Aggregates Business Magazine

THE QUIET ROAD LIFE:👷🏻♂️👷🏻♀️🤫🪨🛣️🇬🇧: A section of the A30 in Cornwall has become one of the first in the UK to trial a new technique to make travelling on concrete roads quieter for drivers. In a National Highways trial, the specialist technique has been used by Tarmac, WIRTGEN GROUP and Atmo Technology and has successfully reduced noise by up to seven decibels. In a single-pass process treatment, grooves are created into the existing concrete pavement while grinding is applied onto raised ‘turrets’ on the surface to add texture and improved skid resistance. Road noise is reduced due to a smaller surface area contact between vehicle tyres and the surface, with sound further absorbed by the grooves in the pavement. #concrete #highways #noisereduction #uk Nick Angelou Martin Riley Mario Linnemann Sophie Sadera Guy Barkley Kieran Rafferty Mineral Products Association GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association Diana Casey Miles Watkins

GREATER BRAND IDENTITY 👷♂️👷♀️🪨♻️🇺🇸: Heidelberg Materials North America’s subsidiary The SEFA Group has joined the Heidelberg Materials brand effective today. The company acquired SEFA, a technology leader in converting coal ash for recycled use in concrete, in May of 2023. While the SEFA name will continue to be associated with beneficiation technologies and solutions, the company now carries the Heidelberg Materials brand. “Two years ago, we unified our many legacy brands under the Heidelberg Materials name to better reflect our expertise in heavy building materials while also conveying our commitment to becoming the industry leader in sustainability and digital solutions,” said Chris Ward, President and CEO of Heidelberg Materials North America. “The rebranding of our SEFA business to Heidelberg Materials further reinforces this commitment and aligns perfectly with our vision to build a more sustainable, circular, and resilient future.” SEFA has a proven and leading technology in coal ash beneficiation and more than 25 years of experience in designing and operating beneficiation facilities. At multiple facilities operated by SEFA, coal ash is excavated from ponds and processed into environmentally sustainable material. #coalash #concrete #benefication #brand #technologies #america

A GREENER APPROACH👷🏻🪨♻️🇨🇳: While Chinese aggregate production has significantly reduced in recent years, the world’s biggest producer continues embracing the sustainability agenda. Guy Woodford reports. For the in-depth market report✍️📖, click here➡️🖱️: https://lnkd.in/eNBi87Nw China Aggregates Association Powerscreen Patrick Brian WIRTGEN GROUP Kleemann, a Wirtgen Group company World Cement Association Ian Riley GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association bauma CHINA Beibei(Lilith) Xu Youyi Hu Off-Highway Research

COMMANDING PRESENCE👷♂️👷♀️💻📱🇺🇸: Command Alkon, a leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, will have a strong presence at World of Concrete 2025, taking place from January 20-23, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This landmark gathering brings together industry professionals to explore the latest advancements and innovations in concrete and masonry. Command Alkon will showcase Command Cloud solutions for Ready Mix Producers at Booth N1536 and N1544. The company empowers businesses with secure, centralised data management and data-informed decisions across all business processes. By leveraging cloud-native capabilities and no SQL technology, it delivers unmatched scalability, resilience, and a consistent user experience – all while reducing operational overhead and maximizing efficiency. The platform also incorporates machine learning and generative AI tools to provide tailored predictive analytics. For the full story🗞️, click here➡️🖱️: https://lnkd.in/eXSj5v5N Ranjeev Teelock Martin Willoughby Malin Öhlund, PMP Billy Ripple Greg Fleisch Marina Bolshinskaya Rick Singh, M.Ed. Nikola Ushev Ana Espinoza Frank Rauccio Leo Marthe Ben Garvey Andrew Whitehouse-James Jim Ladeur

RECORD-BREAKERS👷👷♀️🇳🇱 🇬🇧 🇺🇸👏👏: Ritchie Bros., Europe’s largest auctioneer, headquartered in Breda, the Netherlands, is concluding a record-breaking 2024 by celebrating the success of its 'Finish Strong, Start Stronger' campaign. This year-end initiative was designed to help equipment owners optimise their strategies and maximise the value of their assets while offering buyers access to high-quality equipment across a wide range of industries. Showcasing Ritchie Bros.’ unparalleled sales solutions and extensive international reach, the campaign delivered record-breaking participation and significant equipment sales through 11 unreserved auctions in key markets worldwide. For the full story🗞️, click here➡️: https://lnkd.in/euvwsTfS Ritchie Bros. UK Samuel Mercer Plantforce Duncan Ainscough RB Global Inc. Robert Trewick James Ward Shane Eshuis Essam Ekhtiyar Boyke Raghoenandan Ghislaine Duijmelings Cody Gradoville Nicola Nicelli Laura Morgan Roberts Ryan Duffy Aneel Jacob Jeffrey Schatz David Dahirel

HAULING ISSUE CROSSED OFF👷🪨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿: Cross Civils & Construction Services, based in Aberfeldy in Perthshire, Scotland, has purchased a new DEVELON Europe DA30-7 articulated dump truck (ADT). The new ADT is the first from Develon at the company and was supplied by Castle Douglas-based JAMES GORDON LIMITED (Gordons), the new authorised dealer for Scotland for Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment. For the full story🗞️, click here➡️🖱️: https://lnkd.in/e4C-xsAj Kevin Cross David Moir Kevin Lynch Mike Isherwood Marina Kamynina Mariami Nemstsveridze Giuseppe Santo Dennis Vercauteren Yves Vanoverschelde

