Market Report

A review of the aggregates business in countries and regions around Europe

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A new Tesab 643S self-contained, secondary horizontal shaft impact crusher working on river gravel in Romania

Signs of optimism

THE 2009 DOWNTURN HIT ROMANIA'S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY HARDER THAN ANY OTHER IN CENTRAL EUROPE: IT IS LIKELY TO LEAD THE RECOVERY [1] Romania's construction industry was hit harder .. Read more..

Denmark is the second largest producer of marine aggregates in Europe

Improving prospects

With construction levels at a 20 year low following the global recession, the Danish aggregates business looks set to return to growth [1] Construction is one of the largest industries.. Read more..

The biggest country in the world, with probably the most diverse geology, Russia is also a relative newcomer to some of the Western business practices and attitudes that its global counterparts ta.. Read more..

Hungary calls for further investment

[1] Demand for aggregates in Hungary has dropped dramatically in recent years. Julie-Anne Ryan reports The aggregates market in this small, land-locked central European republic of .. Read more..

Recycling resources

Lack of geological resources means that the aggregates market in the Netherlands relies on recycling and imports to meet national demand. Julie-Anne Ryan reports.. Read more..

Efficiency aim

Two years ago the Italian aggregates association identified the need for improvement in organisation and efficiency in the national market. Julie-Anne Ryan takes a look at the progress.. Read more..

Association focus

The financial crisis has had a significant impact on Bulgaria's aggregates sector but a new association for the sector is giving it a renewed focus. Julie-Anne Ryan reports.. Read more..

Griston subsidiary Kieswerk Untervaz uses a conveyor belt more than 1.2km long to transport raw material from a gravel pit to the plant to minimise impact

External influences

Switzerland's aggregates market is highly influenced by environmental pressures and by its location. Lisa Russell reports [1] It is a well.. Read more..

Developing demand

Turkey has a wealth of stone deposits and its internal aggregates consumption is expected to rise in line with increased development. Lisa Russell reports Turkey is very lucky in.. Read more..

The UK aggregates industry has been hit by the economic recession

Consolidation nation

Economics and politics seem to be the main influencers of the UK aggregates industry at present. Adrian Greeman reports The dominant issue affecting the UK aggregate industry is, unsu.. Read more..