Europe & CIS

Recent reports and analysis have found that Britain’s industrial sector is overpaying on energy bills, while energy cost savings could be made by implementing variable speed drives.

Cemex introduces Cemex Global Solutions, which will provide technical support for the cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates industries.

The UK Minerals Product Association hopes the categorisation will help give quarry operators confidence in new investments and will streamline the permitting process.

Lafarge Tarmac’s Automatic Tyre Inflation System reduces fuel consumption and saves downtime.

A quick look at the growth of LED light bulbs and their benefits for industry.

Haver & Boecker has launched HAVER Intra Logistics Systems to provide the entire range of conveying technology.

Schenck Process has installed an automated logistics solution for a HeidelbergCement plant in Russia to ensure complete and accurate process documentation for incoming and outgoing materials.

Total cement consumption in the country was down 20.4% in May, with production falling by 12.4%.

Babcock International Group has been awarded a 5-year fleet management contract for Aggregate Industries HME.

DAL Teknik Makina places order for MPS 3350 B with Gebr. Pfeiffer.

Positive reports of European construction equipment sales in the Russian market, while Southern Europe continues to suffer.

The Irish cement producer’s eco-friendly general purpose cement has been launched in new 25 kg bags.

Menzel Elektromotoren invited secondary school students to a practice day to provide an insight into electrical technician careers.

Peter Hoddinott and Daniel Gauthier were elected as President and Vice President, respectively, at the Association’s General Assembly in Vienna.

Total volumes of new construction orders declined, with a large drop in new infrastructure work.