Market Report
A review of the aggregates business in countries and regions around Europe
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Crushing demand
Crushed rock seems the obvious way to make aggregate in rock abundant Scandinavia, but it was not always so. Adrian Greeman reports [1] It is perhaps not surprisin.. Read more..
Medium-sized benefits
Aggregate prices seem to be stable in Europe despite the financial crisis of the last year. Claire Symes talks to Metso Minerals' Luis Santos about the impact.. Read more..
Rail boost needed
Portugal's aggregates producers are hoping that high-speed rail will inject a much-needed boost to their businesses. Lisa Russell reports.. Read more..
Polish promise
Growth of Poland's aggregates sector has been driven by EU funding in recent years, making it an interesting market for acquisitions by Europe's big quarrying groups. Adrian Greeman reports... Read more..
Meeting local demand
Like most countries the economic crisis has hit construction in Greece and with it the aggregates industry, though things are holding for the moment reports Adrian Greeman.. Read more..
Hard rock heaven
Norway has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to hard rock aggregates to the extent that it exports over a quarter of its production each year..... Read more..
Cross-border differences
Whatever the future may hold, Ireland is two different countries and two different markets for aggregates and rock. But the crisis is hitting both of them, reports Adrian Greeman.. Read more..
Boundless expansion
Despite the current financial turmoil, Russia's aggregates market looks set for continued expansion. Heikki Harri reports During the last decade the production of aggregates and related product.. Read more..
Hard times to come
While the global financial crisis is yet to hit aggregate prices significantly the impact on volumes is already being felt..... Read more..
The right way
The Austrian aggregates industry is in motion - a slight, but constant growth is now being seen after a period of decline. Luise Weithaler reports. Aggregate extraction is an essential industr.. Read more..
