Arguments in Malta over new cement silo operation
Reported discrepancies within the Malta Environment and Planning Association handling of a new cement terminal lead to concern from NGO.
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Biggest risks facing the world’s economies and industries in 2014
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks 2014 report details the most likely and most potentially damaging risks to the global economy in 2014.
The UK is experiencing a construction skills shortfall
In order to address the construction industry skills gap in the UK, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is encouraging companies to take advantage of training grants.
Lime industry update
World Cement Editor Katherine Guenioui provides an update on the latest developments in the European lime industry.
Aventas Group to invest in renewable energy at Quinn Cement plant
The Irish business group Aventas is set to spend €16 million on renewable energy sources at its Quinn Cement plant in Co Cavan, Ireland.
The MPA highlights the burden of government regulation on the mineral products sector
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has released its latest assessment on the government’s tax and regulation on the UK’s mineral products sector.
New President for Committee for European Construction Equipment
Eric Lepine, General Manager of Caterpillar France SAS, takes the reins.
Generational change at Haver & Boecker
Dr Reinhold Festge’s sons, Florian Festge and Dr Fabian Festge, have taken over responsibility for managing the company’s Machinery Division.
ThyssenKrupp combines plant technology business under ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions
The Group’s previously separate plant technology companies are being combined under the roof of ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions, which brings together ThyssenKrupp Uhde and ThyssenKrupp Resource Technologies.
CC to create a new cement producer in Great Britain
The Competition Commission (CC) is looking to create Great Britain’s fifth cement producer in order to increase competition in the market.
Sandvik mobile screening equipment guarantees high output for Kieswerk Lucht
Material production at the Kieswerk Lucht Buchholz site, Germany, has increased due to the use of two Sandvik Construction QA340 double-deck Doublescreens.
Beumer has released a technical report for its global competence centre
The technical report for the Beumer Group’s Centre of Competence (CoC) has been released, detailing the work of the centre and the company’s customer support division in global markets such as China and India.
Britpave encourages building on brownfield sites before destroying ancient woodland
The British Cementitious Paving Association is suggesting that cementitious materials be used to remediate brownfield land in order to build new homes.
Yara builds on NOx reduction offering
Yara International acquires SCR systems provider, H+H Umwelt-und-Industrietechnik GmbH.
Renewed confidence in the UK construction industry
The Construction Products Association’s latest forecast anticipates stronger growth in the UK construction sector due to a rebound in commercial building, private house building and infrastructure work.