CDE head of business development for Australasia, James Murphy. Image: CDE The online event, hosted by CDE, will discuss the future of the Australasian construction materials industry over the next five years. With the construction materials industry ever changing, it’s vital now more than ever that materials producers are working to keep up with this …
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Image: Prime Creative Media The Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) is set to become an association partner for MegaTrans 2026, strengthening the event’s connection with Australia’s heavy construction materials sector. CCAA chief executive officer Michael Kilgariff said the partnership highlights MegaTrans as a key platform for industry collaboration and innovation. “Our members rely on …
The Bulk Expo 2026 will include several networking opportunities for attendees. Image: Prime Creative Media On 16-17 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the bulk handling sector will come together for the industry’s only dedicated exhibition and conference, the Bulk Handling Technical Conference and Expo (BULK2026). Despite being a bulk handling event, other …
The PNG Expo returns in 2026, and anticipation is already ramping up. Image: Prime Creative Media PNG Industrial Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) is committed to growing PNG’s mining, resources, and supporting infrastructure through strategic connections. Prime Creative Media show director – mining events Rebecca Todesco said that PNG Expo is an exciting …
Image: Postmodern Studio/ stock.adobe.com Fletcher Building is set to go all in on the building materials market after the company confirmed it is undertaking the sale of Fletcher Construction to major international firm VINCI Construction. According to Fletcher Building, the current purchase price is $315.6 million, but it could rise by $18.5 million, bringing the …
Image: Boral Already supporting Boral’s cement transport network in Victoria and South Australia, PNJB will expand into Western Australia following the agreement to deliver Boral’s concrete operations. PNJB managing director Jelly Sandhu said partnering with Boral was the only option, after careful consideration and review of several options, and is an important milestone for both …
IQA president Michael Close. Image: IQA Michael Close interviews Dodge Industrial’s Australian and New Zealand division manager Halden Engela. Dodge Industrial is an IQA FY2025-26 silver national sponsor bringing over 145 years of expertise in mechanical power transmission to support Australia’s quarrying sector. MC: Halden, what drew you to partner with the Institute of Quarrying …
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IQA chief executive officer Jane Schmitt. Image: IQA Institute of Quarrying Australia chief executive officer Jane Schmitt shares an update with members about the current progress of the IQA. As we step into 2026, I am excited to share initiatives launching this quarter that will reshape how Australia sees our sector and strengthen our community …
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Image: Holcim Holcim has invested in Norwegian company Capsol Technologies (Capsol), in a move to support the company’s decarbonisation roadmap. The investment sees Holcim adopt Capsol’s post-combustion carbon capture and heat recovery system, a hot potassium carbonate solvent (HPC). Holcim head of operational excellence Ram Muthu said the company plans to apply Capsol’s technology to …
Image: Rammer Rammer continues to strengthen the capability of its global dealer network through comprehensive technical training programs, ensuring service teams are equipped with the latest product innovations, service protocols and application knowledge to support mining operations worldwide. Delivered across key regions, Rammer’s advanced training courses combine in-depth theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on workshops. Product …
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