Recent supply chain issues have put significant strain on the Australian construction industry, with resources such as building timber and steel proving more expensive to import at an increasingly delayed rate. This national dependence on outsourcing has highlighted the importance of local production and self-sufficiency when it comes to manufacturing vital materials.
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Reducing operational costs through good lubrication
Extending the life of heavy gear for cement manufacturers is crucial for them to save operational costs associated with maintenance. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out why from the John
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Barro-Adelaide Brighton merger won’t deter competition
Barro Group’s acquisition of Adelaide Brighton will not reduce competition in building materials manufacturing, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACC) has found.
After a three-month
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Adelaide Brighton expecting sales gain
Construction materials group Adelaide Brighton says it expects a slight improvement on sales this year in the areas of clinker, cement and lime.
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Call for environmental review of Adelaide Brighton Cement
The Greens have called for an early review of the emissions license for Adelaide Brighton Cement’s Birkenhead plant because its emissions are on the rise.
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Cement Australia to set up manufacturing facility near Adelaide
Adelaide Brighton will be losing one of its major customers with Cement Australia deciding to build its own plant to supply its needs in South Australia.
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Cement as a semiconductor
Electronics made from cement could be a reality in the future, as scientists from the US, Japan, Finland and Germany unravelled the formula for turning liquid cement into liquid metal.
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Adelaide Brighton buys into Malaysian cement
Australian-based buildings material maker Adelaide Brighton has shelled out $28.59 million for a 30 per cent stake in a Malaysian cement business.
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