Executive leadership team named for Amrize

Designated chairman and CEO of Amrize Jan Jenisch. Image: Holcim Holcim has revealed the designated executive leadership team for its North American business, Amrize.   Amrize is expected to become operational following a planned spin-off from Holcim, which is expected by the end of the first half of 2025.   The latest announcement follows confirmation …

Tarmac announces two appointments to support renewable projects

Tarmac has announced two appointments. Image: Tarmac Tarmac has announced two strategic appointments to enhance its commitment to the UK’s renewable energy and nuclear sectors.   Kate Rudman and Will Pearson have joined Tarmac as wind solutions director and nuclear commercial director, respectively. The pair will help Tarmac’s work within the growing renewable energy and …

Breedon Group confirms ‘significant’ Lionmark acquisition

Breedon Group has a presence in Great Britian, Ireland and the United States. Image: Breedon Breedon Group has expanded its presence in the US through the acquisition of Lionmark in a multi-million-dollar deal.   The US$238 million for the Missouri-headquartered Lionmark is expected to more than double Breedon’s US revenue and expand its US product …

Rammer unveils new E Compact range of rockbreakers

Rammer has launched the new E Compact range. Image: Rammer Rammer has unveiled the new E Compact range of hydraulic rockbreakers, providing a considerable power-to-weight ratio while maintaining performance. Due to their efficiency and durability, compact and powerful rock breakers can be reliably used across a wide range of applications. “With their lightweight design and …

New WorkSafe program to support injured workers

Image: Kings Access/stock.adobe.com Injured workers in Victoria could be supported through their recovery and return to work via new WorkSafe grants.   The grant program is being made accessible through Return to Work Victoria’s Innovations program with a $50 million investment. The investment is targeted towards helping injured workers get back to work sooner.   …

MoU signed for Melbourne Airport Rail Link project

Concept designs of the new station at Melbourne Airport. Image: bigbuild.vic.gov.au A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been reached between the Federal Government, the Victorian Government and Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) over the Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL).   Under the terms of the MoU, the three parties are committed to working together to commence …

Komatsu hosts Atlassian Williams Racing for Australian F1 race

Komatsu is a principal partners of F1 team Atlassian Williams Racing. Image: Komatsu Komatsu hosted the Atlassian Williams Racing F1 Team as part of the Australian GP last week in a continuation of their partnership.   The opportunity provided Komatsu staff and customers the opportunity to meet key members from the Atlassian Williams Racing F1 …

Metso unveils showcase line-up for AGG1 exhibition

Image: Postmodern Studio – stock.adobe.com Metso has unveiled its showcase line-up for the aggregates industry at AGG1 2025.   The company’s line-up will include the latest innovations, technologies and offerings for the aggregates industry from Metso. The AGG1 international construction trade show will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 25-27, 2025.   Metso …

Early bird tickets for PNG Expo now available

Image: Prime Creative Media Discounted tickets are now available for the PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) are now available. Returning to Port Moresby from 2-3 July 2025, the PNG Expo gathers the mining and resources industries of PNG into one location. Combining an extensive exhibition floor with a thought-leading conference …

Boral launches crumbed rubber asphalt bitumen innovation

Australian-first proprietary crumbed rubber asphalt bitumen that replaces common crumbed rubber with that from Off the Road (OTR) tyres was used in road demonstrations in Glass House Mountains, Diddillibah, and Nambour. Image: Boral Boral has unveiled a proprietary crumbed rubber asphalt bitumen using off road (OTR) tyres in what is understood to be an Australian …