Four SCHADE Semi-Portal Reclaimers at new Samcheok Power Plant for Coal Handling with Minimum Emissions
By 2024, POSCO Energy of South Korea will have constructed a new coal-fired power station with two 1,050 MW generating units, in Samcheok in the north-east of the country. SCHADE Lagertechnik GmbH of Gelsenkirchen, Germany will supply four Sem... Read Full ArticlePD Ports donates £50,000 to charitable causes during COVID19
PD Ports has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the local community, donating £50,000 to various charities and initiatives across the UK throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.During December, the port operator has made £40,... Read Full ArticleDomis Construction buy first JCB electric Loadall Telescopic Handler
A leading North West construction firm has become one of the first to buy JCB’s brand new 525-60E electrical Loadall telescopic handler The 525-60E provides zero-emissions operation for working inside buildings, underground and... Read Full ArticleStaff at Miller UK have provided a vital cash boost to this year’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal in the North East.
Cramlington, Northumberland: The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that Miller UK have been restricted in terms of their annual charity events, with most of their planned fundraising events being cancelled earlier in the year.... Read Full ArticleJason Powles appointed COO at Molson Group
After making pivotal contributions to the recent growth, Jason Powles has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer at Molson Group – the largest independent plant and equipment dealer in the UK...As Molson Group... Read Full ArticleUK concrete and cement sector sets out roadmap for beyond net zero
The UK concrete and cement industry has launched a roadmap to become net negative by 2050, removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits each year.Launching the ambitious roadmap, UK Concrete, part of the Mineral Products... Read Full ArticleApplication of industry 4.0 control and “digital twinning” to pneumatic conveying - 3 year paid studentship available
Improving the efficiencies of manufacturing through the implementation of digital systems in pneumatic conveying pipelines...Experts at the Wolfso... Read Full ArticleInvestment increases capacity at Hanson’s King’s Cross concrete plant
Hanson’s King’s Cross concrete plant has undergone a £2 million upgrade, doubling capacity at the central London site.The previous pair of two-metre Skako planetary mixers have been replaced with two four-metre models, w... Read Full ArticleIntermat cancelled
Owing to the many uncertainties arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and which are likely to persist into the first half of 2021, the organisers of INTERMAT have taken the regrettable decision to cancel the edition due to be held from 19 to 24 April... Read Full ArticleRapid International Bespoke Static Concrete Batching Plant supports Stanton Bonna’s strategic growth plans, improving capacity & efficiency.
Stanton Bonna is a leading UK manufacturer of precast concrete pipes, manholes and culverts for drainage, as part of a comprehensive range of precast offsite solutions for the construction industry. Recognising a need to upgrade their manufact... Read Full ArticleTarmac calls for new thinking to reduce roadworks disruption as traffic levels rise
Tarmac has called for new thinking in road construction and greater use of warm mix asphalt to reduce disruption from roadworks, as a new survey* shows people believe traffic levels across the UK are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.Nea... Read Full ArticleHS2 uses new pioneering low carbon concrete to reduce carbon emissions in construction
As part of its ambition to build the most sustainable high-speed railway in the world, HS2 contractors in London have begun using a new low carbon concrete product which provides a reduction of 42% in CO2 in comparison to a standard concrete. ... Read Full ArticleFM Conway secures new 8-year London Highway Maintenance and Projects Framework with Transport for London
Leading infrastructure services company FM Conway has been awarded the new Transport for London (TfL) Highway Maintenance and Projects Framework (HMF) for the South region.The contract, which commences on 1st April and will run... Read Full ArticleBespoke low temperature drying equipment.
Based in Wickhambrook, near Newmarket, family owned BG Europa (UK) Ltd have provided specialist drying plants for many industries, including dryers for aggregates, sand, slag, mineral, glass and recovered aluminium.With increased demand B... Read Full ArticleAsphalt recycling with a zero-carbon footprint at Famenne Enrobés
In the beautiful territory of Marche en Famenne in Belgium, the company Famenne Enrobés produces and supplies hydrocarbon coatings for the road sector. With a staff of 15 employees they manage besides their offices, an asphalt productio... Read Full ArticleConcrete firm set for growth with Liebherr fleet expansion
Ready mixed concrete supplier The Ashcourt Group has returned to Liebherr GB for additional equipment to satisfy increased demand for its products...The company already runs a Betomix batching plant, a number of HTM 404, 704 and ... Read Full ArticleNew Rapid Pan Concrete Mixer doubles output
Rapid International, recently supplied Eco Readymix, one of the UK’s largest ready-mix concrete, mortar and floor screed suppliers, with a new R3000 3.0m3 Rapid pan concrete mixer. The new concrete mixer forms an integral part of the company... Read Full ArticleFirst Rotar RCC Concrete Cutter in the UK has been instrumental in tearing down the infamous ‘Berlin Wall’ in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
The Rotar RCC Concrete Cutter has been instrumental in tearing down the infamous ‘Berlin Wall’ in Piccadilly Gardens in the centre of Manchester, as part of a revitalisation project for the area.The unique Rotar RCC, the first... Read Full ArticleMission impossible - Not for everyone!
5 exceptional contractors show us how “extreme” a job site can be, without using stunt-man special effects...How to save thousands of dollars while developing nine thousand kilometers (five thousand ... Read Full ArticleRapid International Continues Expansion with Launch of Two New Divisions - Rapid Tumbler & Rapid Power Generation.
Rapid International, global manufacturers of mixing technology, recently announced the launch of two new divisions, Rapid Tumbler and Rapid Power Generation. Rapid Tumbler supplies premium, lightweight concrete truck mixers to the UK & Ire... Read Full Article