Huge range of Volvo machines to drive at two events this month
If you’ve not already signed up to attend two Volvo showcase events this month, now is your chance. Register for your opportunity to test drive a range of excavators, an A45G articulated hauler, an L150H wheel loader and two of Volvo Trucks ... Read Full ArticleMPA responds to the Spring Budget
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed measures announced in the Government’s Spring Budget on 8th March, including the freeze on the Aggregates Levy indexation for 2017-2018 and proposals for a new set of controls on energy pol... Read Full ArticleOvercoming the challenges of blocked chute detection in the Quarrying and Mining Industries
Nuclear-based technology has long been thought the only blockage detection technology tough enough to withstand harsh mining and quarry environments, but its radioactive nature means it is far from ideal. Here, level measurement experts Hycontrol ... Read Full ArticleEvoquip appoints international sales manager
Terex Materials Processing will launch a new brand - EvoQuip at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017. EvoQuip will be exhibiting the Bison 120 Jaw Crusher on the Terex booth #G3382 in the outdoor Gold Lot at the ... Read Full ArticleA gypsum quarry in Italy gets a production boost from a MOBICAT EVO
A Kleemann MOBICAT MC 110 Z EVO jaw crusher is delivering great performance in an Italian gypsum quarry managed by Gyproc Saint-Gobain.Italy is one of the major producers in Europe of gyp... Read Full ArticleHanson reopens Teesport slag grinding plant
Hanson has re-opened its ground granulated blast furnace slag grinding plant at Teesport Docks in Middlesbrough, creating 20 new jobs.The plant was mothballed in 2009 during the recession, but a continuing upturn in construction activity ... Read Full Article“Somewhere over the Rainbow …”
“…… Skies are Blue”, so goes the Judy Garland song from the film, “The Wizard of Oz”.A little more seriously, Hanson Cement is hoping that the recent replacement of two Electrostatic (ESP) filters at ... Read Full ArticleRecolight support Government’s proposed 2017 UK lamp recycling target
DEFRA have today proposed a 2017 lamp collection target for the UK of 6009 tonnes. They have said they would particularly welcome evidence from stakeholders to support or indicate if an alternative target may be appropriate.Every year, th... Read Full ArticleMPA publishes new Charter, Vision for 2025 and new Strategic Priorities
The MPA has developed a new Charter for its producer members, founded on a new vision for 2025. The Charter will be the vehicle for achieving the new vision by ‘Driving Change, Raising Standards and Improving Perceptions’. Seven new st... Read Full ArticleBosch Rexroth launches interactive communication platform
Leading drives and controls specialist Bosch Rexroth, has launched a new interactive communications platform which is set to play a key role in the adoption of smart manufacturing in the UK. As part of the company’s Industry 4.... Read Full ArticleTOMRA´s X-TRACT recognised in the German Design Awards 2017
Launched in a new format in spring this year, the X-TRACT – TOMRA´s X-Ray transmission system – has been awarded a Special Mention in the industry category at the German Design Awards 2017. According to the judges, the X-TRACT re... Read Full ArticleRobert Westell joins the Raymond Brown group of businesses as Estates & Planning Director
Rob is a Chartered Minerals Surveyor and joins Raymond Brown from Aggregate Industries, where he was based for over 17 years and held responsibility for the Planning and Estates Department across th... Read Full ArticleBlue Group Announces Distribution Agreement with Major Wire
Blue Group are delighted to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with Canadian Company, Major Wire, manufacturers of technologically advanced high vibration wire screen media. Major Wire was established in 1884 by Mr. E. J. M... Read Full ArticleHanson re-secures Dorset Highways contract
Hanson Contracting has re-secured its strategic partnership contract with Dorset Highways for maintenance of the county’s road network. The agreement, which starts on April 1, 2017, has a potential duration of 10 years and a total value of m... Read Full ArticleElectric load carrier concept wins prestigious global award
Volvo Construction Equipment is celebrating after its concept HX1 autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier was presented with two more distinguished awards: the International Quality Innovation Award and the Innovation of Innovations Award. ... Read Full ArticleFoundry Steels makes first purchase from Liebherr
Grangemouth-based Foundry Steels has purchased its first machine from Liebherr-Great Britain after being in operation for over 30 years. The company has purchased a LH 24 M material handler to work at its compact Clyde Street yard.Establi... Read Full ArticleSilver Mine Controls dust and spillage using modern conveyor technology
A global leader in the design and manufacture of conveyor components has helped the largest primary silver producer in North America to mitigate fugitive material and increase safety by upgrading the company’s ... Read Full ArticleSandvik to showcase QH331 Hydrocone crusher at CQMS in Ireland
Sandvik will be taking the opportunity of this year’s CQMS to showcase one of their bestselling cone crushers. CQMS is Ireland’s largest show for the construction and quarrying indus... Read Full ArticleHanson orders two new marine aggregate dredgers
Hanson is investing €70 million in two new 3,000 cubic metre capacity trailing suction hopper dredgers for its marine aggregate fleet. They will be the first new ... Read Full ArticleMove into metal recycling boosts R Collard’s waste offering
Hampshire-based demolition and waste management company, R Collard Limited, has announced it will be opening a metal recycling facility in Wokingham. This will complement its existing waste ... Read Full Article