Latest Construction Materials News

Eden Innovations has posted promising trial outcomes for its EdenCrete®Pz7 concrete additive across multiple sectors in India, highlighting performance gains and cost reductions amid the country’s rapid infrastructure growth.

Hazer Group has locked in a binding MOU with South Australia's Hallett Group to integrate its graphite into low-emissions concrete, reinforcing its regional decarbonisation foothold.

James Hardie Industries has been hit with a class action in Victoria alleging breaches of Australian corporate and consumer laws related to its financial forecasts. The company denies wrongdoing and plans a vigorous defence.

Fletcher Building posted a mixed quarterly volume update for Q3 FY26, with gains in light building products and distribution offset by weakness in heavy materials. The recent Middle East conflict adds new supply chain and cost pressures, complicating the outlook.

Eden Innovations reports robust expansion of its EdenCrete® concrete additives in North and South America, driven by new contracts with major ready-mix concrete producers. The company’s low-carbon products are gaining traction amid growing sustainability demands.

Calix Limited has secured a two-year toll processing agreement with Green360 Technologies to produce calcined clay for low-carbon cement, leveraging existing capacity without capital outlay. This partnership aims to advance sustainable cement production while potentially generating several million dollars in annual revenue for Calix.

Metro Performance Glass reports solid operational gains and a stronger balance sheet amid ongoing construction market challenges, though revenue falls short of earlier forecasts.

Eden Innovations Ltd reports a $1.43 million half-year profit, reversing prior losses thanks to a $4.45 million property sale and significant debt reduction, while advancing international commercialisation of its concrete and fuel technologies.

Wagners Holding Company Limited has reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with revenue climbing to $251.7 million and net profit after tax soaring 70% to $21 million. Improved margins and operational efficiencies across key segments underpin the strong performance.

Maas Group Holdings is selling its Construction Materials division for $1.7 billion to Heidelberg Materials Australia, marking a strategic pivot towards electrification, digital infrastructure, and AI-led growth.

Maas Group Holdings has agreed to sell its Construction Materials division for up to $1.703 billion, marking a strategic pivot towards digital infrastructure and electrification sectors. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, includes a significant minority investment in AI infrastructure developer Firmus Grid.

Eden Innovations has significantly reduced its debt burden and secured fresh capital, while expanding sales and trials of its advanced concrete additives across key international markets.