Interviews

News and views from the key figures in the European aggregates industry

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Changing perception

Opening up quarries to local communities under the European Minerals day was the brainchild of the Industrial Minerals Association. Claire Symes talked to IMA president Thierry Salmona in t.. Read more..

Ensuring the right machine is matched to the application is part of Malcolm Edwards' role at Hitachi

Solutions sales

Getting the right machine for the right application is an essential part of Malcolm Edwards' role with Hitachi. He spoke to Claire Symes about his career and the industry .. Read more..

Nature in focus

Biodiversity is firmly on the agenda for 2010 with it being the International Year of Biodiversity. Claire Symes spoke to IUCN's Hans Friederich to find out what this means for .. Read more..

Perttu Louhilouto is senior vice president of Matso's MCT division in EAME

Future focus

Metso Minerals has united its mining and construction divisions in a bid to enhance innovation. Claire Symes spoke with the man charged with heading up the mining and construction technology divi.. Read more..

Colin Mew, Quarries National Inspection Team Principal Inspector, HSE

Structured for safety

The UK's Health and Safety Executive is adding focus for quarries with the formation of a new Quarries National Inspection Team. Claire Symes met with Colin Mew to talk about the new approa.. Read more..

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..