Materials

July 13, 2017
US demand for asphalt for use in paving roads and highways looks set to grow and will reach 13.7 million tonnes/year by 2021.
July 10, 2017
AkzoNobel is expanding its operations and portfolio with the acquisition of UK-based concrete repair and protection manufacturer Flexcrete…
July 3, 2017
Earthquake damage to concrete structures can be reduced by using rubber from waste tyres, according to new research at The University of Sheffield.…
June 14, 2017
Developments in asphalt plant technology are seeing major gains in energy efficiency and the use of RAP but some manufacturers are moving in…
June 12, 2017
Asphalt plant builders continue to develop new technologies to meet different demands from clients. Marini says that in addition to developing new…
May 31, 2017
Scottish Highlands-based company GF Job has been one of the first companies to trial Sandvik’s Superior tooth jaw plates. Sandvik said that, among…
May 31, 2017
Scottish Highlands-based company GF Job is been one of the first companies to trial Sandvik’s Superior tooth jaw plates. Sandvik said that, among…
May 17, 2017
Iceland, being a volcanic island and still active, must import aggregates and bitumen for road construction. The island’s 104,000km² and its 333,000…
May 17, 2017
Kenya’s bitumen demand to grow - Shem Oirere writes. Kenya’s demand for bitumen products is set to increase with recent budget allocations for…
May 17, 2017
Volvo CE has developed an all-electric mini excavator, which it is now demonstrating in prototype form. The machine is powered by the latest…
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