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04.02.2021 (549 Clicks)

Anglo American contributes up to Us$30 Million towards global Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-Out

Anglo American is making available up to US$30 million of support towards the global roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines across its operational footprint. The nature of the contribution, consisting of cash and in-kind support, will differ by country based on the vaccine deployment models being adopted by, and the needs of, each country. Anglo American’s support is expected to include contributions towards the procurement of vaccines by host governments, as well as logistical support and health and other infrastructure required to facilitate the efficient roll-out of vaccines.

03.02.2021 (630 Clicks)

Sika extends Product Portfolio for Sweden's Mining Industry

Sika has further expanded additive production for shotcrete at Spånga, near Stockholm in Sweden, and upscaled to the latest-generation technology.

The new process makes it possible to deliver tailored solutions in demanding projects for customers. The primary customer of the set accelerator marketed under the Sigunit brand is the mining industry, for which a high level of early strength development and maximum safety in shotcrete application is key.

Ivo Schädler, Regional Manager EMEA: 'The new technology allows us to offer reliable shotcrete solutions that are tailored to customer requirements in the best possible way. Our customers include leading mining companies that sign long-term supply agreements with us. The potential for growth is not limited to Sweden alone, with mining projects in Finland and tunnel construction projects in Norway and Iceland.'

SOLID GROWTH IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN 2021

Although COVID-19 has slowed the construction industry in Sweden too, the turnaround is expected to emerge as early as 2021, with growth of 3.4%. The long-term outlook for the construction sector is positive, mainly driven by investments in infrastructure in the areas of transportation and renewable energies.

About SIKA AG

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 100 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its 25,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 7.88 billion in 2020. At the end of 2019, Sika won the Swiss Technology Award for an innovative new adhesive technology.

                     

02.02.2021 (590 Clicks)

Normet upgrades TBM Soil Conditioners

Following the recent launch of their new range of Tail Sealants earlier this year, Normet has continued to optimise their TBM offering with the recent introduction of their upgraded soil conditioning technologies.

29.01.2021 (588 Clicks)

Fugro wins multidisciplinary Contract on Germany’s SuedLink Renewables Powerline

Vössing Engineers have awarded Fugro a geotechnical and water consulting contract to support the route planning, permitting and installation of 106 km of underground power cables on Section 2 of Germany’s new Suedlink powerline.

29.01.2021 (607 Clicks)

Flatiron wins California Infrastructure Projects

Flatiron has been selected by the City of San Diego to construct the Morena Pump Station, a key component of the city’s bold Pure Water San Diego Program. The design-bid-build project, valued at $110 million, is slated to begin in June 2021 and complete in 2025.

28.01.2021 (610 Clicks)

Metso Outotec wins an Order for an Iron Ore Pelletizing Plant in China

Metso Outotec has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co. Ltd (BSIET) on the delivery of environmentally sound technology for an iron ore pelletizing plant to be built in Southwest China. The order value is not disclosed. The contract has been booked into Metals segment Q4 2020 orders received.

27.01.2021 (722 Clicks)

Voith introduces SafeSet EZi – the newest Generation of Torque limiting Couplings

Voith extends its comprehensive range of torque limiting couplings by introducing SafeSet EZi, thus meeting the growing demand for maximum performance and highest safety in industrial environments. The Voith SafeSet series of torque limiting couplings suits all applications and is well-known to facilitate an immediate release at a pre-set torque in the event of a torque overload and therefore protects drive trains and maximize productivity.

27.01.2021 (608 Clicks)

World’s largest Reed Bed Treatment Plant in Operation for 10 Years

In the middle of a desert landscape in Oman, BAUER Nimr LLC, a local subsidiary of Bauer Resources GmbH, has now been operating the world’s largest commercial reed bed treatment plant for ten years. With an area of 13.5 km², it is roughly the size of 1,600 football fields. It can even be seen on satellite images. The plant is a multi-award winning flagship project for the biological cleaning of polluted water from oil production at the Nimr oil field in the south of the country, with the first phase of the project completed by Bauer Nimr in 2011.

26.01.2021 (705 Clicks)

CFO leaves Fugro after 7 Years

The Supervisory Board of Fugro NV announced that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Paul Verhagen has decided to leave the company.

26.01.2021 (623 Clicks)

Bright Minds for the Future

Hatch recognized as Top Employer for Young People