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Encouraging the next generation into Engineering
Encouraging the next generation into Engineering The future of engineering has never been more important. According to a report by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, the UK science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sectors are experiencing a shortage of 173,000 workers, and...
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XAIS and University of Nottingham developing intelligent Asset Management
XAIS and University of Nottingham developing intelligent Asset Management A new collaboration has been agreed between XAIS and the University of Nottingham to develop an intelligent decision support tool that will deliver a step change to existing highways asset management software – and is set to s...
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Acrow installs temporary Modular Steel Bridge after Hurricane Ida destruction
Acrow installs temporary Modular Steel Bridge after Hurricane Ida destruction Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, recently supplied a modular steel bridge to provide passage between the communities of Lafitte and Barataria in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Acrow’s bri...
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Meet the Blaxtair Xwatch powered Safety Solution
Meet the Blaxtair Xwatch powered Safety Solution The “zero accident” objective in the workplace is a major challenge for many companies. Incidents involving pedestrians and mobile equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders and material handlers are still happening! Businesses that have strong safet...
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Anderton and Tensar delivering the UK’s most challenging infrastructure projects
Anderton and Tensar delivering the UK’s most challenging infrastructure projects As Tensar International’s main precast concrete supplier, Anderton Concrete supports the manufacture of its market leading TensarTech® TW3 and TW1 wall systems for the UK and Ireland markets. For more than 17 year...
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Caterpillar relaunches the Cat 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper
Caterpillar relaunches the Cat 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper The new single engine Cat® 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper (WTS) re-enters the market with upgrades to the powertrain, controls, hydraulics and structure, designed to deliver superior levels of productivity and a high return on investment. Offering...
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Caterpillar introduces two new Cat Performance Series Hammers
Caterpillar introduces two new Cat Performance Series Hammers Built for high production on large excavators, the new Cat® H190 S and H215 S Performance Series Hammers deliver consistent breaking power. Their extremely efficient operation cycle results in less waste from internal heat for more power...
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Benninghoven advanced retrofits future-proof their asphalt plant solutions
Benninghoven advanced retrofits future-proof their asphalt plant solutions Benninghoven has proven the great flexibility of its retrofit solutions with a project in the German Taunus region. The mixing tower and the drying section – two central areas of an asphalt mixing plant – had to be replaced i...
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EIB investing €24m for modern, safe and efficient railway transport in Moldova
EIB investing €24m for modern, safe and efficient railway transport in Moldova The European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, will provide €24 million (in addition to €50 million already committed in 2016) to the Republic of Moldova and the Moldovan national rail operator Calea...
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Selective separation method developed by MIT could alleviate metal shortages
Selective separation method developed by MIT could alleviate metal shortages New processing methods developed by MIT researchers could help ease looming shortages of the essential metals that power everything from phones to automotive batteries, by making it easier to separate these rare metals from...
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Cincoze launches Wide-Angle FHD sunlight-readable Display Modules
Cincoze launches Wide-Angle FHD sunlight-readable Display Modules Rugged embedded computer brand Cincoze announces the launch of three new 16:9 widescreen sunlight-readable display modules in 15”, 21”, and 24” to extend the CRYSTAL product line of industrial PCs and monitors. The 16:9 widescreen sun...
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Radar Scene Emulator accelerating the path to Vehicle Autonomy
Radar Scene Emulator accelerating the path to Vehicle Autonomy Keysight Technologies, Inc., a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, has introduced the Radar Scene Emulator, which enables automa...
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Topcon Positioning opens new Training Centre at Global HQ in California
Topcon Positioning opens new Training Centre at Global HQ in California Topcon Positioning Group has announced the opening of the new John D. Dice Training Center at its global headquarters in Livermore, California. Seated on nearly 6 acres, this newly constructed facility marks the latest addition...
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XenomatiX LiDAR technology innovation recognised by CES 2022
XenomatiX LiDAR technology innovation recognised by CES 2022 XenomatiX has been named a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree for its true-solid-state-lidar technology in the Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation category. The CES Innovation Awards program is an annual competition honoring outstandin...
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Doosan Patterned Flat Cable wins CES 2022 Innovation Awards
Doosan Patterned Flat Cable wins CES 2022 Innovation Awards Doosan Corporation Electro-Materials, a global leader of electro-materials and a business group of Doosan, announced that it has been named a CES® 2022 Innovation Awards Honouree for its Patterned Flat Cable. The announcement was made ahead...
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Unreal Engine brings Game-quality HMI capability features for the auto industry
Unreal Engine brings Game-quality HMI capability features for the auto industry An ability to seamlessly integrate astonishing game-quality Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) is amongst the latest features released by Epic Games for Unreal Engine, the real-time visualisation platform now used by nine of...
