UK concrete producers represented for the first time in one trade association
British Precast to merge with MPA, strengthening representation of UK concrete industry... The UK’s concrete producers will be represented for the first time in one trade association to help accelerate the industry&rsquo... Read Full ArticleLeading Finnish Readymix Producer, Kymppibetoni Oy, Chooses Rapidbatch Mobile Concrete Batching Plant for Production of Wind Farm Foundations.
Kymppibetoni Oy, is a leading Finnish ready-mixed concrete supplier to concrete element manufacturers and the wider construction industry. In recent years, Kymppibetoni has focused on local readymix concrete production for wind turbine foundations... Read Full ArticleNew Siwertell screw-type ship unloader for Brazilian operator, Novo Remanso Port Terminal (TPNR)
Bruks Siwertell has won an order from Brazilian operator, Novo Remanso Port Terminal (TPNR), for a Siwertell screw-type ship unloader to serve its grain-handling export operations in northern Brazil, on the banks of the Amazon River. Four other, i... Read Full ArticleTarmac commits to a 25 year partnership with the Port of Tilbury
Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable construction solutions business, has committed to a 25-year partnership with the Port of Tilbury, London’s fastest-growing port, to build the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates ter... Read Full ArticleYanmar mini excavator put to the test
When it came to investing in a versatile new mini excavator, Lancashire Developments purchased a Yanmar SV26 from local dealer MTS Plant. Compact, efficient and highly productive, the impressive model is already delivering over and above expec... Read Full ArticleSeaports and airports:
With MB Crusher, profits take off whilst reducing costs…“Working to demolish, redevelop, and build on seaports and airports has many constraints due to the constant flow of arrivals and departures throughout the ... Read Full ArticleTobermore invest in a bespoke state-of-the-art Rapid concrete batching plant
As part of its recent £10 million expansion, leading UK & Ireland paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore, has recently invested in a bespoke state-of-the-art Rapid concrete batching plant. The newly erected Rapid plant will faci... Read Full ArticleEcogen commit to more investment in Health & Safety with the installation of firebreak walls at their Kings Worthy operation.
As part of their continual commitment to Health and Safety and the welfare of their employees, Hampshire based recycling company Ecogen recently commissioned RSG Structures Ltd to construct 6no ... Read Full ArticleNew FL rigid is the first Volvo to land at Russell Stone Merchants
Bradford-based business Russell Stone Merchants has taken delivery of its first ever Volvo truck, replacing a rival manufacturer with a new crane-equipped 4x2 Volvo FL rigidRussell Stone Merchants has taken delivery of its first ever Volvo truck &... Read Full ArticleMore investment in a Siwertell Road-Mobile Ship Unloader for dust-free cement handling in the Gulf of Mexico
Bruks Siwertell has recently secured a new Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader order for cement handing operations in the Gulf of Mexico region of the USA. Its new, undisclosed owners already operate Siwertell screw-type technology, recognizing it... Read Full ArticleTarmac becomes the first UK company to secure industry approval for its innovative rubber modified asphalt
Tarmac has become the first company in the UK to secure recognised industry approval for its innovative rubber modified asphalt incorporating recycled end of life car tyres for use on the strategic road network.Following a series of succe... Read Full ArticleMetso Outotec advances a sustainable innovation legacy with the launch of Premier™ and Select™ horizontal grinding mills
Every mining operation has a unique grinding process that requires versatile grinding equipment. During the last six months, Metso Outotec has extensively reviewed the combined horizontal mill product offering from the legacy Metso and Outotec com... Read Full ArticleThe Malcolm Group go back to Volvo with an order for 6 new excavators
Returning to Volvo after nearly 20 years, The Malcolm Group has recently purchased 6 new excavators, ranging from 22 to 50 tonnes in operating weight... Ordered as part of Malcolm Construction’s annual fleet renewal prog... Read Full ArticleNew Bobcat excavators increase versatility for Hirst Brothers
Hirst Brothers Contractors Ltd of York has taken delivery of new Bobcat E27 and E85 mini-excavators. Jointly run by Directors, Edd and Tom Hirst, Hirst Brothers provides a comprehensive range of services, including site clearance, tree surgery, es... Read Full ArticleCaulfield Contractors confirms commitment to Volvo with the purchase of 22 new excavators.
Following the successful trial of six ECR355ELs in 2019, Caulfield Contractors have purchased an additional 22 new Volvo excavators, ranging from 8 to 35 tonnes in operating weight... With the two key princip... Read Full ArticleDry stone walling
At the end of 2017, UNESCO intervened and confirmed how valuable the art of dry stone walling is. They've added this building technique to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list, to protect and safeguard it.Among the reasons for recognisin... Read Full ArticleUltraTech chooses AUMUND India as a one source solution provider
India is the second largest producer of cement in the world. UltraTech Cement Limited is its leading manufacturer of grey cement, ready mix concrete and white cement. UltraTech has chosen AUMUND India to supply a comprehensive equipment packag... Read Full ArticleNorwest Plant agrees multi-million pound site dumper deal
Norwest Plant, Mecalac’s official dealer for North Wales and the North West of England, has agreed a multi-million pound deal with B&W Plant Hire to add 71 state-of-the-art site dumpers to its fleet in 2021.Headquartered in Blac... Read Full ArticleJCB secure big excavator deal
JCB has secured one of the biggest deals of the year for its X-Series range of tracked excavators after an investment by one of the Midlands’ leading civil engineering companies.Chasetown Civil Engineering has bought 20 X-Series mac... Read Full ArticleJCB launch afresh recruitment drive
JCB today launched a fresh recruitment drive for hundreds more shop floor employees and announced plans to give hundreds more agency employees permanent contracts as demand for construction equipment continues to soar. Last month the... Read Full Article