March 13, 2012
Sales of concrete products rose by 25% in 2010, compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the country’s concrete producers’…
March 13, 2012
Truck drivers working for Cemex UK have undertaken bike training to fully understand the risks delivery trucks present to cyclists. The training was…
March 13, 2012
Reducing energy use and lowering carbon emissions is the aim of a new web-based facility launched jointly by the UK’s Mineral Products Association (…
March 13, 2012
Holcim Romania is reported to be planning to invest €28million in its Alesd cement factory over the next two years.
March 12, 2012
Holcim has celebrated 100 years of operation in the Netherlands and Belgium by announcing plans to ensure it is still working in the region 100 years…
March 12, 2012
High oil prices caused by the current unrest in the Middle East is likely to impact on asphalt and concrete prices this year, according to a number…
March 12, 2012
Detailed reports on key archaeological finds at two marine aggregates sites have helped Tarmac to secure awards from the British Marine Aggregate…
March 12, 2012
Sustainable supply of aggregates and developments needed in the industry by 2030 is the main focus of an event being organised by the French…
March 12, 2012
Cemex has announced the launch of a new high performance ready mixed concrete product that will be available worldwide.
March 12, 2012
Germany-based building materials supplier ProStein has announced a strategic acquisition, which it claims will enhance its distribution capabilities.
March 12, 2012
Creation of habitats for rare species of birds has helped one Lafarge UK quarry to win two awards for its work. Whisby Quarry, near Lincoln, won both…
March 12, 2012
Cemex has announced that its business will now be split into six regions – Mexico, US, South America and Caribbean, Northern Europe, Mediterranean…
March 12, 2012
Construction of a new harbour in Finland is being fast-tracked following delivery of a new backhoe dredger from Hitachi, which is also helping to…
March 12, 2012
Capacity at France-based Durance Granulats quarry in Gardanne has been boosted by 25% with investment in a new conveyor system at the site in south…
March 12, 2012
Russia-based Cesla is reported to be planning to invest up to €90million in expanding its cement operations in Leningrad.