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The Mineral Products Association has developed a new Safequarry App to share health and safety information with the industry and beyond.
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The Mineral Products Association has developed a new Safequarry App to share health and safety information with the industry and beyond.

FLSmidth reported a reduction in net working capital and improvements in earnings and cash flow from operations for the January – September 2014 period.

Italcementi recorded consolidated revenue of €1.067 billion and recurring EBITDA of €164.4 million in the quarter ended 30 September 2014.

A high-level policy discussion at the European Parliament highlighted the need for a ‘fresh EU focus’ that would help the region’s machinery industry to reach its full potential.

Lafarge Tarmac has committed to the Infrastructure Carbon Review, which aims to lower carbon emissions from UK infrastructure projects.

A new KPMG/LCCI report outlines the labour requirements to deliver construction projects in London and the South East and the gaps in training that must be filled to meet this demand.

EBITDA and consolidated sales were up on a like-for-like basis for Lafarge in 3Q14, excluding constant scope and exchange rates.

HeidelbergCement has announced its results for the quarter ended 30 September 2014, recording its best operating income since the financial crisis.

The Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) for October was 61.4, down from September’s 64.2.

The theme of this year’s Health & Safety Conference and Awards was “Reducing Harm through Leadership & Workforce Engagement”.

The UK’s Hope Construction Materials received the prestigious John Crabbe Award at the MPA’s Health and Safety Conference and Awards 2014.

Elaina Harvey, protective clothing and Nomex® specialist at DuPont, offers expert guidance on heat and flame protective clothing.