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Demand for construction mineral products was lower in 2017Q3 compared to both the previous quarter and 2016Q3 across all materials, except for mortar. Demand for mortar increased by 1.6% in 2017Q3 compared to the previous quarter, but sales volume... Read Full Article

Three Next Generation 20-ton size class excavators from Caterpillar—the 320 GC, 320 and 323—increase operating efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and improve operator comfort compared to previous models. The new excavators o... Read Full Article

New research just published suggests that key heavy building materials markets in Northern Ireland are at their strongest levels since the turn of the decade. Markets for asphalt, aggregates and ready mixed concrete have all increased, with one se... Read Full Article

The Agricultural Lime Association (ALA) has created the AgLime Quality Standard (AQS) so that farmers have confidence in the quality of the lime they are buying.This new independent and voluntary standard is the first assurance benchmark ... Read Full Article

Located at Sandtoft, Doncaster, North Lincs Aggregates Ltd (NLAL) is a family run independent business that owns and operates three quarries in the area. The Finningley operation has been established for 12 months and operates a Terex Washing Syst... Read Full Article

Pilot Crushtec International – the southern Africa distributor for Metso aggregate and mobile products – has been recognised by its principal for delivering exceptional levels of custome... Read Full Article

75,000th excavator from Liebherr is an A 918 Compact Litronic wheeled excavatorSpecial graffiti design by artist MadCAnniversary excavator joins the fleet of Liebherr Rental ServicesLiebherr has numerous years... Read Full Article

Haver & Boecker, a leading equipment manufacturer and solutions provider in aggregates and mining applications, introduces Zip Guard. The 1/2-inch-thick polyurethane liner is installed on the cross beams of a vibrating screen to reduce the imp... Read Full Article

Wiltshire-based Hills Quarry Products held a bespoke educational event this month for 130 local school children in support of the Mineral Products’ Association’s national Cycle Safe campaign. Delivered in fun, interactive sessions and ... Read Full Article

MPA has submitted its key priorities to Government for the Autumn Budget. MPA stresses that the new Government’s economic and industrial strategy needs to fuel sustainable growth and it is vital that a good deal on Brexit is achieved which m... Read Full Article

A powerful, anti-glare next generation lamp head from the innovative design team at Morris Site Machinery has been hailed as a game changer for the industry.The robust and versatile Halo is a revolutionary, virtually indestructible lamp h... Read Full Article

Swecon is expanding its machine range for the mining industry with Terex Trucks’ rigid haulers, the TR70 and TR100.Terex Trucks’ rigid haulers, the TR70 and TR100, are helping Swecon to expand its machine range in Sweden. ... Read Full Article

Impact crushers I34 and I34R deliver expanded versatility...Following a successful advance viewing at Steinexpo 2017 in Homburg/Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany, McCloskey International has introduced a new line of compact impact crushers. Taking... Read Full Article

Brick by brick, women are building influence in the NI construction sector and CDE, the Cookstown-based international design and engineering wet processing equipment company, is determined to support them in this endeavour. Today a 15-strong group... Read Full Article

MPA analysis has highlighted the massive differences in development and construction recovery since the recession between London and the rest of Great Britain. The key difference is not just North compared to South, but London compared with everyw... Read Full Article

Schaeffler is providing route-based condition monitoring services to a cement works in Buxton, Derbyshire. By analysing the vibration data from a range of critical plant and equipment at the site, Schaeffler is able to detect damage to compone... Read Full Article

A new Tarmac rail depot contained within Freightliner’s existing Garston complex, which will take around 10,000 trucks off the roads every year, has been officially opened by the Mayor for Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram and local MP f... Read Full Article

Superior Industries Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has hired Terry O’Hearn as its new conveyor components territory manager fo... Read Full Article

DXB Pump & Power Limited, the newest pumpset manufacturer in the UK is launching its brand new “e-range” of Tier 4 emission compliant pumpsets on to the UK quarry and construction markets... Read Full Article

Redesigned www.goodyearotr.com Provides Enhanced User ExperienceThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has completely overhauled its OTR tire website, www.goodyearotr.com to provide an enriched use... Read Full Article