Holcim acquire Switzerland’s Candi-Land Group

Holcim has a worldwide presence. Image: Holcim Holcim has announced the acquisition of Cand-Landi Group to boost its construction demolition business.   The Swiss company has 250 employees and consolidated sales of CHF 70 million ($118 million AUD). Its portfolios include recycling and waste management, aggregates, and ready-mix.   “The acquisition of the Cand-Landi Group …

Heidelberg Materials updates Indiana site for sustainable materials

Heidelberg Materials invested in modifying the Speed facility to produce slag cement from domestically sourced slag granules. Image: Heidelberg Materials North America Heidelberg Materials has converted its Indiana cement plant to a slag grinding facility in response to market demand for sustainable products.   Heidelberg Materials stopped producing Portland cement in the facility, located in …

MLC reveal two ‘integral’ appointments

Cheryl Stuckmeyer (L) and Blake Dell (R) have new positions at MLC. Image: MLC MLC has continued to bolster its operations in the United States and abroad with two leadership appointments.    The company, formerly known as Mississippi Lime Company, has announced that Cheryl Stuckmeyer will join the company while Blake Dell has been promoted. …

Powerscreen ‘excited’ for Hillhead 2024

Powerscreen will be at Hillhead 2024. Image: Powerscreen Powerscreen has revealed its exhibition plans for Hillhead, which will get underway this week for the quarrying sector.   Set against the backdrop of Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, UK, Hillhead is the largest exhibition for the quarrying industry.   Powerscreen will focus on educating customers on how …

‘Strong leader’: Voigt earns Superior promotion

Matt Voigt has been promoted at Superior Industries. Image: Superior Industries Matt Voigt has been promoted at Superior Industries to lead the US-manufacturer’s new product developments going forward.   As the company’s senior product manager, Voigt will cover all product segments at Superior Industries, including crushing, screening, washing, conveying, portable plants, and Fusion Modular Platforms.  …

Tarmac unveil ‘enormously exciting’ all-electric tipper

The new vehicle will be subject to an eight week trial. Image: Tarmac Tarmac will trial an all-electric tipper truck at its Walsall site as part of its “ambitious commitment” to reducing emissions.   The building materials provider, part of the CRH Group, has worked with Tevva and Brit-Tipp on the development of the electric …

SITECH confirm Hillhead 2024 line-up

Excavator with BX992 receiver and Zephyr 3 antennas. Image: Hillhead SITECH UK & Ireland has confirmed it will bring the latest innovations for Trimble civil construction field systems to Hillhead 2024.   Attendees to the quarrying industry’s biggest showcase will be able to see SITECH’s new Trimble offerings including the new 10-inch Trimble TD540 display, the …

‘Great opportunity’: Astec reveal plans for Hillhead 2024

The FT300 mobile cone crusher and GT 205 mobile screening plant from Astec, Image: Hillhead Astec Industries has announced it will double its footprint at Hillhead 2024 later this month.   Astec will bring its comprehensive product range to the showcase event where it will engage with new and existing customers about its offering and …

Lincom Group opens new Adelaide branch

Lincom Group has opened a branch in Adelaide. Image: Kwest/stock.adobe.com Lincom Group has unveiled its new branch in Adelaide.   According to the company, the new branch will increase its national presence and help strengthen its support and relationship with its South Australian customers.   The new warehouse will stock a range of OEM and …

‘Crucial initiative’: SSAB and K-Tec start new partnership

SSAB and K-Tec have started a new partnership. Image: SSAB SSAB has announced a new partnership with K-Tec to introduce fossil-free steel in its earthmoving line.   K-Tec, a Canadian-based earthmoving equipment manufacturer, has taken on SSAB’s fossil-free steel to reduce its carbon emissions. The steel will initially be used in K-Tec’s construction and mining …