breedon deliver 'excellent performance' in 2019 Group reports improved result from all three divisions despite challenging market conditions 10/03/2020 16:50 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries aiming for greater diversity Company organizes personal branding sessions in support of International Women’s Day 09/03/2020 14:23 | Quarrying Mountsorrel Quarry celebrates International Women’s Day Local MP Jane Hunt gives inspirational talk to the Leicestershire quarry’s 11 female employees 09/03/2020 14:20 | Quarrying Sarah Dines MP visits Longcliffe Member of Parliament sees vital role quarry company plays within local community and wider society 04/03/2020 10:56 | Concrete Sharp rise in construction output and orders Latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI survey indicates fastest rise in output since December 2018 02/03/2020 13:23 | Quarrying MP Jane Hunt visits Mountsorrel Quarry UK’s largest granite quarry hosts visit by newly elected Member of Parliament for Loughborough 28/02/2020 16:29 | Quarrying CRH deliver good profit growth in 2019 Another year of growth with sales and profits up and further progress expected this year 28/02/2020 16:27 | Quarrying Successful year for Lafarge Holcim Company reports record operating profit, net income, earnings per share and free cash flow in 2019 22/02/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Grateful communities thank Hanson quarry staff Six employees from Shap Beck Quarry filled 500 sandbags for communities at risk of severe flooding 19/02/2020 18:17 | Quarrying Vulcan Materials Company report full-year results Double-digit growth in revenues in 2019 and double-digit earnings growth expected in 2020 18/02/2020 13:34 | SHE MPA awarded £6 million BEIS fuel-switching grant Association secures multi-million-pound award for groundbreaking decarbonization demonstration projects 14/02/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brexit decisions paying off for UK mining and quarrying firms UK mining and quarrying sector sees earnings on EU investments rocket following Brexit vote 13/02/2020 15:13 | Quarrying CEMEX report full-year 2019 results Company experiences challenging year with weaker macroeconomic and market conditions 13/02/2020 10:42 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement report preliminary 2019 results Group publishes preliminary, unaudited figures for sales volumes, revenue, result and net debt 12/02/2020 17:26 | Quarrying New general manager appointment at EPC-UK Trained chemist Michelle Miller brings expertise to EPC-UK general manager role at Bramble Island 12/02/2020 17:08 | Quarrying Another record-breaking year for Martin Marietta Eighth consecutive year of growth makes 2019 the most profitable year in company’s history 11/02/2020 16:56 | Quarrying Prime Minister confirms HS2 will go ahead HS2 to go ahead, alongside radical improvements to local transport networks across the country 11/02/2020 11:07 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement sign global agreement with CheckProof Swedish app set to improve preventative maintenance in aggregates and asphalt business lines 04/02/2020 17:37 | Quarrying Influential energy role for BGS chief scientist Professor Mike Stephenson appointed to the EPSRC Energy Strategic Advisory Committee 04/02/2020 14:55 | Asphalt & Surfacing Latest MPA figures reflect weakened activity UK construction frailty confirmed by falling demand for heavy-side building materials in 2019 04/02/2020 14:49 | Quarrying New traffic-management plan for Hills’ sites Company introduces new HGV traffic-management plant for two sites near Calne in Wiltshire 03/02/2020 09:30 | Quarrying IQ Excellence Awards national finalists revealed Shortlist announced for grand final at Devonshire Dome in Buxton during Hillhead 2020 31/01/2020 12:31 | Concrete New chairman takes over at HeidelbergCement Dr Dominik von Achten succeeds Dr Bernd Scheifele as chairman of the managing board of HeidelbergCement 29/01/2020 16:38 | Quarrying Welsh slate World Heritage Site bid submitted Slate landscape of north Wales formally nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status 27/01/2020 12:20 | SHE EPA’s replacement WOTUS rule released Replacement Waters of the United States rule protects waters and provides clarity for aggregates producers 22/01/2020 11:29 | Quarrying MPA strengthens team to meet future challenges Mineral Products Association announces new appointments as membership continues to grow 21/01/2020 17:44 | Quarrying ‘Get HS2 done’ says Mineral Products Association MPA calls on Prime Minister to make firm and early decision on high-speed rail link 18/01/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Keeping things local at Banks Mining Banks Mining expand local supply chain investment with appointment