Breedon acquires Sherburn Minerals for £15.7m
Breedon, the UK’s largest independent construction materials group, announces it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Sherburn Minerals Group (“Sherburn”) for a total consideration of up to £15.7 million*.... Read Full ArticleLeading the way in Recycling Plant Innovation
Kiverco are delighted to launch the start of their exciting new Compact Plant. This new range of products, when combined together, provide an alternative to traditional ways of processing waste. Designed for the small to medium waste processing op... Read Full ArticleMiller Chairman raises close to £20k with charity cycling challenge
Keith Miller, chairman of earthmoving attachments manufacturer Miller UK, has completed an epic Italian cycling challenge, covering hundreds of kilometres and raising close to £20,000 for charity.The gruelling 746km five-day challen... Read Full ArticleConveyor Belt Tracker Technology Improves Performance & Service Life
A global leader in bulk handling technology has introduced a more effective return belt tracking system that uses high-quality materials for easier maintenance and a longer unit life. Building upon the s... Read Full ArticleNew IQ Factsheet explores benefits of effective water management
A new educational factsheet exploring the importance of effective water management in quarries is now available from the Institute of Quarrying (IQ).The IQ Water Management Factsheet has be... Read Full ArticleONEIC Purchases First Mini-Excavators in Oman
Oman National Engineering & Investment Co. (SAOG), based in Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman, has taken delivery of the first mini-excavators to be sold in the country, comprising 20 new Bobcat E20 compact excavators supplied by International H... Read Full ArticleArrium Mining announce new investment to upgrade iron ore waste dumps
CDE Mining has announced a new project with Australian company Arrium Mining to process almost 17 million tons of low grade iron ore fines currently stockpiled in waste dumps and convert it into saleable product.The investment involves th... Read Full ArticleAggregates companies gearing up for higher volumes
Over the past year, 38 pits and quarries have opened as aggregates companies respond to higher volumes. Markets increased by 4% in 2015 and further growth is expected inThese are some of the conclusions in the latest annual report by... Read Full ArticleMPA welcomes the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement but delivery of projects must be the key Government focus
MPA CEO Nigel Jackson commented: “MPA had called for a boost in infrastructure and investment, an acceleration of local road projects and for flexible rules to allow the delivery of more affordable housing and action on these areas in the Au... Read Full ArticleSlurryPro Goes From Strength to Strength
LCC Groups hugely impressive new coal washing and sorting plant in Belfast dock has become the latest European site to benefit from the inclusion of SlurryPro pumps.Plant manufacturer, Dernaseer has incorporated a number of SlurryPro Silv... Read Full ArticleTOMRA Sorting launches new aluminium laser separation technology for top yield quality at ALUMINIUM 2016
Coupled with its market-leading X-TRACT, TOMRA Sorting will launch its LIBS technology, at ALUMINIUM 2016, in Düsseldorf, Germany, between 29 November and 1 December, 2016. Conveniently situated in the exhibition’s ... Read Full ArticleVolvo CE hits home run for major-league baseball
A Volvo EC220E crawler excavator has changed the face of baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays, transforming the team’s infield from artificial turf to all-dirt.America’s northern neighbor is known for the production of maple syr... Read Full ArticleCASE’s UK dealer development manager conquers the heights
CASE, proud of our employees personal acheivementsCASE’s dealer development manager Jane Whittle has raised more than £1,000 for charity by completing a personal ambition to climb Kilimanjaro.The charities be... Read Full ArticleAppointment to the Global Sales & Marketing Division for the Manitou group
The Manitou group, the world leader in all-terrain material handling trucks, is announcing the appointment of Laurent Bonnaure as Executive Vice President Global Sales & Marketing and member of the Executive Committee. Responsible for the grou... Read Full ArticleItaly’s Ermes Gemo reclaims title in Operators Club Final
Ermes Gemo from Italy has been crowned Operators Club champion for the second time, following a year of grueling local heats and a final test of speed, precision and technique at the Volvo CE compact excavator plant in Belley, France, this October... Read Full ArticleHycontrol appoint new regional sales representative
Redditch, UK-based level measurement and silo protection experts Hycontrol Limited are pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Morrison as their new Regional Sales Representative. Phil will be assisting customers across the Midlands and beyond... Read Full ArticleTerex Trucks’ Gen10 takes pole position in Las Vegas
Terex Trucks has shown two of its new generation articulated haulers for the first time in North America at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.In a country that loves horsepower and motor racing in equal measure, Terex Trucks served up a double... Read Full ArticleKubota and HSS Hire sign landmark agreement
Kubota UK has signed a landmark agreement with HSS Hire Group (“HSS Hire”) to supply its market leading range of mini-excavators and compact construction equipment.The deal, an industry first between these two major players in... Read Full ArticleSimple fuel control by Liquid Management
Fuel control specialists, Liquid Management Solutions Ltd (LMS) have brought to the market a simplified cost effective Cactus fuel management solution aimed solely at managing one fuel pump.Liqu... Read Full ArticleHeavy duty rotary position feedback: Contelec Vert-X 48E non-contacting magnetic sensor suits extreme environment applications
Contelec’s latest Vert-X 48E series non contacting magnetic encoder is aimed at precision angle measurement on agricultural, mining or construction equipment, and other applications where extreme environment conditions exist and accurate con... Read Full Article