http://www.hub-4.comThe HUB 4 web site is a single destination web portal providing access to a wealth of up to date global information on the Bulk Materials Handling, Recycling and Quarrying Industries.Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4691/using-traditional-industry-for-alternative-energySteel – the traditional industry for which the UK city of Sheffield is so well known – could help provide a green alternative for heating the city's homes and businesses, alongside...Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4686/skipvac-turns-a-dust-problem-into-a-solution-for-gypsum-industriesThe Gotland CompVac purchased by Gypsum Industries in Ireland has made all the difference to the standards of cleaning, general housekeeping and removal of all the dust and spillages around their...Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4667/master-magnets-supply-largest-permanent-overband-magnet-to-south-africaAfter an extensive internet search, Anglo American (a subsidiary of Anglo Operations) contacted Master Magnets to provide an Overband Magnet for their New Vaal Colliery located in Vereeniging...Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4662/ameycespas-in-vessel-compost-achieves-pas-100-standardThe compost produced by the In Vessel Composting (IVC) system on AmeyCespa's Waterbeach Waste Management Park in Cambridgeshire has been awarded the prestigious PAS 100 standard. The product,...Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4659/liebherr-at-vertikal-days-2012Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd is exhibiting an exciting line-up of cranes at Vertikal Days 2012 on Stands 154 and 155. A model from the construction crane range will be displayed, together with...Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4637/bav-crushers-claim-advances-in-their-excavatorMounted crushing attachments have driven the performance up to levels where they believe it is now difficult to justify the considerably higher cost of small mobile tracked crushers. Launched...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4683/unthas-customised-four-shaft-shredder-is-hot-topic-for-2012-adba-expoEnergy from Waste shredding specialists UNTHA UK will be exhibiting at the ADBA conference in July to discuss the country's leading waste shredder for organic materials. UNTHA UK's managing...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4681/versatile-experiences-significant-growth-since-becoming-a-cat-compact-dealerIn January 2011, Finning announced that Kent based, Versatile Equipment LTD had become the UK's first Caterpillar compact dealer, which would open up new opportunities in the general construction...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4660/we-chose-the-most-reliable-loader-on-the-marketSo says Peter Scott, co-Director of Teeside based aggregate recycling and crushing company Scott Bros Thornaby as he takes delivery of the company's first Volvo loading shovel, an L150G.The new...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4657/construction-of-energy-from-waste-facility-in-full-swing-waste-bunker-excavation-completeViridor, Oxfordshire County Council and construction consortium CNIM-Clugston Oxfordshire celebrated a milestone in the construction programme for the state of the art Energy from Waste (EfW)...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4651/nsk-super-tf-steel-saves-16300-annually-for-cold-rolling-millNSK's asset improvement programme is saving the operator of a Cold Rolling Mill €16,300 annually as a result of solving a problem of bearing failure that was occurring three/four times per...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4628/jcb-takes-the-lead-on-cesar-marking-for-breakers"We wanted to ensure that we had a durable security marking solution and so we developed the new system in conjunction with leading hirer Clee Hill Plant," says Chris Harrison, Datatag's Sales...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4590/new-doosan-da30-articulated-dump-truckBuilding on the success of the popular MT31 model which it replaces, the new Doosan DA30 articulated dump truck (ADT), which has a payload of 28 metric tonne, offers many new features to meet...Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4531/ultimate-linings-achieves-iso-90012008-certificationUltimate Linings has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by: ISO 9001:2008 The Quality Management System is applicable...Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4679/the-finlay-group-offer-to-prove-next-generation-allu-processing-bucket-the-d-seriesFollowing the release of the newest incarnation of ALLU bucket, the D-Series, with the benefit of over 25 years' experience and a clearly visible high standard of engineering, Finlay Hire Ltd...Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4678/conveyor-and-sorting-technology-breakthroughExcell Environmental Solutions Limited of Aylesford, Kent announced recently they are signed as sole UK and Ireland distributors of IMRO conveyors and sorting technologies. IMRO Maschinenbau...Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4650/driven-linear-actuators-and-tables-cater-for-all-needsMovement and positioning in automated handling systems, including feed and discharge processes, places demanding requirements on the design of system components. In order to fulfill these requirements,...Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4582/new-holland-construction-continues-renewal-of-crawler-excavator-range-with-two-new-modelsNew Holland launches two new models, further expanding the C Series, which now counts 8 models ranging from 17 to 50 tons. The latest introductions are the 17-ton E175C and the 19-ton E195C,...Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4578/another-high-quality-versatile-concrete-plant-from-rapid-internationalRapid International Ltd have recently supplied a new, bespoke batching plant to Skene Group at Soutra, Midlothian in the UK. This plant, housing a 3m3 pan mixer, has been designed to operate...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4664/total-flow-solution-for-bulk-materials-air-cannons-sonic-hornsA world leader in bulk material handling technology has announced a dual solution to material flow problems, combining acoustic cleaning technology with industry-proven air cannon designs. Martin...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4656/ntm-return-to-pawrs-for-the-second-time-with-two-vehicles-including-a-plastic-body-rcv-from-ntm-linktipFollowing an excellent show in 2011 NTM will be attending the Plant and Waste Recycling Show (PAWRS) 12th – 14th June in Paignton, Devon, once again (Stand N50). Last year NTM won the...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4647/new-website-offers-affordable-range-of-world-class-motors-drives-and-inverterswith-fully-trained-supportIndustry OEMs and plant managers now have a new online, direct source of AC motors and inverters at some of the best prices available online in the UK. Rewinds and J Windsor (RJW's) new website,...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4618/cx470c-offers-increased-performance-and-economyCase Construction Equipment is introducing the CX470C a powerful Tier 4 Interim heavyweight crawler excavator offering a 6% increase in lift capacity, greater digging efficiency, reduced emissions...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4579/cde-launch-new-aquacycle-thickenerCDE has announced the launch of the Aquacycle A1500 thickener following its installation at a site operated by Creagh Concrete in Northern Ireland. The addition of the A1500 to the Aquacycle...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4505/john-deere-launches-efficient-k-series-crawler-dozers-models-with-hydrostatic-transmissionsJohn Deere is adding four models to the K-Series crawler dozer line, providing contractors an emissions-certified machine that affords higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating...Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4684/the-cea-construction-equipment-association-highlight-the-dynamic-construction-sector-in-industry-showcase-at-bis-department-for-business-innovation-skillsThe CEA (Construction Equipment Association) will be presenting a Construction Equipment Industry Showcase at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) headquarters at One Victoria...Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4677/greenhous-form-the-chassis-for-ntm-gb-success-storyGreenhous DAF's exemplary customer service levels have helped support the expansion of successful refuse collection vehicle manufacturer NTM-GB, supplying more than 50 DAF chassis in the past...Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4670/twiflex-disc-brakes-meet-the-needs-of-overland-coal-conveyorsWhen coal processing plants are an appreciable distance from the mine, how best to transport the coal from one to the other is a key consideration. It is not unusual for the processing plant...Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4663/hydratight-gears-up-for-increasing-demandHYDRATIGHT'S Asia Pacific operation is making major structural changes to meet the region's accelerating demand for its expertise. The company has grown significantly in the past two years...Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4626/kelston-sparkes-take-delivery-of-another-two-loadmaster-on-board-weighing-systemsKelston Sparkes, the long established plant hire and sales group founded by company Chairman Mr Kelston Sparkes back in 1952, have taken delivery of two Loadmaster 8000iX systems fitted onto...Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4625/kelston-sparkes-take-delivery-of-another-two-loadmaster-on-board-weighing-systemsKelston Sparkes, the long established plant hire and sales group founded by company Chairman Mr Kelston Sparkes back in 1952, have taken delivery of two Loadmaster 8000iX systems fitted onto...Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4528/cat-k-series-medium-wheel-loaders-offer-options-to-equip-them-for-reliable-operation-in-harsh-industrial-applicationsThe Cat® 950K, 962K, 966K, 972K Series medium wheel loaders offer complete machine guarding packages to help ensure reliable and durable operation in harsh industrial applications. Of course...Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4672/covanta-energy-poll-reveals-investor-confidence-is-crucial-to-delivering-waste-infrastructureResults from a Covanta webinar poll held in April 2012 suggest that investor confidence is the most significant barrier to the successful delivery of future waste infrastructure. The webinar,...Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4671/sustainability-award-winner-lovell-purbeck-generates-100-electricity-requirements-to-power-plantLovell Purbeck, a specialist in Purbeck and Lias natural stone, has taken a major step toward self-sufficiency and reducing its carbon footprint by generating its own electricity and implementing...Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4669/axflow-limited-has-announced-that-is-has-gained-safe-contractor-accreditationProviding engineered maintenance solutions, servicing and the supply, installation and commissioning of pump systems for commercial and industrial premises, AxFlow received accreditation in recognition...Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4649/finance-minister-launches-quarry-2012Finance Minister in the Northern Ireland Executive (NIE), Sammy Wilson, commended the Quarry Products Association for its valuable contribution in helping to shape policy and best practice for...Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4641/edbro-to-host-its-biggest-ever-stand-at-tip-ex-2012-25th-27th-mayHydraulic tipping gear specialist, Edbro, will be displaying its industry leading products on two stands at this year's Tip-Ex. As in previous years, visitors to the show will be able to speak...Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4636/flexco-opens-new-manufacturing-facility-in-chileFlexco, the leading manufacturer of products that help maximise belt conveyor productivity, recently opened a new sales and manufacturing facility in Santiago, Chile in order to better service...Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4629/newmarket-plant-a-winner-with-thwaites-dumpersIndependently owned plant and tool hire company Newmarket Plant Hire has recently added a sizeable order of Thwaites dumpers to its rental fleet including the all-new Thwaites 2 Tonne Hi Swivels...Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4588/the-green-electric-alternativeKeestrack introduces the new green electric alternative for their Explorer range of classifiers named ECO-drive. "This is not to ride on the 'green' wave", says president Kees Hoogendoorn. "It...Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4688/it-all-adds-up-improve-your-weighbridge-performance-with-powercell-pdxInaccurate and unreliable load measurements reduce the revenues generated from your operations, impacting on overall profitability. Poor weighbridge performance is bad for business and soon adds...Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4631/newcastle-under-lyme-borough-council-extends-contract-with-acumen-distributionThe successful partnership between Acumen Distribution and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, which saw kerbside recycling rates more than double from 26% to 55% in just 8 months has resulted...Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4616/hydratight-expands-global-teamIn its continuous efforts to improve service, Hydratight announces the appointment of a global operations and supply chain leader. Vincent Parmentier assumes direct responsibility...Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4610/terex-washing-systems-embarks-on-major-recruitment-programmeTerex Washing Systems embarks on a major recruitment drive. Aggregate and mineral washing equipment specialists Terex Washing Systems have embarked on a major recruitment drive to significantly...Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4514/rocket-continues-growth-with-doosan-excavatorsContinued growth at Rocket Rentals Ltd, the plant hire business based at Dursley in Gloucestershire in the UK, has led to an increase in the number of Doosan excavators in the company's fleet...Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4645/continuous-oil-condition-monitoring-reduces-operating-costs-for-diesel-generators-and-otherThe Tan Delta OQS oil sensor was easily fitted in minutes to an existing diesel generator and immediately started monitoring the condition of the oil in real time guarding this critical and expensive...Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4634/top-appointment-for-raymond-brown-minerals-recyclingRaymond Brown Minerals and Recycling has made a significant addition to its board with the strategic appointment of new finance director Jim Pugh. A chartered accountant by trade, Jim, 44,...Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4632/bobcat-offers-25th-anniversary-limited-edition-of-e16-16-tonne-compact-excavatorTo mark the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the Bobcat compact excavator range, a new Limited Edition version of the Bobcat E16 1.6 tonne compact excavator with unique styling has been...Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4630/lightweight-high-performance-washproof-new-open-or-closed-washdown-versions-of-nords-helical-bevel-gear-unitsThe new two-stage helical bevel gear units from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS are designed as washdown versions that can be cleaned very easily – cleaning liquids wash off in all installation positions....Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4622/recycling-specialist-goes-for-caseA trio of machines from Case Construction Equipment is helping to increase productivity and reduce fuel costs for one of the UK's leading wood processing and recycling specialists. Barnsley-based...Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4592/extractive-industry-training-to-develop-competenceIn August 2011 the MPA (Mineral Products Association) released their document, 'Safer by Competence' to help members understand their responsibilities, and to ensure all their staff are carrying...Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4556/major-polish-tyre-recycling-plant-chose-its-granulatorITS has supplied a granulator model ITS170/67 which has been installed as part of a complete tyre recycling facility in the Orzel SA, Poland. Orzel SA, very much a family business established...Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4545/kolberg-pioneer-inc-kpi-jci-representative-returns-from-trade-mission-trip-with-sd-governorA Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc. (KPI-JCI) representative recently returned from a one-week trade mission to China with South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard and other South Dakota manufacturers, designed...Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4654/new-pallet-fork-attachment-by-geith-for-excavatorsGeith, a world leader in the design and manufacture of couplers and attachment products for excavators, has launched a new pallet fork attachment for wheeled and tracked excavators from 8 to...Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4639/rammer-branded-products-returnRammer, the brand synonymous with hydraulic hammers and attachments, is set to make a welcome return as Sandvik Construction announces a multi-brand strategy. Through the reintroduction of Sandvik...Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4621/increased-efficiencies-delivered-by-rds-at-british-sugarIn addition to being the leading supplier of sugar to the UK market, British Sugar is also the largest supplier in the UK of agricultural fertiliser to the landscape and amenity industries. ...Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4583/new-holland-launches-two-new-wheel-loader-models-at-intermat-2012-showNew Holland continues to expand its broad range of Tier 4 interim compliant products with the addition of two new models to its C Series wheel loader range. The 11-ton W110C and 12.5-ton W130C...Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4577/rossi-uk-to-launch-new-series-planetary-reducers-to-uk-market-at-hillhead-2012Rossi UK a division of Habasit Rossi Ltd will formally introduce the newest range of Planetary gear reducers and geared motors at the upcoming Hillhead exhibition says Cliftin Bower the General...Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4562/bucket-crusher-mbPerfect for on-site crushing of inert materials and the first one of its kind to be introduced on the market, the MB Crusher Bucket is a piece of equipment that works by taking advantage of the...Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4682/doosan-infracore-construction-equipment-welcomes-important-middle-east-delegation-at-intermatVisits by dignitaries and companies from the Middle East formed a very important aspect of the Intermat 2012 Exhibition in Paris, France, for Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment (DI CE)....Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4644/baioini-crushing-plants-at-hillhead-stand-c20Baioni Crushing Plants SpA will be exhibiting at Hillhead 2012 for the third time: the first was in 2007, the second in 2010. The three-day event will take place at Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton,...Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4623/tyre-protection-chains-providing-the-ultimate-advantages-to-your-operating-processDo you want to reduce operating costs, decrease downtime and increase prodictivity? If yes no need to look any further. RUD Chains can help make this a reality with their innovative tyre protection...Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4615/new-boiler-probe-has-integrated-connectorVariohm EuroSensor has launched a new NTC boiler temperature probe with an integrated 2.5 mm industry standard connector for fast and convenient installation in boiler systems and industrial...Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4591/finedoor-launch-a-jv-in-the-united-arab-emiratesFinedoor has announced that is has signed a definitive agreement with a local sponsor to form a new joint venture company in the UAE. The new company – Quarry Tec Industries LLC which will...Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4564/dig-a-crusher-gone-to-the-dogsThe ability to produce 6F2 material using a 900 Series Dig A Crusher excavator bucket crusher has dramatically cut the disposal costs of hardcore and fines for a transfer station in the Isle...Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4535/new-volvos-for-specialist-contractor-mw-groundworksMW Groundworks of Tarbrax South Lanarkshire has taken delivery of a new Volvo EC210C with a fourteen tonne EC140C due for imminent delivery for its specialist contracting and land clearance business. The...Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4668/master-magnets-supply-wet-drums-to-university-of-new-south-wales-australiaTrading to the global marketplace has always been a huge challenge for European companies, with exchange rates, shipping costs and lead times all having a significant effect on a company's ability...Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4653/eurovia-receive-delivery-of-new-vulcan-burnerAsphalt Burner Services Ltd have installed another V16 Vulcan burner, at Eurovia Ipswich plant. Aiming to improve their current overall efficiency and boost performance on running the Lintec...Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4620/on-cloud-nineWheeled loaders have become a familiar sight in the UK waste and recycling industry. Yet waste operators have consistently struggled to maintain uptime due to dust clogging up their machinery....Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4617/case-demonstrates-emission-leadership-at-intermatCase Construction Equipment will celebrate 170 years of innovative engineering excellence at the Intermat exhibition in April. Central to a host of new machine introductions will be the continued...Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4613/nmo-report-highlights-weighbridge-accuracy-concernAvery Weigh-Tronix forewarns that the latest annual report from the National Measurements Office (NMO) raises concerns over the calibration accuracy of weighbridges. As a result, the year ahead...Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4576/parker-plant-appointmentParker Plant are delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Dakin as Senior Sales Manager. Welcoming him to Parker Plant are Brett Dalby and Charlie Threapleton in Leicester on the 19th...Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4557/crushing-plant-contributes-to-carbon-recyclingThe incredible versatility of the Pilot Modular range of crushers was demonstrated recently with the sale of a Pilot Modular/TRIO MJ2436 jaw crusher to waste management specialist EnviroServ...Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4527/new-cat-950k-and-962k-wheel-loaders-offer-high-performance-and-low-emissionsTwo new wheel loaders from Caterpillar, the 950K and 962K feature engines certified as meeting European Union Stage IIIB emissions standards while delivering high performance, long life, excellent...Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4674/printwaste-exhibits-at-the-facilities-show-2012Printwaste Recycling and Shredding makes its debut at The Facilities Show from May 15 to 17 to present its individual and bespoke flexible services tailored to customer requirements for the...Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4655/a-very-successful-intermat-2012-exhibition-for-doosan-infracore-construction-equipmentIntermat 2012 offered Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment (DI CE) an ideal platform to present one of the largest ranges of construction equipment products in the marketplace, demonstrating...Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4652/mpa-figures-highlight-urgent-need-for-investment-in-construction-to-drive-economic-recoveryMPA results for the first quarter of 2012 indicate a substantial reduction in sales of aggregates, ready mixed concrete and asphalt, confirming the latest GDP figures which show that declining...Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4627/grace-launches-chemical-solution-focused-on-increasing-productivity-for-construction-aggregate-producersGrace Construction Products, a business segment of W. R. Grace and Co. (NYSE: GRA), announces today the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI) launch of a chemical solution that enables...Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4614/ashtree-glass-are-winners-of-this-years-queens-award-for-enterprise-for-exportsAshtree Glass is delighted to have been awarded the Queens award for enterprise for exports. The official citation can be found below but the nuts and bolts of the award are a reflection of a...Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4580/breedon-aggregates-limited-breedon-aggregates-or-the-company-agm-statementAt 2.00pm today, Peter Tom, the Chairman of Breedon Aggregates, will deliver the following statement at the Company's Annual General Meeting."Trading in the first quarter of 2012 has been in...Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4525/protecting-engineers-in-hydraulic-applicationsThe tremendous work potential of hydraulic equipment is matched by its power to harm operators who are not adequately protected or informed. However, there are many safe practices and new initiatives...Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4504/john-deere-unveils-productive-and-durable-844k-series-ii-wheel-loader-at-world-of-concreteBuilding on the strengths of the K-Series, John Deere today introduces the 844K Series II Wheel Loader to meet the demands of today's evolving jobsite. The seven-yard class loader affords operators...Sat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4646/uk-in-double-dip-recession-as-construction-falls-3Latest official figures for GDP released this morning show the UK has been plunged back into recession. The 0.2% fall in GDP in the first quarter of the year pushes the UK into a double dip...Sat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4624/kal-tire-uk-prove-it-takes-more-than-just-rubber-to-produce-quality-retread-earthmover-tyresRetread manufacturing at Kal Tire Mining Tire Group's UK plant has shown that despite global raw material costs increasing and a major shortage of good casings to retread, a quality product will...Sat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4612/my-yard-online-waste-management-software-wins-northern-tech-awardsSoftware for waste management companies wins technology award for Best Enterprise Technology. My Yard, the UK's first online waste management software for skip hire companies, MRF, WTS and scrap...Sat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4599/pacepacker-nominated-for-multiple-awardsHere at Pacepacker Services we are celebrating after being nominated for two top awards at the food and beverage industry equivalent of the Oscars – Food Processing Awards 2012! We have...Sat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4594/queens-award-is-crowning-glory-for-world-no1-jcb-backhoeJCB was today honoured with a Queen's Award marking the global success of its iconic backhoe loader – in the same week the company confirmed it had retained its crown as the World's Number...Sat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4593/sensing-growth-opportunitiesCould the sensors sector be a microcosm of the whole national economy? Tony Ingham of Sensor Technology certainly thinks so. Here he looks at what it will take to run a small technology company...Sat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4570/nfdc-host-worlds-first-high-reach-training-courseUK sets new high reach standard with world's first dedicated training course. The National Federation of Demolition Contractors and its training arm the National Demolition Training Group have...Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4658/cms-cepcor-appoints-new-engineering-support-managerCMS Cepcor has recently added more strength in depth to their management team; appointing Gordon Anderson in the new role of Engineering Support Manager. This new appointment will further enhance...Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4608/powerscreen-sells-first-dual-powered-screen-in-omanPowerscreen, one of the world's leading providers of mobile crushing and screening equipment, recently sold its first dual powered screening machine into Oman. Oman has an abundance of river...Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4604/pv-cycle-to-participate-in-solarexpo-2012PV CYCLE, Europe's only fully operational, collective take-back and recycling scheme for end-of-life (EOL) photovoltaic (PV) modules, will participate for the third time with a booth in Solarexpo....Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4589/new-website-for-asphalt-burner-services-ltdThe new website of Asphalt Burner Services Ltd is going live in March 2012 providing the asphalt industry access to a trilingual website in English, French and German. The launch of the new website...Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4585/its-about-the-challenge-variohm-holdings-launch-new-websiteVariohm Holdings, the Sense, Measure and Control group of companies has launched a new website that promotes the shared goals and capabilities of its three operating divisions: Variohm EuroSensor,...Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4555/recycling-minister-tours-leading-mrf-in-suffolkWaste and Recycling Minister Lord Taylor of Holbeach toured Viridor's Masons Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Great Blakenham, Suffolk to see first-hand how such facilities are transforming...Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4554/recycling-minister-tours-leading-mrf-in-suffolkWaste and Recycling Minister Lord Taylor of Holbeach toured Viridor's Masons Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Great Blakenham, Suffolk to see first-hand how such facilities are transforming...Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4513/new-doosan-wheel-loader-order-in-czech-republicKARE Prague Ltd., part of the Nezvestice-based APB Plzen group, has taken delivery of two new Doosan DL350 wheel loaders supplied by Bobcat CZ, a.s., the Authorised Dealer for both the Doosan...Thu, 3 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4648/screening-success-for-cesCES Quarry Products continue to benefit from Smiley Monroe's self-cleaning rubber screen decks, which are providing efficient and trouble-free screening and separation - in both static and mobile...Thu, 3 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4609/bell-adds-brace-to-uk-sales-forceBell Equipment has appointed two new plant experts to its UK sales team. The ADT and wheeled loader manufacturer has brought in Mark Bowden as regional sales manager for the north-east of England,...Thu, 3 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hub-4.com/news/4600/terex-washing-systems-embarks-on-major-recruitment-programmeTerex Washing Systems embarks on a major recruitment drive. Aggregate and mineral washing equipment specialists Terex Washing Systems have embarked on a major recruitment drive to significantly...