Materials
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BrightHy will build hydrogen production capacity for Spanish cement manufacturing. The 2MW Buñol project links construction materials with industrial decarbonisation infrastructure.
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BKT is positioning Multimax MP 527 for compact plant fleets. The tyre is designed for telehandlers, backhoe loaders, compact loaders, and wheel loaders operating across construction, handling, and agri-industrial environments.
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SBM will target UK and Irish buyers at Hillhead 2026. The Austrian manufacturer will present hybrid-electric crushing equipment and mobile concrete production systems for quarrying, recycling, and flexible site-based concrete production.
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Finlay will debut its I-130RS impact crusher at Hillhead 2026. The new model sits between the I-120 and I-140 ranges, targeting quarrying, mining, and construction recycling operators needing strong output with easier transport.
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Recticel has opened a Belgian plant for industrial PIR recycling. The facility will turn insulation waste into recycled polyol for new high-performance boards.
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Forterra is adding surcharges as materials cost pressure returns again. Brick and concrete product pricing will be affected from June after rises in diesel, transport, and natural gas costs.
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Armacell has published EPDs for ArmaComfort acoustic insulation products range. The declarations give specifiers verified lifecycle data for building services noise-control applications.
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Travis Perkins Managed Services has been appointed to supply materials for Wandle’s 7,000-home portfolio, with TPgo Data supporting repairs visibility, product tracking, and van stock planning.
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Fox Group has acquired two construction materials and civils businesses. The deals add surfacing, cold milling, in-situ recycling, and ready-mixed concrete capacity to its integrated platform.
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HSE has tightened engineered stone guidance after fatal silicosis cases. Dry cutting is now deemed unacceptable, with water suppression, lower-silica materials, RPE, and health surveillance forming the core controls.