THE HISTORY MAKER:🧑🏻💼👷🏻♂️🗣️🪨🇪🇺 🇨🇾: Antonis Antoniou Latouros made history in June this year when he became the first Aggregates Europe - UEPG president to be elected for a second three-year term. Guy Woodford spoke to him about his first term at the influential Brussels-based aggregates industry association and his ambitious second-term agenda. To read this great in-depth feature✍️📖, click here➡️🖱️: https://lnkd.in/gpSV9ZSb Dirk Fincke César Luaces Frades Jim O'Brien Monica Soldinger Almefelt Leonie van der Voort Arnaud Colson Jaume Puig i Canal Pertti Peltomaa Christoph Duijts Gerry Farrell Anita Helene Hall Francelina Pinto Stijn Renier Carlos Sanchez Walter Tunka Aurelie Delannoy Diana Casey Mineral Products Association Cyprus Aggregates Producers Association Anna Ostręga Paolo Zambianchi Jon Prichard KVRM CEng CEnv FICE FInstRE China Aggregates Association Beibei(Lilith) Xu Prof. Dr. Atiye TUĞRUL Pascal P. CEMBUREAU FEDIEX sc Céline Petit Oliver Fox James Thorne The Institute of Quarrying Nikos Nikolakakos Regina Madonna Sergiu Scolobiuc Andi Hodgson

HOLCIM SELLS MAJORITY BAMBURI STAKE👷♂️👷🏾🪨💰🤝🇰🇪: Holcim has sold its 58.6% stake in Bamburi Cement PLC, a Kenya-based industry major, to Amsonsgroup for over US$100 million. The sale advances the Swiss global building materials giant’s strategy to consolidate its leadership in core markets as the world leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim said Amsons Group is best positioned to develop Bamburi Cement in Kenya long-term. With net sales of CHF 27bn in 2023 ($30.04bn) and an employer of 63,000 people globally, Holcim partners with its customers to offer the broadest range of advanced solutions, from sustainable building materials ECOPact and ECOPlanet to its circular technology ECOCycle to Elevate’s advanced roofing and insulation systems. #diverstment #cement #sustainability #kenya Miljan Gutovic Edelio Bermejo Dominic Elliott Caroline Fürst Antigone Karvounarakis Delton Ben Bouckley Max Zydeck Wilfried CASSAIGNE Roald BrouwerRam Muthu

PAST & PRESENT👷📅🪨🇳🇴: Norwegian contractor Grønseth Maskin AS purchased its first Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) wheeled loader in 2011, which has clocked an impressive 11,000 hours. Now, it’s supported by the latest model, the ZW310-7, a machine already making its mark in Gjemnes. Oddmund Grønseth started his company at 19, with a tractor and a few ditch-cleaning jobs. Over the years, Grønseth Maskin AS has expanded rapidly. His sons, Kurt and Ole Jonny, run the business today, though Oddmund still operates machinery. He recalls his first Hitachi loader, the ZW310, purchased 13 years ago from Norwegian dealer Nasta AS. “It met our needs perfectly, was well-priced, and has required very few repairs. It’s been incredibly reliable,” he says. “It’s got many good hours left in it.” Despite adding the ZW310-7 to the fleet over a year ago, the company continues to rely on the trusty ZW310. “We need both wheeled loaders,” explains Oddmund. “The 25-tonne size is crucial for loading our trucks effectively, both in height and capacity.” The older wheeled loader remains active at Høgset, while the ZW310-7 supports operations at the crushing plant on Averøya. For the full story🗞️, click here➡️🖱️: https://lnkd.in/eXhWmGg2 Biljana Dorsoski Klopchevska Thibault Le Diffon Abigail Kearney (ACIM) Predrag Cvijetic Mark Luijten Vineet Rath Wilbert Blom Joris Hoogenboom Matthijs de Jong Didier Geneste Machiel Schrijver Daan van Berkel Paul Burger

A PROUD SUPPORTING ROLE👷👷♀️🛠️🪨📱🇺🇦: Finlay, in conjunction with Kurimoto, LTD, its Japanese distributor, says it is “incredibly proud” to supply equipment to support the rebuilding of Ukraine’s infrastructure after Russia’s invasion on 24 February 2022. The demand for high-quality aggregates and construction materials in Ukraine has surged as the country undertakes its extensive rebuilding efforts. A fleet of Finlay crushers and screeners are playing a vital role, operating in several locations across Ukraine to process concrete and construction debris left behind by the conflict. By processing and reclaiming valuable material on site, the Finlay machines are helping accelerate the restoration of Ukraine’s infrastructure and ensuring that reconstruction efforts are efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable. “We are incredibly proud to see Finlay machines playing a crucial part in helping Ukraine rebuild its nation,” says Martin Conway, Global Sales & Marketing Director for Finlay. For the full story🗞️, click here➡️🖱️: https://lnkd.in/dwM-9Mnx Charlie Colton Matt Dickson Kerry-Ann McGeown Terex Corporation David Trimble Kieran Hegarty Patrick Brian