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Lafarge-Tarmac ruling heralds shake-up for aggregates sector

The Competition Commission ruling on the proposed Lafarge-Tarmac merger may result in a new player breaking into the traditional 'big five' of the UK aggregates market.

Huge range of new launches at Hillhead 2012

A host of new machines have been launched this year, ahead of hotly-anticipated Hillhead exhibition. Phil Bishops picks out the best of the bunch.

Sharp fall in aggregates sales

The first quarter of 2012 has seen a substantial reduction in sales of aggregates, ready mixed concrete and asphalt, according to new figures from the Mineral Products Association.

Cemex's campaign to improve cycling safety

Aggregates giant Cemex has been playing a leading role in improving safety awareness among cyclists " by showing them exactly how (in)visible they are from a truck driver's cab.

New tool helps Aggregate Industries tackle vibration white finger

New technology is helping Aggregate Industries prevent conditions like vibration white finger, a long-time problem for workers in the quarrying and mining sectors.