Roundtable: Sustainability in the construction and quarrying industries

January 23, 2024

Dive into the heart of the construction and quarrying industries with our expert roundtable featuring Jeremy Harsin from Cummins, Pontus Evertsson from Volvo CE, and Michael Gomes from Topcon. Discover the latest on-site trends and the future of smart technology, and join us in the pursuit of a sustainable planet!

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