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Esri and WorldPop delivering updated Demographic Data for Policy Makers
Esri and WorldPop delivering updated Demographic Data for Policy Makers The global population grew by almost two billion people during the last 20 years—nearly 30 percent. Such growth is not evenly distributed over time or across space: the extremes include Qatar growing by 400 percent and Lithuania...
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NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers increase Northern Europe investment
NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers increase Northern Europe investment Algoma Central Corporation, a leading provider of marine transportation services, and Nova Marine a Europe based ship-owning and operating company specialized in the dry-bulk sector, today announced that NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers Limite...
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Velodyne Lidar the official LiDAR sensor provider for ROBORACE Autonomous Racing Series
Velodyne Lidar the official LiDAR sensor provider for ROBORACE Autonomous Racing Series Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced ROBORACE, the world’s first autonomous car racing series, has selected Velodyne as the official lidar sensor provider in its next generation vehicles. ROBORACE will use Velody...
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FedEx takes delivery of their first Electric Delivery Vehicles from BrightDrop
FedEx takes delivery of their first Electric Delivery Vehicles from BrightDrop FedEx Corp. today received its first five of an order of 500 electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) from BrightDrop, the new electric delivery and logistics business from General Motors (GM). The introduction of Brigh...
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Vehicle Safety Equipment you shouldn’t operate without
Vehicle Safety Equipment you shouldn’t operate without Good safety measures do far more than prevent injury. They protect your investments, reduce repair costs, and help ensure that your operations continue to run as smoothly as they should. The right safety measures are an investment in your...
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Leica Geosystems partners with Xwatch Safety Solutions for global excavator safety
Leica Geosystems partners with Xwatch Safety Solutions for global excavator safety Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced an integration partnership with Xwatch Safety Solutions Ltd, a UK based manufacturer for safety solutions, to transform jobsite safety by interconnecting excavator he...
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How connectivity technology is improving logistics communications
How connectivity technology is improving logistics communications Logistics is an ever-evolving area that is constantly under the microscope for how it can be optimised and improved to ensure goods and services are readily available. One area that can take advantage of the multitude of technological...
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Intertraffic Amsterdam 2022 is calling on start-ups to take part
Intertraffic Amsterdam 2022 is calling on start-ups to take part The number of traffic technology and smart mobility start-ups is ever growing, contributing significantly to the innovative character of the industry. Consequently, commercial businesses, cities and government authorities are keen to...
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Lawson celebrates 30 years of demolition with purchase of new Cat excavators
Lawson celebrates 30 years of demolition with purchase of new Cat excavators Demolition and licensed asbestos removal expert, Lawson Demolition, has invested in two new Cat 323 hydraulic excavators to celebrate its 30 year anniversary in 2021. The well-established company bought the machines from ex...
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A pre-integrated GNSS/INS solution delivers more value
A pre-integrated GNSS/INS solution delivers more value For navigation and control of any robotic or autonomous outdoor system, GNSS/INS (Inertial Navigation System) is a key component. Inevitably the question arises: should you build your own custom solution or integrate an available GNSS/INS as a s...
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LafargeHolcim acquires Marshall Concrete Products in the US Midwest
LafargeHolcim acquires Marshall Concrete Products in the US Midwest Today, LafargeHolcim in the United States announced the acquisition of Marshall Concrete Products, a longstanding and trusted supplier of concrete products and services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and the greater Twin Cities (MN) me...
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Seequent acquires Advanced Resources and Risk Technology (AR2Tech)
Seequent acquires Advanced Resources and Risk Technology (AR2Tech) Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that its Seequent business unit has acquired Denver-based Advanced Resources and Risk Technology, LLC (AR2Tech), a developer of geostatis...
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Dremel unveils the first Brushless Smart Connected Bluetooth Rotary Tool
Dremel unveils the first Brushless Smart Connected Bluetooth Rotary Tool As part of a new cordless line-up that is revolutionizing rotary tools, Dremel is upping the game with the introduction of the world’s first Brushless Smart Rotary Tool, the new flagship model 8260. As a leader in the rotary to...
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Tampere University Hub in Finland developing their first System-on-Chip
Tampere University Hub in Finland developing their first System-on-Chip The first System on Chip (SoC) developed by the Finnish SoC Hub consortium has been taped out. The project partners will focus next on improving the design, automation and performance of the SoC. The first of the three chips to...
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Doosan releases three new 23 to 25 tonne Stage-V Crawler Excavators
Doosan releases three new 23 to 25 tonne Stage-V Crawler Excavators Doosan has announced the launch of three new 23-25 tonne Stage V compliant crawler excavators – the DX235LC-7, DX235LCR-7 and DX255LC-7 models. The 23.3 tonne DX235LC-7 and the heavier 25.7 tonne DX255LC-7 conventional swing e...
