Author: Melodie Murphy

Heidelberg Materials Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding. Image: Heidelberg Materials North America Heidelberg Materials North America has confirmed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries.   GCHI’s subsidiaries include Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery, from the Fortaleza, Uniland and Trituradora groups.   Under the terms …

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Cemex CEO Jaime Muguiro. Image: Cemex A new era has begun at Cemex as Jaime Muguiro started as the company chief executive officer.   Muguiro takes over from longtime chief executive officer Fernando A. Gonzalez who decided to retire after a long career at Cemex. The company announced the transition plan earlier this year after …

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Holcim Australia continues to pursue sustainability. Image: Holcim Australia The Byron Bay Concrete Plant has switched to 100 per cent renewable energy as part Holcim Australia’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions.   Last year, the concrete plant managed to eliminate all Scope 2 CO₂ emissions via electricity use on-site. The achievement was made possible through …

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Rod Bull and Rod Schrader. Image: Komatsu America Rod Schrader has confirmed he will step down from his chairman and chief executive officer roles at Komatsu America.   Schrader will step down from the dual roles on March 31 before fully retiring on June 30, which brings to an end a career at Komatsu America, …

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Holcim has announced its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy. Image: Holcim Holcim has unveiled a new strategy that is focused on “attractive markets” including Latin America, Europe, North Africa and Australia.   The new initiative, known as NextGen Growth 2030, marks out Holcim’s aims to grow its building solutions portfolio in key markets and its circular …

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Boral’s Berrima Cement Works. Image: Paul Robins/Boral Boral’s Berrima Cement Works’ cement kilns will be subject to a carbon-reducing project supported by $24.5 million in Federal Government funding.   The new funding will support Boral’s capital investment in a new specialised grinding circuit and supporting infrastructure at the Berrima Cement Works. The funding will enable …

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The S24 Concrete Pump. Image: Comet Equipment Comet Equipment has a wide range of pumps that are designed for the harsh, rigorous environment of the Australian quarrying industry. Comet Equipment recognises the unique demands of the quarry industry, where efficiency, reliability, and durability are essential. Its concrete pumps are designed to meet these challenges, offering …

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Aptella market development manager of safety Nick Corr accepting the award from Lean Construction Advisory Group managing partner Christina Levinson. Image: Aptella Aptella has celebrated a major milestone with Blindsight winning the prestigious Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) Innovation and Technology Award for 2024. Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) safety solution Blindsight, developed by Presien and …

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Holcim Australia and New Zealand CEO George Agriogiannis. Image: Holcim Australia Senior leaders from Holcim Australia and New Zealand gathered on the Gold Coast to discuss the company’s vision for the future.   The senior leader’s conference was centred around strategy, collaboration, and innovation as leaders shared key insights. Jeffrey Giesse, Holcim group head for …

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Metso opened its largest service center globally in Karratha, Western Australia in 2024. Image: Metso Metso has celebrated a major milestone following a year of successful operation at its largest service centre globally in Karratha, Western Australia.   The Pilbara-based centre provides Western Australian customers, including in mining, with maintenance and repair solutions.  “We are …

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