Mineral Products Association publishes ‘Sand Supply – a UK Perspective on a Global Issue’
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published a briefing ‘Sand Supply – a UK Perspective on a Global Issue’ as a contribution to the current global debate regarding the availability, access to and consumption of sand... Read Full ArticleSuffolk Recycling Centres set for success as new contract rolls out this May
On 16 May 2019, Suffolk County Council and FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and recycling businesses, begun a new 8-year contract for the operation of 11 ... Read Full ArticleA revolution in Heavy Equipment customer service
Vehicle Vision, the developers behind the pioneering Audi Cam service for Audi UK, are bringing their innovative personalised video apps and software to the Heavy Equipment sector at Plantworx 2019 (11-13 June 2019, East of England Arena, Peterbor... Read Full ArticleInnovation is Electric on the Bobcat Stand at Plantworx
There will be one of the widest arrays of new products and technology ever from Bobcat at the Plantworx 2019 exhibition being held at the East of England Arena in Peterborough in the UK from 11-13 June 2019Plantworx will see the first app... Read Full ArticleVolvo CE launches EMEA Uptime Center
In a bid to become customers’ number one choice for uptime in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Volvo CE has assembled a dedicated team to proactively support Volvo dealers in providing solutions to problems that can lead to reduced uptime... Read Full ArticleAn all-time high: almost 740,000 tonnes of PVC recycled in 2018 – up by 15.6% from 2017
VinylPlus®, the Voluntary Commitment to sustainable development of the European PVC industry, recycled 739,525 tonnes of PVC within its framework in 2018 – a 15.6% increase on the previous year. The results were presented at the 2019 edi... Read Full ArticleJCB secures its largest ever order from Nixon Hire.
JCB is celebrating its biggest single order from leading equipment rental business Nixon Hire as it invests in a brand new telehandler machine fleet worth almost £14 million. North East based Nixon Hire has signed a deal for 235... Read Full ArticleRRS Uses Hydra-Slide Fleet to Install Transformer
Portsmouth, UK-based lifting, transport and storage specialist Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) overcame a series of challenges to install a 45,000kg transformer at East Cowes Power Station on the Isle of Wight recently.RRS accepted a scope... Read Full ArticleUK’s mineral production, consumption and trade revealed in new report
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has published the United Kingdom Minerals Yearbook 2018, with partners CBI and the Mineral Products Association (MPA).The yearbook, first published in 1853, provides comprehensive statistical data on th... Read Full Article- Vecoplan receives an order worth millions from Brightmark Energy Plastics – returning in a new guise
Vecoplan receives an order worth millions from Brightmark Energy Plastics – returning in a new guise
Brightmark Energy, headquartered in San Francisco, plans and builds plants for the recycling industry – and one of the company’s current projects is in Ashley, Indiana. The new &lsq... Read Full Article Murray Plant to exhibit at Plantworx 11-13th June
A range of Allu solutions are to exhibited and demonstrated at Plantworx by its UK dealer, Murray Plant. The transforming attributes of the Allu offering will be proudly shown alongside a selection of breakers and other equipment by the Blue M... Read Full ArticleHigh Efficient helical bevel gearboxes improve on old worm gearbox technology.
Chris Long of Yilmaz UK (new associate members of the AEMT in 2019), looks at how changing from a worm gearbox system to a helical bevel system can help lower costs and improve efficiency...The urgency of climate change is compel... Read Full ArticleFirst Minister of Wales praises the enormous contribution the Mineral Products Industry makes to Wales
The First Minister of Wales, the Rt Hon Mark Drakeford AM, delivered the keynote speech to 110 delegates from 40 organisations at the annual Mineral Products Association (MPA) Wales Seminar, Planning Workshop and Lunch on Friday 10 May 2019. ... Read Full ArticleAJC EasyCabin go zero for Plantworx
In what is believed to be a first for a construction machinery trade show, AJC EasyCabin is planning an emission-free, totally sustainable display at the forthcoming plant and equipment showcase –Plantworx.With sustainable developme... Read Full ArticleHallamshire Engineering Services becomes accredited to latest ISO 9001:2015 Standard
Hallamshire Engineering Services, a leading UK manufacturer of materials handling equipment, including pulleys, rollers and ... Read Full ArticleCutting the paper wait
Started in 2002, Highlander International Recycling is a highly successful paper recycling and shredding business based in the town of East Kilbride,... Read Full ArticleAdministrators appoint Euro Auctions in conjunction with Hilco to dispose of assets of DCHL - Dawnus Construction Holdings Limited in (In Administration)
Euro Auctions, Europe’s largest auctioneers of industrial plant, construction machinery and agricultural equipment, has been appointed by Alistair Wardell, Restructuring Partner of the Grant Thor... Read Full ArticleNew Volvos arrive at B&W Plant Hire & Sales Ltd
B&W Plant Hire and Sales Ltd of Blackburn, Lancashire, has taken delivery of ten Volvo EC140Es and four larger EC220Es following a successful demonstration and an overall competitive package offered by SMT GB...The new Volvo ... Read Full ArticleUK Premieres for Doosan Planned for Plantworx 2019
A number of the products on the Doosan Construction Equipment stand are being shown for the first time at Plantworx 2019. They include the company's new Stage V DX27z, DX62R-3 and DX85R-3 mini-excavators, the latest version of the DA30 articulated... Read Full ArticleFive Generation 8 crawler excavators for Meyer Erdbau GmbH & Co. KG
At Bauma 2019, Meyer Erdbau GmbH & Co. KG decided to purchase five Liebherr Generation 8 crawler excavators. The German company is located in the state of Brandenburg and is active in Berlin and Brandenburg. One R 926, on... Read Full Article