QMS builds on business awards win
In 2022, Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies was presented with the Manufacturing Business of The Year award at the Leicestershire Business Awards. Since then, the Coalville headquartered company has built on its success, not only sup... Read Full ArticleFrustration over Government refusal to ringfence planning fees
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has expressed deep disappointment at the Government decision not to ringfence income from increased planning fees to spend on council planning services. MPA is calling on the Government to urgently reconsider... Read Full ArticleFormer HSE Principal Inspector takes up top health and safety job at MPA
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed former HM Principal Inspector Colin Mew as its new Head of Health and Safety. After a career spanning almost three decades with the Health and Safety Executive, plus a stint as an ad... Read Full ArticleScreencore introduce new versatile, eco-friendly stockpiling solution – 380 Dual Drive
Screencore’s latest addition to its range of mobile and tracked stockpilers has been designed to provide excellent mobility and stockpiling capacity, whilst also providing an eco-friendly, fuel efficient solution. The 24m (80ft)... Read Full ArticleKomatsu reveals details of a new Operator Guidance Monitor
Komatsu has released details of an Operator Guidance Monitor intended for use on rigid dump trucks operating in quarry and mining jobsites.Dash-mounted or hand-held, the digitally operated tool, which Komatsu describes as ‘revolutio... Read Full ArticleConstruction struggles as demand for essential materials drops - MPA
New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) provide more concrete evidence of the slowdown in Britain’s construction industry. The latest quarterly survey from the MPA – covering aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixe... Read Full ArticleNew Belt Edge Protector for smoother package transfers
New belt accessory ideal for use in most light-duty applications...Flexco recently announced the addition of the Belt Edge Protector to its line of light duty belt accessories. When attached to the side wall of... Read Full ArticlePlanning “super-squad” needed beyond city Investment Zones
Government proposals to invest £13.5 million in a “super-squad” team of planners needs to be extended to include minerals planning, according to the Mineral Products Association (MPA).Announced this week by Michael Gove ... Read Full ArticleFirst train for new Tarmac Peak District rail link
Building materials and construction solutions company Tarmac, a CRH company, which operates Hillhead Quarry in Derbyshire, has reopened a Peak District rail connection to expand the supply of aggregates to its customers v... Read Full ArticleAcquisition for leading global manufacturer in ground breaking attachments
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of excavator attachments – Miller UK Ltd – has announced the acquisition of an Australian based earthmoving equipment and repairs specialist.Following the success of launching Mil... Read Full ArticleCemex promotes road safety with local schoolchildren
Global building materials supplier Cemex has completed a series of successful road safety educational events for primary school children based in Rugby, local to its main UK cement plant.... Read Full ArticleThe RA40 pair helping carry the load for Atlas Quarries
In New Zealand, Rokbak RA40 articulated haulers supplied by long-time machine partner Porter Group are in Atlas Quarries’ fleet at its tough, steep site...One of New Zealand’s leading ... Read Full ArticleMinerals Matter signs up to EngineeringUK Membership
Minerals Matter, the cross-sector approach to future skills and succession planning for the mineral products industry, has signed a membership agreement with EngineeringUK. The collaboration will help showcase to young people the wealth of enginee... Read Full ArticleLiebherr and Leica Geosystems: Expanded range of semi-automatic machine control systems for crawler excavators
Leica Geosystems semi-automatic machine control system is now available for Generation 8 crawler excavator modelsMachine control systems are available in 2D, 3D and 2D "3D-ready" versions... Read Full ArticleMDS announces first major distributor for South Africa
MDS, a leading global provider of heavy-duty rock trommels and conveyors, is pleased to announce the appointment of ELB Equipment (ELB) as their official distributor for South Africa.ELB is one of a... Read Full ArticleCDE to commission wash plant upgrade on Lake Zurich
Swiss engineering firm Inerta is upgrading an existing plant to incorporate an excavated soil wash line at JMS Grynau...... Read Full ArticleImpianti extends Powerscreen coverage in mainland Italy
Powerscreen®—leading providers of mobile crushing, screening, and conveying equipment—is pleased to announce ext... Read Full ArticleChallenging quarry application resolved by first-class service and screener combination
A tough clay quarry requirement for material separation has been answered by a combination of experience, problem-solving, and investing in a Tesab Screener supplied by Stewart Plant Sales...Raeburn Brick Ltd is the last remainin... Read Full ArticleMDS Announce Mineralteknikk AS as New Distributor for Norway
MDS—leading manufacturer of heavy-duty rock trommels and conveyors—is pleased to announce the appointment of Mineralteknikk AS as their official distributor for Norway.Mineralteknikk AS has supplied quality products to th... Read Full ArticleLongcliffe invests in second drill rig to increase sustainability
Derbyshire-based Longcliffe Quarries Ltd has made a significant investment in a second drill rig for its calcium carbonates quarrying operation, delivering major improvements in efficiency and susta... Read Full Article