MPA launches the industry’s first health and safety App
The Mineral Products Association has developed a new Safequarry App to share health and safety information with the industry and beyond.
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FLSmidth sees strong improvements in earnings and cash flow from operations
FLSmidth reported a reduction in net working capital and improvements in earnings and cash flow from operations for the January – September 2014 period.
Italcementi reports on a successful third quarter
Italcementi recorded consolidated revenue of €1.067 billion and recurring EBITDA of €164.4 million in the quarter ended 30 September 2014.
European machinery industry calls for ‘fresh focus on smart regulation, trade and competitiveness’
A high-level policy discussion at the European Parliament highlighted the need for a ‘fresh EU focus’ that would help the region’s machinery industry to reach its full potential.
Lafarge Tarmac signs up to the Infrastructure Carbon Review
Lafarge Tarmac has committed to the Infrastructure Carbon Review, which aims to lower carbon emissions from UK infrastructure projects.
Skills shortage could put UK infrastructure ambitions in jeopardy
A new KPMG/LCCI report outlines the labour requirements to deliver construction projects in London and the South East and the gaps in training that must be filled to meet this demand.
Cement sales totalled 31 million t for Lafarge in 3Q14
EBITDA and consolidated sales were up on a like-for-like basis for Lafarge in 3Q14, excluding constant scope and exchange rates.
HeidelbergCement sees increased sales volumes in all business lines
HeidelbergCement has announced its results for the quarter ended 30 September 2014, recording its best operating income since the financial crisis.
UK construction output: pace of growth slows in October 2014
The Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) for October was 61.4, down from September’s 64.2.
Hope Construction Materials recognised for impressive health and safety performance
The UK’s Hope Construction Materials received the prestigious John Crabbe Award at the MPA’s Health and Safety Conference and Awards 2014.
MPA hosts Health & Safety Conference and Awards 2014
The theme of this year’s Health & Safety Conference and Awards was “Reducing Harm through Leadership & Workforce Engagement”.
How to select heat and flame protective clothing
Elaina Harvey, protective clothing and Nomex® specialist at DuPont, offers expert guidance on heat and flame protective clothing.
Italian Prime Minister switches on the new kiln at the Rezzato cement plant
Italy’s Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, visited Italcementi’s Rezzato cement plant to officially mark the start of operations following an extensive two-year revamp project.
Great Britain: sales volumes of ready-mixed concrete up 5% y/y in 3Q14
Sales volumes of ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, crushed rock, sand and gravel increased in Great Britain in both 3Q14 and the first nine months of the year.
IPCC releases comprehensive climate change report: “all we need is the will to change”
The IPCC’s Synthesis Report has found that the effects of climate change can be limited if stringent action is taken, and that global economic growth will not be strongly affected by mitigation measures.