Cement News tagged under: Holcim
Aggregate Industries appoints group strategy and commercial growth director23 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsAggregate Industries , part of Holcim , has appointed Kaziwe Kaulule as its new group strategy and commercial growth director. With a career spanning over 19 years with the Holcim Group, Mr Kaulule brings extensive experience to the role, including operations, digital transformation, business development, and mergers and acquisitions. His most recent role was as chief executive officer (CEO) at Lafarge Industries South Africa . He has also served as CEO at Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe and h... |
Holcim US rebrand reaches Atlanta17 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim US has announced that the expansion of its rebrand has now touched down in Atlanta, Georgia, one of its major cement distribution markets. The transition will see the company refresh its branding and renew its commitment to sustainability as part of the global focus on becoming a net-zero company. With cement terminals in Cartersville, Duluth and Covington, Georgia, the rebranding initiative reinforces Holcim’s dedication to the Metro Atlanta area and Southern region, according ... |
M2Linx Design SL wins Algerian order for truck bag loader16 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsM2Linx Design SL has been awarded an order for the integration of a truck bag l oader at one of Lafarge’s cement plants in Algeria. The truck bag l oader (TBL) has been chosen by Lafarge Group to optimise its operational systems and streamline product distribution at its operations in the north African country. M2Linx Design SL claims that its industrial communication systems and state-of-the-art equipment programming allow the company to create a seamless connection between techn... |
Holcim exits Uganda and Tanzania15 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has signed agreements to divest its businesses in Uganda and Tanzania. It has agreed to sell Hima Cement Ltd , its local subsidiary in Uganda, to the Sarrai Group, for an enterprise value of US$120m. Holcim has also agreed to sell its 65 per cent share in Mbeya Cement Co Ltd in Tanzania to Amsons Group for an undisclosed sum. Completion of both transactions is subject to obtaining the respective regulatory clearances. Martin Kriegner, regional head Asia, Middle East and A... |
Holcim arrange shareholding agreement for Elite Cementos09 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe shareholders of the company Élite Cements SL , Grupo Simetry and Holcim España, have reached an agreement by which Holcim acquires the entire share capital of Élite Cements, thus becoming the sole partner of the company. Elite Cementos, located in the port of Castellón-el Grao, will continue to operate under the same brands and will continue its commercial activity, under Holcim Spain . For its part, Simetry Group continues with its diversification strategy. In recent years, Si... |
Holcim sets out European ambitions08 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim intends to drive profitable growth in Europe, reaching CHF10bn (US$11.1bn) in net sales and CHF1.6bn in EBIT by 2026 with increasing margins. According to the company, its ambition is to achieve annual organic growth of above four per cent in net sales and more than eight per cent in recurring EBIT to 2030 in Europe, while reducing CO 2 per net sales by 60 per cent compared to 2020. Miljan Gutovic, region head Europe, said, “Europe offers the most advanced regulatory environmen... |
Holcim sees 4% organic growth in 3Q23 sales27 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim reported net sales of CHF7340m (US$8147m) in the third quarter of 2023, down 8.8 per cent in absolute figures but up 4.3 per cent organically when compared with the 3Q22 when net sales reached CHF8045m. Recurring EBIT increased by 3.1 per cent (14.1 per cent organically) to CHF1600m in the 3Q23 from CHF1551m in the 3Q22. Jan Jenisch, Holcim chairman and CEO, said: “Q3 confirms Holcim’s strong earnings profile, with broad-based growth drivers delivering another increase in profita... |
Holcim España invests in renewable fuels at Carboneras plant25 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim España has reinforced its commitment to decarbonisation by investing in facilities for the use of renewable fuels at its Carboneras cement plant in Almería, Spain. The EUR4m project ensures that the plant is now capable of sourcing 70 per cent of its thermal energy requirements from renewable fuels, resulting in a reduction of more than 22,000t of CO 2 emissions linked to energy use. Attending the inauguration of the new facilities, Jorge Paradela, minister of industry, energy ... |
Campulung modernisation is completed23 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsKHD has successfully delivered upgrades to the pyroprocessing and cement grinding lines at Holcim Romania ’s Campulung cement plant . The project increases clinker production capacity at the plant and underlines KHD’s reputation as an expert and reliable partner for value-enhancing plant modernisation projects. “The Campulung project is a clear mark of confidence in our ability to design, engineer, and execute plant upgrade projects from one of the world’s largest cement producers,”... |
Holcim Romania expands Campulung plant10 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim (Romania) SA is investing over EUR25m to expand its cement plant in Campulung by 20 per cent. The investment will not only address the need for cement by the Romanian construction market, it will also help improve the plant’s sustainability by streamlining its logistics and reducing CO 2 emissions from the long-distance transportation of cement materials, according to Holcim. Holcim runs three facilities in Romania, located in Campulung, Alesd and Turda . |