The Institute of Quarrying Australia has appointed a new CEO. Image: Prime Creative Media The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) has revealed the identity of its new chief executive officer, who will lead the organisation forward. Jane Schmitt has taken on the position at the IQA after previously working as a lawyer, business strategist, …
Read more “‘Highly regarded’: Institute of Quarrying Australia appoint new CEO”
Weighing in at 52,200 kg, the SK500XD is the heaviest machine in its class. Image: Kobelco Quarry finds out why major limestone producer Graymont purchased two Kobelco SK500XD excavators. Lime and limestone are among some of the oldest and most vital materials used by humans. The materials were the literal building blocks for ancient pyramids, …
Read more “Kobelco SK500XD excavators give Graymont reliable foundations”
1：Leadership team of Aptella and Synergy at Synergy’s head office in Auckland, New Zealand. Image: Aptella Aptella has expanded its portfolio to become the sole distributor for Topcon construction and surveying systems across Australia and New Zealand following an acquisition. The company, backed by Japanese firm Mitsui & Co Ltd, has acquired Synergy Group’s …
Read more “Aptella expands following Synergy Group acquisition”
Victorian Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos attended the event. Image: CRDC Global The first-ever soft plastics and recycling facility from CRDC Global in Australia has been hailed as a “major step forward” for building materials down under. The facility was opened in Tottenham in Melbourne’s West recently after CRDC Global, in partnership with Australia and …
Read more “‘Major step forward’: New $2.5 million dollar site to boost building materials”
Hanson Australia are a major construction materials provider. Image: Hanson Australia Facebook Hanson Australia is attempting to add a waste concrete and recycled glass facility to its Bass Point Quarry to create recycled aggregate. The company, part of the Heidelberg Cement group, lodged the major project application recently to create a new stream of resources …
Read more “Hanson looks add recycled materials facility to Bass Point Quarry”
Heidelberg Materials UK has completed the Mick George acquisition. Image: Mick George Heidelberg Materials UK has completed its acquisition of Mick George following the Competition and Markets Authority investigation. The deal was announced last year between the two companies, but CMA raised concerns about the acquisition’s impact on competition in the East Midlands. …
Read more “‘Delighted’: Heidelberg UK completes Mick George acquisition”
Holcim has a worldwide presence. Image: Holcim Holcim US has been crowned as one of the winners of the latest Slag Cement Association awards. The awards recognise the latest innovations and projects using slag cement from 2023. Holcim US won in the Innovation Applications category for its project showcasing Duck Lake Country Club in …
Read more “Holcim US scores win for project innovation at SCA awards”
Vulcan Materials has expanded. Image: Timon/ stock.adobe.com Vulcan Materials has expanded its operations in the United States with a further acquisition. FMI Capital Advisors confirmed that Whitaker Contracting Corporation has been acquired by Vulcan Materials. The acquisition includes four quarries, three asphalt plants, and Whitaker’s contracting and pavement preservation business. “FMI leveraged their …
Read more “Vulcan Materials expands with ‘pivotal’ acquisition”
Miljan Gutovic is Holcim’s new chief executive officer. Image: Holcim A new era has begun at Holcim, with the major building materials provider welcoming its new chief executive officer. Miljan Gutovic has started in the role after previously being announced earlier this year for the top job. He takes over from Jan Jenisch who …
Read more “Holcim begins new era under ‘truly excited’ Gutovic”
The Victorian Earth Resources Regulator has issued a reminder. Image: Image: Michael Evans/stock.adobe.com The Victorian regulator has issued a reminder to the state’s quarries about the importance of rehabilitation of their sites. Rehabilitation of a quarrying site, under the state’s legislation, is required as the final stage of quarrying. Once the rehabilitation obligations are …
Read more “Regulator issues ‘important’ rehabilitation reminder to operators”