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Doosan announces three new 18 to 22 tonne Stage-V Wheeled Excavators
Doosan announces three new 18 to 22 tonne Stage-V Wheeled Excavators The new DX170W-7, DX190W-7 and DX210W-7 Stage V compliant wheeled excavators have been launched by Doosan Infracore Europe, providing significantly higher performance in every area than the previous generation Stage IV machines. Th...
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Doosan launches new DX165WR-7 reduced radius Wheeled Excavator
Doosan launches new DX165WR-7 reduced radius Wheeled Excavator Doosan has launched the DX165WR-7 Stage V compliant wheeled excavator, a new short tail machine that is perfect for jobs in tight spaces, particularly in urban areas or on narrow roads with heavy traffic. The DX165WR-7 is built with the...
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Doosan releases three new Stage-V 14 to 16 tonne Crawler Excavators
Doosan releases three new Stage-V 14 to 16 tonne Crawler Excavators Doosan has continued the introduction of the company’s new generation medium-sized Stage V compliant excavators with the launch of the new DX140LC-7 14.6 tonne, DX140LCR-7 15.6 tonne and DX160HT-7 17 tonne high track crawler models....
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Geotab’s 10-point checklist explores preparing Fleets for Winter
Geotab’s 10-point checklist explores preparing Fleets for Winter While there is plenty to celebrate about this time of year, drivers and fleet operators should utilise this period to prepare their vehicles appropriately for the season. As with many things, prevention is better than cure when i...
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Mecalac appoints Cooks Midlands as a new Excavator Dealer in UK
Mecalac appoints Cooks Midlands as a new Excavator Dealer in UK Mecalac has announced the appointment of a new dealer to its UK and Ireland distribution network. Headquartered in Stanton under Bardon, Leicestershire, Cooks Midlands Ltd., will be responsible for retailing Mecalac’s globally-acclaimed...
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Cat boosts technology in next-gen 966, 966 XE, 972 and 972 XE Wheel Loaders
Cat boosts technology in next-gen 966, 966 XE, 972 and 972 XE Wheel Loaders Bringing a host of standard technologies to the 7- to 9-tonne (8- to 10-ton) wheel loader line, the updated Cat® 966 and 972 Wheel Loader series boost operator efficiency. The 966 and 972 models deliver consistently high buc...
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Electric drive Cat 988K XE Wheel Loader updates technology and efficiency
Electric drive Cat 988K XE Wheel Loader updates technology and efficiency Built on a solid switch reluctance technology foundation leveraging more than 15 years of Caterpillar electric drive experience, updates to the Cat® 988K XE deliver up to 10% faster downhill speed, improved rimpull and increas...
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Cat’s new 340 excavator offers best-in-class production
Cat’s new 340 excavator offers best-in-class production The new Cat® 340 hydraulic excavator features a more powerful engine, wider track, and 7.5 ton counterweight to increase productivity by 10% over the 2020 model year Cat 336. Its increased power and stability, combined with Next Generatio...
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New Cat 336 excavator delivers on productivity and lower running costs
New Cat 336 excavator delivers on productivity and lower running costs The new Cat® 336 hydraulic excavator offers class-leading production and low-cost operation. Its powerful hydraulic system delivers strong digging forces and swing torque to boost production in the most demanding applications. “O...
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Stocksigns remains the preferred supplier for Knights Brown
Stocksigns remains the preferred supplier for Knights Brown A combination of excellent customer service, specialist support and an extensive portfolio has meant that for another year – Stocksigns remains the preferred supplier of site and road safety signage for Knights Brown. The successful r...
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EIB supports €70m Oasen water infrastructure upgrades in the Netherlands
EIB supports €70m Oasen water infrastructure upgrades in the Netherlands The European Investment Bank and Dutch drinking water company Oasen have signed a loan agreement for €70 million to finance the company’s investment programme for the years 2022-2026. Oasen’s programme aims to upgrade drinking...
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Intel research will extend Moore’s Law beyond 2025
Intel research will extend Moore’s Law beyond 2025 In its relentless pursuit of Moore’s Law, Intel is unveiling key packaging, transistor and quantum physics breakthroughs fundamental to advancing and accelerating computing well into the next decade. At IEEE International Electron Devices Meet...
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Metso Outotec celebrating 100 years of hard rock crushing in Tampere
Metso Outotec celebrating 100 years of hard rock crushing in Tampere Tampere in Finland has an impressive history when it comes to crushing hard rock. Over the years, Metso Outotec has developed world-leading expertise in rock-crushing and screening. Crushed aggregates are needed for numerous infras...
