Redbridge is the first borough in London to trial a new asphalt mix that can reduce the carbon footprint in road resurfacing works. The project has been led by Redbridge Council, in partnership with Kensons Highways, using the asphalt for road resurfacing at Lodge Hill, in Ilford.
The asphalt mix, supplied by Tarmac, lowered the carbon footprint from road resurfacing by incorporating a carbon negative product into the mix, called ACLA. Results showed that using ACLA, Tarmac’s asphalt reduced the project’s carbon footprint by 68%.
Wacker Neuson said that it managed to keep 2016 revenue stable despite challenging market conditions but profitability was impacted by crises in key markets.
The company is positive about 2017 and expects revenue and earnings to grow again.
Revenue for 2016 was €1.36 billion, up only 0.3% on 2015.
Profit was negatively affected by crises in emerging markets and industries as well as a number of one-off effects, the company said. Profit before interest and tax (EBIT) contracted 15% to just over €88
Solutions for a reduction in emissions, recycling and more efficiency are being introduced by major asphalt plant manufacturers as Patrick Smith reports. The demand to reduce all types of emissions and increase the use of recycled material has put pressure on industry to come up with answers, and asphalt production is no exception.