of Linden Fluid Power 17/01/2020 14:18 | Quarrying Cara Mills joins ever-growing team at Geo Appointment of new commercial manager brings wealth of industry experience as Geo Quarries look to expand 09/01/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brett Group become sole owners of Britannia Aggregates Company acquires Tarmac’s 50% shareholding in joint-venture marine aggregates business 08/01/2020 11:06 | Quarrying Breedon to acquire certain CEMEX UK assets Acquisition set to enhance Breedon’s position as a leading construction materials group in GB and Ireland 07/01/2020 16:27 | Quarrying IQ relaunches Crushing and Screening book Essential reference publication updated with new content, imagery and expert advice 02/01/2020 11:25 | Quarrying CRH appoint new chairman Richie Boucher succeeds Nicky Hartery who has decided to retire from the board with immediate effect Load More Latest Jobs Engineering Project Manager Cemex have an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to be involved with a number of exciting engineering projects they have in the pipeline More Jobs
06/04/2020 12:48 | Quarrying Construction work decline steepest since April 2009 Rapid falls in output and new work in March; business expectations weakest since October 2008
06/04/2020 11:11 | Quarrying SigmaRoc: First-quarter trading ahead of estimates First-quarter 2020 trading momentum a continuation of strong second-half 2019 performance
02/04/2020 20:08 | Quarrying COVID-19: Tarmac support NHS with national PPE donations Launch of employee-led campaign to donate face masks, gloves and goggles to frontline health workers
01/04/2020 08:25 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon announce closure of sites in Ireland Temporary suspension of production follows on from last week’s shutdown of most UK operations
31/03/2020 23:29 | Quarrying MPA welcomes Minister’s tribute to the construction sector Business Secretary acknowledges mineral products industry’s essential contribution to construction
31/03/2020 11:25 | SHE COVID-19: MPA issues new coronavirus resources Mineral Products Association publishes new Hot Topic advice and Guidance documents
31/03/2020 00:51 | Quarrying COVID-19: BAA statement of support to members British Aggregates Association chairman Paul McManus issues statement of support over coronavirus
31/03/2020 00:48 | Quarrying Senior management changes at CEMEX Expanded role for Sergio Mauricio Menéndez Medina appointed as president of EMEAA
31/03/2020 00:46 | Quarrying COVID-19: Quinn Building Products cease production Company joins growing list of firms temporarily suspending business operations due to coronavirus
26/03/2020 11:22 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon shutting down UK operations Company announces temporary shutdown of production at most of its UK sites due to COVID-19
26/03/2020 11:19 | Quarrying SigmaRoc 2019 results and coronavirus update Strong full-year performance expected; action being taken in response to COVID-19 pandemic
25/03/2020 14:34 | Quarrying COVID-19: MPA seeking more clarity and support for businesses Mineral Products Association writes again to the Chancellor following initial meeting of newly formed Taskforce
18/03/2020 07:34 | Quarrying FTA launches COVID-19 resource for logistics Free web portal provides overview of essential information and advice for transport and logistics sector
17/03/2020 16:06 | Quarrying MPA calls for ‘cash bridge’ during COVID-19 crisis Association seeks greater support for business facing extreme economic conditions
11/03/2020 17:25 | Quarrying Chancellor promises record infrastructure spend Budget 2020: More than £600 billion to be spent on infrastructure over next five years
11/03/2020 12:43 | Quarrying Breedon deliver 'excellent performance' in 2019 Group reports improved result from all three divisions despite challenging market conditions
10/03/2020 16:50 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries aiming for greater diversity Company organizes personal branding sessions in support of International Women’s Day
09/03/2020 14:23 | Quarrying Mountsorrel Quarry celebrates International Women’s Day Local MP Jane Hunt gives inspirational talk to the Leicestershire quarry’s 11 female employees
09/03/2020 14:20 | Quarrying Sarah Dines MP visits Longcliffe Member of Parliament sees vital role quarry company plays within local community and wider society
04/03/2020 10:56 | Concrete Sharp rise in construction output and orders Latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI survey indicates fastest rise in output since December 2018
02/03/2020 13:23 | Quarrying MP Jane Hunt visits Mountsorrel Quarry UK’s largest granite quarry hosts visit by newly elected Member of Parliament for Loughborough
