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FAIRPORT and CEMEX: THE STORY CONTINUES

Founded in Mexico in 1906, CEMEX has grown from a small regional player to one of the world’s top companies in the global cement industry. A significant part of this development was the acquisition of RMC in 2005 and today CEMEX is one of the five major cement manufacturers in the UK, operating from three sites – Rugby, South Ferriby and Tilbury. Fairport’s involvement with major cement projects after years of installing minor projects actually started at Rugby in 1998…

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June visit to the Port of Tilbury: sign up now

The MHEA has its next site visit on Thursday 13 June. Visiting the Port of Tilbury (London), the event will provide a fascinating insight into the workings of London’s major port. To reserve your place, please contact secretary@mhea.co.uk or by calling her on 01787 226995. MHEA site visits provide invaluable access for members to the inside story of some of the UK’s most hard to access facilities. The visit to Tilbury, which is one of eight ports owned by Forth…

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Meet the MHEA in Northern Ireland success bodes well for BULKEX 2019

The Materials Handling Engineers Association has held a successful Meet the MHEA for bulk handling companies in Northern Ireland. Exhibitors and guests alike had a profitable and interesting morning, networking, discussing business and sharing ideas; all said it created an exciting preliminary before BULKEX in October. Northern Ireland is the epicentre of the world’s manufacturers of crushing, screening, washing and concrete batching technologies. The MHEA organised the free networking event to meet local businesses and professionals involved in the industry. …

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Roy Dobson 1954-2019

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Roy Dobson passed away suddenly on Tuesday the 30th of April while working at his desk at home. Roy was extremely well known throughout the many industries we work in but in particular the mining and quarrying sectors having obtained a BSc. (Hons) in Minerals Engineering from the University of Birmingham and then going on to work for Matthew Hall Ortech, Kennedy and Donkin and since 1995 Fairport Engineering. Roy…

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MHEA Awards now open for entries

The Materials Handling Engineers Association has announced its Excellence Awards are now open. Taking place on the evening of 16 October at Eastwood Hall Hotel, Nottingham, during BULKEX 2019, the Excellence Awards showcase the very best that the bulk materials handling industry has to offer. Entry is free and Awards Entry packs can be accessed through the MHEA website www.mhea.co.uk. With five categories to consider, the Excellence Awards are an essential part of the calendar and a real opportunity for…

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British Steel Site Visit 20.03.19

On Wednesday 20th March 2019 21 members of the MHEA met for a tour of the British Steel site. British Steel provided an excellent presentation and after members were invited on a tour around the site. Members were able to visit the coal handling plant; observe coke oven batteries pushing coke from safe vantage point; visit ore prep plant observe ore blending operation stacker reclaimer; visit caster operation, witness cast steel bloom discharge and handling; visit Rail and Section mill…

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Member news and updates welcome

The MHEA exists for its members and we are ready, willing and able to share your news and updates in our newsletter, on the website and on Twitter. If you have a marketing team or PR agency, please encourage them to share your news with fellow members and the wider industry. The MHEA marketing channels are free to use for all members. Email secretary@mhea.co.uk.

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75% stands now sold for BULKEX

There are now fewer than 20 stands left for this year’s BULKEX as there has been extremely strong interest early on. Exhibition stands are £495.00 for members and £595.00 for non-members and those interested in taking a stand at the two-day event in October are advised to contact the MHEA early to ensure they obtain their preferred location.

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Sponsorship packages still available for BULKEX

Businesses interested in taking a sponsorship package at this year’s BULKEX should speak urgently with the MHEA’s secretariat. There are still excellent opportunities to get your business name in front of influential decision-makers for the duration of the event and beyond. You can contact the MHEA by calling 01787 226995 or by emailing secretary@mhea.co.uk.

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June visit to Tilbury Docks: places still available

There are still a few places left for the site visit to Tilbury Docks, Essex, on Thursday 13 June. The Port of Tilbury (London) is the largest of eight ports owned by Forth Ports. As London’s major port it is also the largest multi-modal port in the South East, and 3rd largest port in the UK. The port has an annual throughput of 16 million tonnes per annum and this is estimated to value around £8.7 billion; this makes it…

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