Hydrodemolition specialist Aquajet has released the Evolution 3.1 control system alongside three dedicated Aqua Cutter 450 attachments and a 400 hp Ecosilence high-pressure pump unit. Evolution 3.1 introduces updated process control for concrete removal, enabling more precise jet positioning and automated parameter adjustment on Aqua Cutter robots. The 400 hp Ecosilence package is designed to deliver stable high-pressure water for thick-section concrete and heavily reinforced structures while reducing on-site noise and fuel use compared with earlier units.

Heidelberg Materials reported third-quarter revenues up 10% to €6,413m, with financial result from continuing operations rising 9% to €1,281m, signalling strong demand across its cement, aggregates and ready-mix portfolio. Management is prioritising low carbon products, implying further investment in clinker substitution, alternative fuels and supplementary cementitious materials. For infrastructure contractors and designers, this points to wider availability of lower-CO₂ binders and concretes, potentially easing specification of reduced-embodied-carbon structures under tightening European climate regulations.

Terex Corporation has agreed to acquire Belgian mobile crushing and screening specialist Keestrack, folding it into the Terex Materials Processing division while retaining Keestrack as an independent brand. Keestrack, founded in 1988 and supplying mobile crushers, screening units and processing plants in more than 65 countries through over 70 distributors, will keep its existing management structure, with Peter and Frederik Hoogendoorn remaining in leadership roles. Completion is targeted for Q4 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, with both firms trading separately until closing.