Guarding by location: Danger and compliance
Martin Engineering experts have witnessed where 'guarding by location' has led to a lapse in workplace safety, resulting in injuries and – in some cases – fatalities.
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Major step towards full-scale CCUS in Eastern Europe: Heidelberg Materials starts carbon capture pilot in Bulgaria
Construction start for a pilot carbon capture installation was celebrated at Heidelberg Materials’ plant in Devnya, Bulgaria.
Recycl8 pours first low carbon sustainable concrete in circular economy project
Comprising Recycl8’s pioneering R8 Mix along with blended cement and aggregate, the concrete was supplied to civil engineering and construction firm, W M Donald.
Parker Hannifin exceeds emissions reduction target
By targeting company-wide emissions as part of an overall strategic goal for carbon neutral operations, Parker Hannifin has shown what can be achieved in just one year.
Slow growth likely to restrict further cement price increases
Data Based Analysis has today published a 178 page report on the outlook for the global cement industry.
Fernando Gonzalez, CEO of Cemex appointed new President of GCCA
Fernando Gonzalez, CEO of Cemex has been elected as the new President of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), whose members are committed to achieving net zero concrete by 2050.
Heidelberg Materials opens new concrete plant in Oxfordshire
New ready-mixed concrete plant in Sutton Courtenay increases Heidelberg Materials’ capabilities in Oxfordshire.
Recycling pioneer Lindner expanding into France
Lindner, manufacturer of recycling solutions, continues its expansion course, establishing Lindner France with Croupe Cimme.
Materials Handling Engineers’ Association reveals sustainable focus
As part of a new era for the Materials Handling Engineers’ Association (MHEA), the executive committee has announced new plans this year to help its members and wider industry tackle sustainability.
Protecting production in Prachovice
T. Rothardt and C. Rüttling, SEW-Eurodrive, discuss the replacement of the girth gears in two ball mills at a Czech cement plant.
Cementos Molins inaugurates remodeled facilities in Sant Vicenç dels Horts
The event witnessed the presence of Roger Torrent, Minister of Business and Labour of the Generalitat of Catalonia.
New Managing Director for SCHADE Lagertechnik, AUMUND Group
Dr Jan Weckes was appointed Managing Director of SCHADE Lagertechnik GmbH, Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Heidelberg Materials achieves certification to new carbon management standard in the UK
Heidelberg Materials has become the first heavy building materials manufacturer in the UK to reach the updated PAS 2080:2023 standard on managing and reducing whole-life carbon in the built environment.
RHI Magnesita announces acquisition of P-D Refractories
P-D Refractories recorded revenues of €171 million in the year to 31 December 2022 and had Gross Assets of €187 million at 31 December 2022.
Steel and cement industry collaboration scales up zero-emissions trials
The first trial melt has been completed as part of the Cement 2 Zero project, which aims to develop the world’s first zero-emissions cement on an industrial scale.