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04/02/2025 12:48 | Education & Training

Finning kick off 2025 apprentice search

Caterpillar dealer launches programme to double the number of apprenticeship engineer positions over next two years
04/02/2025 09:28 | Concrete

New senior appointment at Material Evolution

Ultra-low carbon cement producer welcomes Nigel Shewring as new director of research and development
03/02/2025 15:57 | Quarrying

New Year changes for Longcliffe commercial team

Derbyshire-based company announces two new appointments and a promotion
03/02/2025 11:44 | Asphalt & Surfacing

Tarmac announced as LCRIG Sustainability Partner for 2025

Partnership with Local Councils Roads Innovation Group will help drive sustainability across wider road construction sector
03/02/2025 10:54 | Asphalt & Surfacing

VINCI complete acquisition of FM Conway

Construction giant strengthens UK market position with purchase of major infrastructure services business
03/02/2025 10:49 | Quarrying

Resilient 2024 performance from SigmaRoc

Revenue, EBITDA, and earnings per share all significantly ahead despite tough market conditions
31/01/2025 18:37 | Asphalt & Surfacing

New MD takes the helm of AI’s Contracting division

Kevin Murgatroyd appointed as managing director of Aggregate Industries’ Contracting business
31/01/2025 18:34 | SHE

Longcliffe power up for electric vehicles

Company installs EV chargers at Curzon Lodge Transport Depot and Brassington Moor Quarry
31/01/2025 18:30 | Mineral Planning

Seabed geology data: results from stakeholder consultation

BGS project seeks to improve understanding of national-scale seabed geology requirements
30/01/2025 16:06 | Plant & Equipment

One million and counting: JCB mark major backhoe milestone

Company celebrates as one millionth backhoe loader rolls off the production line in Rocester
30/01/2025 14:47 | Plant & Equipment

CAP available for both Pit Viper and SmartROC rigs

Epiroc's Common Automation Panel now fully available for both RCS-controlled surface drill rig models
30/01/2025 11:21 | Concrete

WCA president highlights profound changes in global cement industry

Wei Rushan calls on stakeholders to embrace evolving economic, regulatory, and geopolitical challenges ahead
30/01/2025 11:14 | Quarrying

Obituary: Gordon Temple FIQ (1934–2025)

IQ saddened to report the passing of stalwart of the Yorkshire branch for nearly 60 years
30/01/2025 11:09 | Plant & Equipment

CJ Hurford & Sons take UK’s first Volvo FH Aero tipper

New truck provides Bristol-based family business with ideal solution for contract work with Dragon Asphalt
29/01/2025 12:42 | Quarrying

Cemex Ventures unveil Top 50 Contech startups of 2025

Top 50 list and report spotlights the most innovative and groundbreaking startups to watch
29/01/2025 12:19 | Plant & Equipment

Hewitt Robins expand into waste management

Company looks to make inroads into waste and recycling market with innovative flip-flow screen
29/01/2025 12:08 | Plant & Equipment

Cat Limited Edition machines to honour Centennial Celebration

Custom ‘Centennial Grey’ paint scheme recognizes the original colour of Caterpillar’s first products
29/01/2025 10:32 | Plant & Equipment

Screencore appoint Orba Group as UK distributor

Orba Group to offer full range of Screencore equipment plus parts, service and customer support
28/01/2025 16:29 | Plant & Equipment

Grantham Industries secure £500,000 finance facility from Paragon

Financial support will help Lincolnshire recycling firm acquire commercial waste transfer station in Rutland
28/01/2025 16:03 | Plant & Equipment

Volvo CE now using low-carbon material in serial production

Company implements use of low-carbon-emission steel in serial production of articulated haulers
28/01/2025 15:23 | Plant & Equipment

Introducing the all-new Volvo A50 articulated hauler

New hauler class designed to fulfil a need in the market with innovative technology and unmatched power
28/01/2025 14:53 | Plant & Equipment

Volvo’s most ambitious hauler line-up to date

New-generation Volvo articulated haulers said to top the class in safety, uptime, and efficiency
28/01/2025 12:29 | Plant & Equipment

Volvo CE unveil brand new articulated hauler line-up

Articulated hauler range makeover marks the next wave in Volvo CE’s largest ever product roll-out
28/01/2025 10:22 | Concrete

CPA: Gradual recovery set to begin this year

UK construction output set for gradual recovery this year and next, says Construction Products Association

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