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Started in 2002, Highlander International Recycling is a highly successful paper recycling and shredding business based in the town of East Kilbride,... Read Full ArticleAJC EasyCabin go zero for Plantworx
In what is believed to be a first for a construction machinery trade show, AJC EasyCabin is planning an emission-free, totally sustainable display at the forthcoming plant and equipment showcase –Plantworx.With sustainable developme... Read Full ArticleFirst Minister of Wales praises the enormous contribution the Mineral Products Industry makes to Wales
The First Minister of Wales, the Rt Hon Mark Drakeford AM, delivered the keynote speech to 110 delegates from 40 organisations at the annual Mineral Products Association (MPA) Wales Seminar, Planning Workshop and Lunch on Friday 10 May 2019. ... Read Full ArticleAdministrators appoint Euro Auctions in conjunction with Hilco to dispose of assets of DCHL - Dawnus Construction Holdings Limited in (In Administration)
Euro Auctions, Europe’s largest auctioneers of industrial plant, construction machinery and agricultural equipment, has been appointed by Alistair Wardell, Restructuring Partner of the Grant Thor... Read Full ArticleNew Volvos arrive at B&W Plant Hire & Sales Ltd
B&W Plant Hire and Sales Ltd of Blackburn, Lancashire, has taken delivery of ten Volvo EC140Es and four larger EC220Es following a successful demonstration and an overall competitive package offered by SMT GB...The new Volvo ... Read Full ArticleSheehan Scholar in Sustainable Urban Development graduates from the University of Oxford.
The first student to be awarded the Sheehan Scholarship in Sustainable Urban Development has graduated from the University of Oxford.Ryan Manton completed an MSc in the subject at Kellogg College and graduated this month having filed a di... Read Full ArticleFive Generation 8 crawler excavators for Meyer Erdbau GmbH & Co. KG
At Bauma 2019, Meyer Erdbau GmbH & Co. KG decided to purchase five Liebherr Generation 8 crawler excavators. The German company is located in the state of Brandenburg and is active in Berlin and Brandenburg. One R 926, on... Read Full ArticleUK Premieres for Doosan Planned for Plantworx 2019
A number of the products on the Doosan Construction Equipment stand are being shown for the first time at Plantworx 2019. They include the company's new Stage V DX27z, DX62R-3 and DX85R-3 mini-excavators, the latest version of the DA30 articulated... Read Full ArticleOrganic waste heavyweights collaborate in sophisticated aerobic digestion projects
An engineering company specialising in the scientific bio-degradation of waste has formed a partnership with UNTHA shredding technology, to roll out a sophisticated aerobic digestion solution for a selection of mixed waste streamsBath-hea... Read Full ArticleGood support and back up prompts more orders from Central Plant Hire
Central Plant Hire of Horsham, West Sussex, has ordered a brace of Volvo EC18E compact excavators from Glosrose Construction Equipment thanks to the continued high level of aftersales support offered by both Glosrose and SMT GB...... Read Full ArticleHow to install a strain gauge for the best results
Online training videos now available...Measurement engineers involved with strain gauge tests, can avoid costly mistakes and ensure the best results with assistance from a series of installation videos from test and measurement e... Read Full ArticleFCC Communities Foundation re-named to offer worthy community projects a much needed source of funding
Today marks the launch of FCC Communities Foundation, a not for profit Environmental Body seeking to fund good quality, exciting grass roots community projects across England and Scotland, through the Lan... Read Full ArticleAggregate Industries works with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to turn quarry into wildlife haven
What was once a working quarry has been transformed into a new wetland haven for wildlife through work by Aggregate Industries and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.Ripon City Wetlands, which lies b... Read Full ArticleBHS Launches the Max-AI® AQC-C
The collaborative robotic sorter was shown at WasteExpo, alongside a revamped Max-AI® product lineBulk Handling Systems (BHS) has launched the Max-AI® AQC-C, a solution that is comprised of Max-A... Read Full ArticleMineral Products 2019 Conference
The MPA’s national Mineral Products 2019 Conference will take place on 24 June 2019 at the QEII Conference Centre, Westminster.With the theme of 'Planning Long… Embracing Change', leading speakers will address the impact of a... Read Full ArticleLinde Hydraulics Names Magnus Stegmann new Director Products & Markets
Magnus Stegmann has been appointed Director Products & Markets at the technology company Linde Hydraulics. In his function, he is globally responsible for the Product Management, Business Development and Marketing & Corporate Communication... Read Full ArticleTerex Materials Processing shares first quarter 2019 results
Terex Corporation Q1 Sales $1.1 billion, +2% vs. 2018Terex Corporation backlog $1.7 billion, +2% vs. 2018Terex Materials Processing Segment Q1 Sales $346 million, +10... Read Full ArticleAshcourt’s Big Wellies…..
The Hull-based Ashcourt Group has added a bespoke A30G articulated hauler to its ever increasing portfolio of Volvo Construction Equipment products which will go to work for the Group’s waste management division...The new A... Read Full ArticleExtractives & Mineral Processing Industries Awards
The extractive & mineral processing industries now have a new and independent Awarding Organisation for End Point Assessment of Apprenticeships.EMPI Awards have been accepted onto the Register of End Point Assessment Organisations by ... Read Full ArticleSluggish start for construction related mineral products as construction markets decline in early 2019.
Following an unexpectedly strong performance at the end of 2018, sales volumes of mineral products across markets including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete (RMC) and mortar declined in 2019Q1. Seasonally adjusted sales volumes for aggreg... Read Full Article