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The international market of aggregates for the construction sector has a promising future in the long term. There are several reasons that point to this. According to a study published by Leiden University, in the Netherlands, the global demand for sand tends to rise up-to 45% by the middle of the year 2060. This scenario might cause a shortage of the material and alternative means of producing it, since most sand that is suitable for industry is extracted from rivers and it impacts environment, livelihoods and can speed up riverbed erosion.
To avoid such impact, one of the solutions proposed to local governments by the Leiden University study is to encourage the greater use of alternatives, such as gravel, slag, aggregates, demolition waste and crushed concrete mixed in cement. Considering this scenario, Athox Mining Solutions is strengthening the sales of crushing and screening equipment in the international market.
The company’s head quarter is based in Brazil and a branch office is located in Florida – USA. “In 2022 we exported for the first time to the demanding North American market. We sent them an impact crusher and three different models of modular vibrating screens”, says Paulo José Alves dos Santos, director of engineering and innovation at Athox. According to Paulo, the Athox machines are attracting the attention of the international market due to aspects such as innovative design, robustness and production capacity, in addition to the personalized service provided by the company, as well as in the Brazilian market.
“Athox Mining Solutions guarantees a team of highly prepared professionals, able to answer to the technical support needs of its customers in an agile manner. Companies have been coming to us because they want to improve their performance in their operation and results in the crushing and screening process. Our customized solutions for each mining/ agreggates company are based on this purpose”, details Paulo.
The North American Market for Aggregates
According to projections by the Burgex Mining Consultants, the US construction aggregates industry has been growing by 34%, from 2020 to 2025, based on revenues, and by 16% based on aggregate production. This scenario is promising for companies that produce the material. Therefore, those companies need to keep their machines in efficient conditions to meet current and future demand.
The mining industry in the United States has a long history, standing out in its importance and activity. In the year of 2020, the value added by mining to the US economy from the 12,714 active mines totaled almost 57 billion US dollars. The most common commodities are sand, gravel, stone and coal.
It is worth remembering that aggregates such as gravel sand and gravel are some of the most extracted materials worldwide in quarries. When mixed with substances such as bitumen and cement, they provide the strength and stability needed to construct buildings, bridges and pave roads.
Get in touch, Athox will come to you
Athox Mining Solutions gives all the support to its customers, from studying their needs and customizing the equipment, to defining the most suitable products for them. With dynamic professionals and high quality services, the engineering team dedicates the necessary attention and support to the customers, with an attractive cost-benefit ratio and a personalized service, focused on the best results.
“We serve all ranges and segments of companies in the aggregates industry”, concludes Paulo.
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