Martin Engineering is celebrating 50 years of air cannons. Image: Martin Engineering Martin Engineering has celebrated a major milestone in its history, which changed the course of air cannon technology. It has been 50 years since the US-based company invented the world’s first low-pressure air cannon. It launched the Big Blaster in 1974 …
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Holcim’s annual general meeting is in May. Image: Holcim Holcim has expanded its global portfolio by signing an agreement to acquire Latin American concrete producer Tensolite. Tensolite specialises in precast and pre-stressed concrete construction systems, with plants and a distribution network in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. “By acquiring Tensolite, we are further expanding our …
Anna Baker has joined Aggregate Industries. Image: Aggregate Industries Aggregate Industries has announced the identity of its sustainability director to boost its decarbonisation work. Anna Baker will join the company in the new role after two decades in the construction industry. Alongside the role, Baker will serve on the company’s executive committee. “Aggregate …
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Mick George is set to be acquired by Heidelberg Materials. Image: Mick George Group Heidelberg Materials has been given the green light to proceed with its acquisition of Mick George Group after making some concessions to the Competition and Mergers Authority. Heidelberg Materials announced its intention to acquire earthmoving and demolition waste recycling contractor Mick …
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Boral has responded publicly to Seven’s takeover bid. Image: T.Schneider//Shutterstock.com The battle for total control over Boral is over after Seven Group Holdings garnered support for its takeover bid. The Boral bid response committee (BRC) revised its stance on the takeover bid after noting several changes since the bid was launched in February. …
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Participants at the first meeting of the Australian Construction Robotics Forum. Image: Eric Robledo Fuentes The largest construction companies in Australia have discussed the potential impact and value of robotics in the sector. Companies gathered at the debut of the Australian Construction Robotics Forum in North Sydney in March. The event, held in partnership …
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CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions. Image: CRH CRH has entered into the Californian construction market after announcing two acquisitions earlier this month. The construction materials provider has acquired BoDean Company Inc. and Northgate Ready Mix, LLC in Santa Rosa, California it has been confirmed. The acquisitions will add two …
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The Victorian Earth Resources Regulator has shone the spotlight. Image: Image: Michael Evans/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Earth Resources Regulator has reminded quarries to operate within their approval conditions. The regulator recently issued a notice to a Victorian quarry to conduct activities consistent with the approved work plant. The notice requires the quarry operator to …
Renders of Landream’s proposed development. Image: Landream The plan to revitalise Sydney’s former Saunders quarry has been greenlit to proceed to the next stage by the City of Sydney Council. The application, from developer Landream, secured approval for the Pyrmont development at 14-26 Wattle St stage two development application. The $900M mixed-use project will …
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Kinder’s Eraser primary conveyor belt cleaner helps quarries handle carryback before it becomes a problem. Image: Kinder Failing to clean up carryback can lead to a sticky situation. Kinder Australia’s Eraser helps remove it at the source. When conveying material, not all of it will go where it’s supposed to. Whether it’s due to environmental …