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26/11/2020 14:44 | Concrete

New bridge first in UK to combat risk of flooding

Hanson supply concrete and asphalt for construction of the new Pooley Bridge in Cumbria
26/11/2020 09:33 | Plant & Equipment

Metso Outotec help rebuild Beirut blast area

Company donates crushing and screening equipment to help clear and reconstruct devastated city
25/11/2020 19:14 | Quarrying

Spending Review: ‘Delivery on promises and plans is vital,' says MPA

Mineral Products Association calls for an end to ‘dither and delay’ on delivery of major projects
25/11/2020 16:36 | Plant & Equipment

Terex Finlay appoint new dealer in home market

Dungannon Plant Sales Ireland to provide sales and support across northern half of Ireland
25/11/2020 12:09 | Concrete

Hanson take next step in fuel-switching research

Company applying for hazardous substance consent in bid to eliminate CO2 from cement manufacturing
25/11/2020 11:51 | Asphalt & Surfacing

Flogas building LPG pipeline to Avonmouth

Project represents biggest capital investment in the history of the UK off-grid gas market
25/11/2020 00:26 | Quarrying

Rail freight milestone for CEMEX UK

Company transports 2 million tonnes by rail, saving 100,000 road movements and 12,500 tonnes of CO2
25/11/2020 00:21 | Plant & Equipment

Guarding against threaded assembly failures

Henkel Loctite 270 adhesive thread-locking formulation ensures plant safety in aggressive environments
24/11/2020 15:45 | Quarrying

Port project success for Brett Aggregates

‘Project of the Year’ award for Newhaven Port scheme; new 10-year freight contract with DB Cargo
24/11/2020 14:44 | Asphalt & Surfacing

Aggregate Industries launch four new asphalts

Company strengthens asphalt offering and offers specifiers more scope with quartet of new products
24/11/2020 14:42 | Quarrying

Breedon appoint CFO designate

James Brotherton to join company as chief financial officer designate on 1 January 2021
24/11/2020 14:11 | Plant & Equipment

Weir Minerals launch Multiflo LF pump range

New trailer and skid-mounted diesel and electric units expand mobile dewatering pump offering
24/11/2020 13:49 | Plant & Equipment

Bobcat compact machines take on Italian demolition job

New Bobcat mini-excavators and skid-steers help take down multi-storey building in Milan
23/11/2020 00:37 | Quarrying

Virtual event facilitates important conversations

CDE Engineering Insights symposium examines trends and challenges in materials processing industry
21/11/2020 23:43 | Plant & Equipment

MSC optimize hire fleet efficiency with T-Link

New Zealand EvoQuip distributor uses telematics to manage crushing and screening hire fleet
21/11/2020 23:39 | Plant & Equipment

SANY appoint new East Anglian dealer

Global Recycling Solutions to handle sales and support of SANY excavators across East Anglia
20/11/2020 21:01 | SHE

Tarmac back calls for greater respect for highways workers

Company fully behind initiatives aiming to provide greater protection for those who work on the UK’s roads
20/11/2020 17:29 | Plant & Equipment

Making headway in Morocco

PowerROC T35 drill rig from Epiroc meets the maintenance challenge at quartzite quarry
20/11/2020 14:23 | Education & Training

Kick-start a career in construction

Aggregate Industries launch their Kickstart Programme 2020 for unemployed 16–24-year-olds
20/11/2020 07:58 | Plant & Equipment

Terex Trucks TA400 goes down under

Australian demolition specialist DECC praises heavy-duty and efficient performance of articulated hauler
19/11/2020 15:10 | Quarrying

BLA Sustainable Development Report 2020

British Lime Association report emphasizes important contribution of UK lime sector in challenging times
19/11/2020 08:59 | Plant & Equipment

Digital launch for new JCB electric products

Company hosts first-ever virtual press conference to unveil new range of 100% electric machines
18/11/2020 22:54 | Plant & Equipment

Allison transmission for NHL autonomous truck

North Hauler choose Allison transmission for their new NTR100A autonomous rigid dumptruck
17/11/2020 14:49 | Education & Training

National recognition for Finning apprenticeships

Caterpillar dealer earns place in government-led Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers league

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