Latest Construction Materials News

SGH Ltd reported solid FY25 results with EBIT rising 8% to $1.54 billion, supported by strong performances in Boral and WesTrac, alongside a 49% surge in operating cash flow. The company projects continued earnings growth in FY26 amid disciplined capital management and operational improvements.

Pure Hydrogen Corporation has secured over $3 million in new orders for hydrogen fuel cell trucks, including prime movers for Scott Lovatt Transport and concrete agitator trucks for Heidelberg Materials, signaling rising commercial adoption of clean transport technology in Australia.

Zeotech Limited has secured a binding offtake term sheet with MSI, granting exclusive rights to supply and market its kaolin products across key Asian markets, underpinning its Toondoon Kaolin Project development.

After four years on Colorado’s I-70 Vail Pass, EdenCrete® concrete shows markedly superior durability compared to standard and silica fume mixes, signaling a potential shift in high-altitude road construction.

Macro Metals Limited has progressed exploration at its Turner Iron Ore Project, secured a mining services contract in the East Pilbara, and completed key rehabilitation works, positioning itself for upcoming drilling and operational milestones.

Zeotech Limited’s latest quarterly report highlights a robust Preliminary Feasibility Study for its AusPozz™ low-carbon cement project, alongside successful commercial concrete trials and promising methane reduction technology.

Green360 Technologies has made significant strides in low-carbon cement development through a joint venture with PERMAcast and reported strong financial growth at its Pittong kaolin operations. The company is progressing towards commercial-scale production of sustainable building materials while expanding into new markets.

The Commerce Commission has issued a Statement of Issues regarding Viridian NZ Bidco’s proposed acquisition of Metro Glass, highlighting potential competition risks in New Zealand’s glass processing and installation markets.

ClearVue Technologies and LandGlass subsidiary LandVac have entered a strategic partnership to co-develop and commercialize advanced solar vacuum insulated glazing products, aiming to revolutionize energy-efficient building materials worldwide.

Fletcher Building unveiled a comprehensive strategic review and FY25 outlook at its Investor Day, highlighting a focus on manufacturing and distribution alongside significant restructuring costs. The company targets a leaner operation with disciplined capital management and a net debt goal of NZD 400m to 900m.

Eden Innovations is expanding the use of its EdenCrete® concrete additives across major infrastructure projects in Colorado, including a high-rise, public pools, and a massive highway upgrade.

Eden Innovations is set to consolidate its shares and launch a $6.6 million entitlement offer to reduce debt and fund global expansion of its EdenCrete® and OptiBlend® products.