All Demolition & Recycling Articles

Former NDA executive director dies
William (Bill) Baker, the National Demolition Association’s first executive director, has sadly died after suffering a stroke on 5th June 2008.
Israel ups recycling effort
Out of a total of 3.5 million tones of C&D waste understood to be produced annually in Israel, in 2007 recycling operations across the country succeeded in processing 700,000 tonnes, around 20%.
Spanish success for Firstgrade
UK fixed system supplier Firstgrade Recycling Systems has deliver its first ever waste screening system to a Spanish customer through the company’s dealer in that country, Macarsan.
Keltbray adds recycling reach
Keltbray Group has extended its recycling and waste management arm through the formation of a new company, Keltbray Hunt Ltd, which has acquired the assets of Barham Group, including Barham Waste Services in a deal, the terms of which were not disclosed.
Debut for Dust Fighter
A new tool for dust suppression is now available from Tower Light
New cutting tools from Terex
Terex has introduced a number of new transverse cutting tools into the North American market
Bringing down the Antelope
A Hitachi EX670 belonging to Southern Demolition has been working on the demolition of Antelope Park in Southampton, UK
The passing of Sidney Hunt Snr
Sidney Hunt Snr was one of the leading lights of the UK demolition industry in the last 50 years
Volvos at work
Wastecycle has added Volvo equipment to its fleet at its recycling centre in Colwick
Russian airport job for JCB
JCB equipment was used during the demolition of a terminal building at Koltsovo International Airport, Russia
New pulverisers from Arden
French demolition attachment manufacturer Arden Equipment has launched a new four model range of hydraulic concrete pulverisers in the shape of the BBH range.
Kobelco's baby high reach
For sale in Japan only, Kobelco offers a 4.3 tonne mini excavator with a reach of over 8 m for demolition
Roman summer
The EDA’s Summer 2008 conference in Rome in May brought a record attendance and a record number of sponsors. D&Ri reports
Underwater demolition: Hand-held tools and wet suits
Clearing and uncovering the river running through the Danish city of Aarhus created a problem for one Danish contractor, who faced the challenge of removing underwater foundations. Hand-held tools and wet suits were the solution
End of the show
Three Italiian contractors have joined forces to carry out the complex demolition work at Milan’s Fiera Milano exhibition centre. D&Ri reports
Terex acquires ASV
Terex has completed the acquisition of ASV, a US-based manufacturer of compact rubber track loaders and related accessories, undercarriages and traction products.
Increased productivity
The new T320 compact tracked loader launched by Bobcat is designed for increased productivity and greater attachment performance
JCB skid steer at CDC Ltd
At the end of last year, UK contractor CDC Demolition invested in two JCB Series II Robot 160 machines modified for demolition in the factory, to add to the three Series I machines already in its 25-unit fleet
First in, last out: skid steer loaders for the demolition sector
The skid steer loader is one of the tools of choice for demolition contractors – used during soft strip through to ground clearance at project end and therefore a common sight on demolition jobs. D&Ri reports on the sector in general and a major move by JCB
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