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11/03/2020 12:43 | Quarrying

Breedon deliver 'excellent performance' in 2019

Group reports improved result from all three divisions despite challenging market conditions
11/03/2020 12:41 | Plant & Equipment

Hardox lightweight volumetric concrete mixer

New volumetric concrete mixer meets 32-tonne weight regulation without sacrificing build quality
10/03/2020 17:05 | SHE

Act now on moving machinery and isolation issues, says MPA

Mineral Products Association urges companies to address the risks using freely available resources
10/03/2020 16:56 | Education & Training

Tarmac launch 2020 apprenticeship drive

Company looking to hire 100+ new apprentices with launch of this year’s recruitment campaign
10/03/2020 16:52 | Concrete

Forterra announce full-year results

Revenue up for full year but political and economic uncertainty weighs on second-half demand
10/03/2020 16:50 | Quarrying

Aggregate Industries aiming for greater diversity

Company organizes personal branding sessions in support of International Women’s Day
10/03/2020 12:16 | Plant & Equipment

Hyundai to develop hydrogen fuel excavators

HCE joins forces with Hyundai Motors to develop hydrogen-powered construction equipment
10/03/2020 12:13 | Plant & Equipment

Volvo introduce new DD128C compactor

New machine said to offer the highest frequency and fastest rolling speeds in the industry
10/03/2020 06:02 | SHE

Wienerberger’s rising sustainability star

Sustainability manager Stephanie Palmer invited to join edie’s 30 Under 30 class of 2020
09/03/2020 14:26 | SHE

Logistics professionals gather to talk road safety

Aggregate Industries and Tarmac bring the industry together to discuss best practice in road safety
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
09/03/2020 14:16 | Plant & Equipment

Nordtrack units get off on the right track

Metso’s new Nordtrack mobile crushing and screening offering well received by customers
09/03/2020 06:02 | Education & Training

Leading by example at Forterra

Female engineering graduate Nia Lewis challenges the status quo in manufacturing
08/03/2020 06:02 | SHE

Tarmac renew management agreement with KWT

Kent Wildlife Trust to continue to manage Holborough Marsh nature reserve on former cement-making site
07/03/2020 06:02 | SHE

NAM announces 2020 training courses

Nature After Minerals includes two new training courses in this year’s programme for mineral operators
06/03/2020 16:43 | SHE

Viridor fined £400,000 for safety failings

Banksman run over and crushed by shovel loader on waste and recycling site suffers life-changing injuries
06/03/2020 16:41 | Plant & Equipment

Volvo Trucks launch new-generation FH16 model

New-generation model combines power with comfort and safety for superior productivity
06/03/2020 16:39 | Plant & Equipment

Flexco Elevate digitally transforms conveyor belt productivity

Innovative belt cleaner monitoring system uses predictive insights to heighten operational efficiency
06/03/2020 16:37 | Plant & Equipment

Volvo withdraw from Conexpo due to virus concerns

All business areas within Volvo Group decide not to participate in next week’s show in Las Vegas
05/03/2020 17:58 | Concrete

Freight Facilities Grant for Dunbar cement plant

Scottish Government awards £1.4 million grant for improved rail infrastructure at Tarmac cement plant
05/03/2020 12:27 | Plant & Equipment

JCB end short-time working

Supply chain issues continue to be monitored as company reverts to normal 39-hour week
05/03/2020 10:23 | SHE

ISO 50001 certification for Aggregate Industries

BSI energy-management certification awarded for company-wide commitment to energy efficiency
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

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