Interviews
News and views from the key figures in the European aggregates industry
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Second hand sale solution
New equipment sales have been hit hard by the recession but used machinery sales are growing. Claire Symes talked to Iron Planet's Tom Cornell about the second hand market .. Read more..
Joined up planning
While aggregates are fairly common, ensuring access to them that meets regional, national and international demand takes careful planning. .. Read more..
Cat concentrates on customers
Caterpillar has restructured to focus on customer segments. Claire Symes spoke to industry region manager John Calder to find out what this means for quarry operators .. Read more..
Final chapter fortunes
Reaching the end of reserves in a family-owned quarry operation is normally a time to wind down, but Swiss-based Carriers de Lessus has found new opportunities for its final years %0.. Read more..
Building mobile strength
With the Fintec and Extec brands successfully integrated into Sandvik, the company is focusing on delivering customer needs. Claire Symes met with Anders Kjellberg to find out more..... Read more..
Taking responsibility
In May the European Aggregates Association appointed a new president. Claire Symes met with Jim O'Brien to find out about his plans for his two year tenure..... Read more..
Segment focused solutions
Volvo is reorganising its business to focus on customer segments rather than product lines. Claire Symes spoke to David Nus, the man charged with leading the quarrying business.. Read more..
Minerals' man
Aggregates are more a way of life than just a career for Nigel Jackson. Claire Symes met him to talk about his role as chairman of the UK's CBI Minerals Group..... Read more..
Returning to the fold
Having recently rejoined Case after a gap of eight years, Israel Celli talks to ABE about his new role, the recession and plans for the quarry market..... Read more..
Stable management
For the last 25 years Martti Kärkkäinen has managed the aggregates business of Finland-based Rudus. Claire Symes talked to him about his career with the company..... Read more..
