March 13, 2012
Washing is a common part of aggregate processing but managing water resources is essential to ensure operations are profitable and environmentally…
March 13, 2012
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…
March 13, 2012
Hardly a day goes by without the words recession or credit crunch hitting the headlines. Many question how many of these headlines are really media…
March 13, 2012
Investment in conveyor systems is helping some quarries to improve productivity and reduce operating costs. Claire Symes reports. With the need for…
March 13, 2012
Hydraulic excavators are now the construction or quarry workhorse, but the concept took a while to catch on. Hydraulic excavators are now the most…
March 13, 2012
JCB has now transferred excavator production in the UK to a new purpose-built £40million (€46million) heavy products factory outside Uttoxeter. The…
March 13, 2012
Asphalt plant manufacturers are investing heavily in developing equipment to reduce energy costs and emissions. Energy savings and reduced…
March 13, 2012
Calls for more flexible screening solutions and easier financing are helping to drive demand for mobile units. Claire Symes reports. Accurate…
March 13, 2012
Need for higher breakout forces and limited working space is driving demand for larger excavators in European quarries. Claire Symes reports. While…
March 13, 2012
Recognising training efforts made by the employees to improve health and safety can help boost morale and sense of team work. Health and safety…