28/02/2020 16:29 | Quarrying CRH deliver good profit growth in 2019 Another year of growth with sales and profits up and further progress expected this year
28/02/2020 16:27 | Quarrying Successful year for Lafarge Holcim Company reports record operating profit, net income, earnings per share and free cash flow in 2019
22/02/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Grateful communities thank Hanson quarry staff Six employees from Shap Beck Quarry filled 500 sandbags for communities at risk of severe flooding
19/02/2020 18:17 | Quarrying Vulcan Materials Company report full-year results Double-digit growth in revenues in 2019 and double-digit earnings growth expected in 2020
18/02/2020 13:34 | SHE MPA awarded £6 million BEIS fuel-switching grant Association secures multi-million-pound award for groundbreaking decarbonization demonstration projects
14/02/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brexit decisions paying off for UK mining and quarrying firms UK mining and quarrying sector sees earnings on EU investments rocket following Brexit vote
13/02/2020 15:13 | Quarrying CEMEX report full-year 2019 results Company experiences challenging year with weaker macroeconomic and market conditions
13/02/2020 10:42 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement report preliminary 2019 results Group publishes preliminary, unaudited figures for sales volumes, revenue, result and net debt
12/02/2020 17:26 | Quarrying New general manager appointment at EPC-UK Trained chemist Michelle Miller brings expertise to EPC-UK general manager role at Bramble Island
12/02/2020 17:08 | Quarrying Another record-breaking year for Martin Marietta Eighth consecutive year of growth makes 2019 the most profitable year in company’s history
11/02/2020 16:56 | Quarrying Prime Minister confirms HS2 will go ahead HS2 to go ahead, alongside radical improvements to local transport networks across the country
11/02/2020 11:07 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement sign global agreement with CheckProof Swedish app set to improve preventative maintenance in aggregates and asphalt business lines
04/02/2020 17:37 | Quarrying Influential energy role for BGS chief scientist Professor Mike Stephenson appointed to the EPSRC Energy Strategic Advisory Committee
04/02/2020 14:55 | Asphalt & Surfacing Latest MPA figures reflect weakened activity UK construction frailty confirmed by falling demand for heavy-side building materials in 2019
04/02/2020 14:49 | Quarrying New traffic-management plan for Hills’ sites Company introduces new HGV traffic-management plant for two sites near Calne in Wiltshire
03/02/2020 09:30 | Quarrying IQ Excellence Awards national finalists revealed Shortlist announced for grand final at Devonshire Dome in Buxton during Hillhead 2020
31/01/2020 12:31 | Concrete New chairman takes over at HeidelbergCement Dr Dominik von Achten succeeds Dr Bernd Scheifele as chairman of the managing board of HeidelbergCement
29/01/2020 16:38 | Quarrying Welsh slate World Heritage Site bid submitted Slate landscape of north Wales formally nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status
27/01/2020 12:20 | SHE EPA’s replacement WOTUS rule released Replacement Waters of the United States rule protects waters and provides clarity for aggregates producers
22/01/2020 11:29 | Quarrying MPA strengthens team to meet future challenges Mineral Products Association announces new appointments as membership continues to grow
21/01/2020 17:44 | Quarrying ‘Get HS2 done’ says Mineral Products Association MPA calls on Prime Minister to make firm and early decision on high-speed rail link
18/01/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Keeping things local at Banks Mining Banks Mining expand local supply chain investment with appointment of Linden Fluid Power
17/01/2020 14:18 | Quarrying Cara Mills joins ever-growing team at Geo Appointment of new commercial manager brings wealth of industry experience as Geo Quarries look to expand
09/01/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brett Group become sole owners of Britannia Aggregates Company acquires Tarmac’s 50% shareholding in joint-venture marine aggregates business
08/01/2020 11:06 | Quarrying Breedon to acquire certain CEMEX UK assets Acquisition set to enhance Breedon’s position as a leading construction materials group in GB and Ireland
07/01/2020 16:27 | Quarrying IQ relaunches Crushing and Screening book Essential reference publication updated with new content, imagery and expert advice
02/01/2020 11:25 | Quarrying CRH appoint new chairman Richie Boucher succeeds Nicky Hartery who has decided to retire from the board with immediate effect
Engineering Project Manager Cemex have an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to be involved with a number of exciting engineering projects they have in the pipeline
