Interviews
News and views from the key figures in the European aggregates industry
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Building a concrete future
Although it celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, the European Ready Mixed Concrete Organisation is firmly looking to the future. Claire Symes reports.. Read more..
A strategic alliance
Pegson and Powerscreen are two of the major players in the quarrying and mining business and they now have common goals. Patrick Smith spoke to the companies' new global sales director to find out.. Read more..
Customer driven development
When it comes to hauling and loading options for quarries, Caterpillar is a market leader and Vincent Migeotte is the man charged with maintaining the company's position in the European market. .. Read more..
Back to the future
The rivers and canals of Europe may provide an answer to the problems of moving aggregates greater distances. Paul Howard talks to GSM's Xavier Lascaux about developments in France .. Read more..
Environmental excellence
Switzerland's Grob Kies may be a small quarry operators but the company's heritage proves that even SMEs can lead the way on setting environmental standards. Claire Symes reports .. Read more..
Full line offering
"A niche player" is how Sandvik construction president Thomas Schulz describes the company and said recent acquisitions reinforce this claim. Claire Symes reports Sweden's Sandvik has a long h.. Read more..
Mertens' presidential plan
Denis Mertens took on the role of president of the European Aggregates Association just four months ago, but he is already building a clear view of his strategy to take the industry forward. He ta.. Read more..
Astec Industries' divisions
The Asphalt Group segment is made up of three business units: Astec, Heatec and CEI Enterprises. These business units design, manufacture and market a line of asphalt plants and related compon.. Read more..
Adding environmental effciency
Continued investment in equipment and the development of alternative fuels are helping Castle Cement to operate efficiently, and with a reduced environmental impact. Lisa Russell talks to the comp.. Read more..
Europe in the frame
A key player in the US aggregate and asphalt equipment sector, Astec industries wants to make a bigger impact in Europe and elsewhere. Chief operating officer Neal Ferry explains why to Alan Peter.. Read more..