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Sygic launches Professional GPS Navigation on the Geotab Marketplace
Sygic launches Professional GPS Navigation on the Geotab Marketplace Geotab Inc., a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, has announced a partnership with Sygic, a global leader in GPS navigation solutions, to provide customers with offline GPS navigation and route planning for trucks a...
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Pony.ai has begun Autonomous Vehicle trials on Public Roads in Shenzhen
Pony.ai has begun Autonomous Vehicle trials on Public Roads in Shenzhen Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, announced it has received a permit to conduct road tests in Shenzhen. This permission enables Pony.ai to begin public road testing in Shenzhen, marking a significa...
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Iteris awarded $4.5m Smart Mobility Contract by Orange County
Iteris awarded $4.5m Smart Mobility Contract by Orange County Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a $4.5 million contract from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for a regional smart mobility, safety and...
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Heliogen Robot lowers costs of full-scale Concentrated Solar Plants
Heliogen Robot lowers costs of full-scale Concentrated Solar Plants Heliogen, a leading provider of AI-enabled concentrated solar power, today announced a new technological breakthrough in the production of low-cost renewable energy. In field tests at Heliogen’s Lancaster, California facility, the C...
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Tritium ground-breaking EV Fast Chargers designed for cost-effective deployment
Tritium ground-breaking EV Fast Chargers designed for cost-effective deployment Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd., a leading global developer and manufacturer of direct current (“DC”) fast charging technology for electric vehicles (“EVs”), today unveiled the PKM, the Company’s new architecture and line of f...
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RealWear announces Navigator 500 Assisted-Reality Wearable for Frontline Workers
RealWear announces Navigator 500 Assisted-Reality Wearable for Frontline Workers RealWear, the leading provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, today unveiled RealWear Navigator™ 500, the next generation of the company’s industrial-strength wearables. Building...
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EIB supports €434m railway fleet modernisation in Poland
EIB supports €434m railway fleet modernisation in Poland The rail sector in Poland gets a boost thanks to a significant loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to PKP Intercity, the biggest Polish long-distance rail operator. The EIB and PKP Intercity have signed a loan agreement for PLN 2 bill...
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EIB invests €300m for the Port of Genoa expansion
EIB invests €300m for the Port of Genoa expansion The EIB support will support the construction of a breakwater, allowing modern cargo ships to access the port safely and upgrading the rail network to facilitate freight transit and reduce road traffic. Shore-to-ship electrical connections will also...
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Sodium battery technology paving the way for a faster, better and stronger future
Sodium battery technology paving the way for a faster, better and stronger future A collaborative research group from The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new sodium-based battery material that is more stable, can recharge as quickly as a traditional lithium-ion battery and, perhaps m...
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Rio Tinto QMM starts Renewable Energy Project construction in Madagascar
Rio Tinto QMM starts Renewable Energy Project construction in Madagascar In accordance with the commitments made last July, Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) and its partner Crossboundary Energy (CBE) today laid the foundation stone for the solar and wind power plant project that will supply t...
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CESAR celebrates half-million machines protected with their security marking system
CESAR celebrates half-million machines protected with their security marking system The Official CESAR (Construction Equipment Security and Registration) Scheme has reached a major milestone in its rollout across the construction plant and agricultural machinery industry. In November this year, the...
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A manufacturer’s checklist for kick-starting 2022
A manufacturer’s checklist for kick-starting 2022 How can manufacturers and engineering companies hit the ground running when 2022 rolls round? To get your organisation ready for the new year, here are some practical tips to put in place from QMS International. At the start of 2021 many of us...
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MIT computational simulator speeds up development of new solar cells
MIT computational simulator speeds up development of new solar cells In the ongoing race to develop ever-better materials and configurations for solar cells, there are many variables that can be adjusted to try to improve performance, including material type, thickness, and geometric arrangement. De...
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Trimble GNSS Base Station improves satellite tracking for remote operations
Trimble GNSS Base Station improves satellite tracking for remote operations Trimble introduced today the Trimble®R750 GNSS Modular Receiver, a connected base station for use in civil construction, geospatial and agricultural applications. The R750 provides improved base station performance, giving c...
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Point One Navigation and Quectel deliver location precision to Robotics and Agriculture
Point One Navigation and Quectel deliver location precision to Robotics and Agriculture Point One Navigation, a leader in precision location technology, and Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global supplier of IOT modules and antennas, today announced the LG69T-AM, the latest addition to the LG69T GNSS...
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Lafarge Ultra Green Cement delivers Sustainable Mining to Kitimat in Canada
Lafarge Ultra Green Cement delivers Sustainable Mining to Kitimat in Canada As a leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge Canada is making it easier for mining companies to extract material sustainably. A new ultra low carbon cement – part of their ECOPlanet portfolio,...
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