March 6, 2012
Resource efficiency and sustainability were the main topics discussed at the European aggregates association's recent dinner debate in Brussels
March 6, 2012
With a real head for figures, peter tom hopes to continue his business success story with his latest venture in Breedon Aggregates, Claire Symes met…
March 6, 2012
Crushing operations in quarries have gradually become more mechanised and ABE takes a look at the development of crushing technology. Crushing and…
March 6, 2012
Advances in gearbox technology delivered synchromesh and more speeds to improve operation of construction equipment on site. In the early days of…
March 6, 2012
France-based Clamens was one of the first companies to recycle concrete from demolition projects. ABE takes a look at this revolutionary company. The…
March 6, 2012
Selecting the right type of conveyor belt to handle abrasive and aggressive materials is key to achieving cost effective hauling, according to Dunlop…
March 6, 2012
While conveyors offer reduced manpower hauling, trucks give quarry operators flexibility to adapt operations and new technology is adding to these…
March 6, 2012
Limited access to water resources and demand for higher quality aggregates is driving demand for washing equipment in quarries. Claire Symes reports…
March 6, 2012
New on-board weighing system brings improved accuracy and cycle times to load-out operations at Eysey Manor Quarry. A quarry's load-out operation is…
March 6, 2012
Shortage of skilled operators is a critical problem for the quarrying sector but new simulators could help improve safety and training for new…