Cement News tagged under: Western Europe
New Holcim Board member proposed04 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has proposed Catrin Hinkel, CEO of Microsoft Switzerland, for election to its Board of Directors. She stands for election alongside nominee Michael H McGarry at Holcim’s Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2024. All other members are standing for re-election and Jan Jenisch is proposed for re-election as Chairman of the Board. With the proposed nominations, the Holcim Board will comprise 11 members, 10 of whom are independent according to the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate... |
CEMEX receives EUR4.8m to reduce natural resource use03 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsSpain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has awarded a EUR4.8m (US$5.2m) to CEMEX España as part of its Strategic Project for the Recovery and Economic Transformation (PERTE) of the Circular Economy to improve the circularity of its processes. The grant represents 35 per cent of the approved EUR13.7m budget to develop and implement the “L2 cross-cutting action to boost the economy – Increasing the efficiency of raw materials in cement manufactu... |
Buzzi SpA's 2023 regional results see cement sales climb in Italy03 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi SpA reported domestic hydraulic binders and clinker sales in Italy up 2.1 per cent in 2023, while the ready-mix concrete output slightly declined 1.4 per cent. The average prices of cement and concrete confirmed their improvement compared to the previous period. Such trend in volumes and prices led to net sales of EUR818.3m, up 12.7 per cent (EUR726.2m in 2022). Ebitda achieved EUR175.2m, more than doubled compared to EUR82m of last year. USA US cement sales closed the year sli... |
Bedeschi SpA to supply crushing unit to Buzzi Unicem03 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsBedeschi SpA has announced a finalised contract with Buzzi to provide a double-stage crushing unit for their cement plant in Guidonia, Italy. The system will take in limestone lumps of up to 600mm and reduce these to less than 50mm. Each machine in the system will have a capacity of 750tph capacity with 2x315kW power installed. The project marks the continuation of the relationship between Buzzi and Bedeschi. |
Buzzi SpA reports consolidated cement sales of 26Mt in 202302 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsIn 2023 Buzzi SpA reported consolidated cement sales of 26.343Mt, down seven per cent compared to 2022. The generalised slowdown in deliveries, which has been already highlighted during the first half of the year, continued also during the following quarters, particularly in central Europe, Poland and the Czech Republic, where the residential sector significantly weighed on demand. In Italy and the United States sales volumes showed some resilience. Ready-mix concrete sales amounted to ... |
Ketton works faces opposition for quarry expansion plans02 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials Ketton works plans to extend its Grange Top quarry, adjacent to Ketton cement works as mineral reserves are running out. However, hundreds of people have signed a petition opposing plans to expand a quarry at Ketton, UK. Two new areas, already in Hanson’s ownership, known as Field 14 and Northwest Land, have been identified as suitable extensions and a planning application is currently being considered by Rutland County Council. More than 450 people have signe... |
Holcim forms network partnership with Ellen MacArthur Foundation01 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has entered a network partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to accelerate circularity in the built environment. With this partnership, Holcim aims to support businesses, cities and public authorities in creating a circular economy for the built environment with toolkits, science-based research, advocacy and coalition-building. Together, Holcim and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation aim to accelerate the transition to a circular built environment, which includes refurbishing ... |
Titan has released its Integrated Annual Report 202329 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsTitan has released its integrated annual report 2023 (IAR), which outlines the group’s financial, as well as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. 2023 was a year of record-breaking performance, increased shareholder returns and long-term stakeholder value creation, in line with its Green Growth Strategy 2026. These accomplishments underscore TITAN's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer-centricity, said the company. In line with its Strategy 2026, TITA... |
Ecocem announces plans to expand production in The Netherlands28 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsEcocem agrees deal with Overslagbedrijf Moerdijk to expand production and storage capacity in The Netherlands (© Ecocem) Europe’s leading provider of low-carbon cement technologies, Ecocem , has reportedly negotiated a deal with Overslagbedrijf Moerdijk (OBM) to expand production and storage capacities in The Netherlands. The deal is a part of Ecocem’s plans to make its ‘ACT technology’ commercially available by 2026. ACT is a breakthrough cement technology that comb... |
Saint-Gobain issues first double green bond27 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsSaint-Gobain has successfully priced its first double green bond, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable construction. This follows a Sustainability Linked Bond in August 2022 and renewal in December 2023 of its backup revolving credit facility as a Sustainability Linked Loan. Two tranches of the green bond have been issued – EUR1bn with a six-year maturity and a 3.375 per cent coupon, and EUR1bn with a 10-year maturity and a 3.625 per cent coupon. According to the company, the bonds... |