Cement News tagged under: Austria
Starlinger sues Chinese equipment manufacturers for patent infringement22 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsVienna-based equipment manufacturer Starlinger & Co Gesellschaft mbH, which has production plants in Austria, Germany and China, sued Chinese machine manufacturers and their customers (packaging producers) based on infringement of several of Starlinger’s patents. The legal proceedings have been settled with strict obligations for the equipment manufacturers. “Only the best are copied, as the saying goes. However, this is little consolation if it has economic consequences for innovative mac... |
Holcim invests in new cooler and PV plant at Mannersdorf02 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim will invest EUR10m in a new clinker cooler system to reduce heat consumption and save 18,000tpa of CO 2 at its plant in Mannersdorf , Austria. The project is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2025. In addition, the first phase of the plant’s new photovoltaic system has been completed. Solar panels with a capacity of 2.7MW were built on the site of the former chimney at the plant. A further stage of the PV installation is due for completion next year. When commissioned, t... |
Alpacem launches EUR50m Wietersdorf modernisation project14 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsAlpacem has announced a EUR50m plant modernisation project at its Wietersdorf cement plant in Austria. The project includes a new grinding plant that could save up to 21,000tpa of CO 2 and reduce electricity consumption. The project is scheduled for completion by 2027. Alongside the modernisation, the company plans to construct a new cement silo plant in the Görtschitztal valley, which will be directly connected to the railroad. Alpacem has an ambitious target to be carbon neutral by... |
Wietersdorf invests in renewable power in Slovenia03 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsAustria-based Wietersdorfer Group will be participating with Austrian experts in the energy sector to achieve its goal in producing carbon-neutral cement by 2035. Through AAE Gamit, a specialist in renewable energy projects, Wietersdorfer Group will implement wind and solar power projects in Primorska region, Slovenia. Together with Energie AG Oberösterreich and the ÖKOENERGIE Group from Wolkersdorf, the Carinthian Wietersdorfer Group will make a significant contribution to the implement... |
RHI Magnesita to acquire Resco Group11 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsRHI Magnesita has announced plans to acquire US-based Resco Group, a manufacturer of alumina and refractories. The deal is reported to be worth up to US$430m, says Reuters. According to RHI Magnesita, the move will accelerate its growth in alumina-based refractories and enable it to offer its US customer base an improved range of products. “The acquisition advances our 'local for local' production strategy and will shorten supply chains, improve our speed of reaction, and increase the se... |
Rohrdorfer Zement breaks ground on CO2 capture plant29 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsRohrdorfer Zement is building Austria's first large-scale CO 2 recovery plant in the cement industry. Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler, Provincial Councillor Markus Achleitner and Provincial Councillor Stefan Kaineder broke ground at Rohrdorfer Zement GmbH in Gmunden this week. The plant can recover 30,000tpa of CO 2 , enabling the production of 50,000tpa of CO 2 -free cement. The plant is scheduled to go into operation in late autumn 2026. |
MCi Carbon to provide CCU plant for RHI Magnesita19 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsRefractories specialist RHI Magnesita has announced an industrial-scale carbon capture project with MCi Carbon. RHI Magnesita will be MCi Carbon’s first global commercial customer. Alongside an additional multi-million-dollar investment from RHI Magnesita, MCi Carbon's will accelerate its mission to scale up and commercialise its carbon capture and utilisation technology (CCU). "This investment marks a pivotal moment for MCi Carbon and underscores the trust our partners place in our transfo... |
FCT Combustion appoint European and African sales manager10 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsFCT Combustion has appointed Átila Soares as its sales manager for Europe and Africa. Átila will be based in the company’s office in Vienna, Austria. Átila was previously at the AUMUND Group, where he has held several roles over the past 18 years, including sales manager for the past seven years. He also holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial (FEI), Brazil. FCT Combustion is pleased to have Átila on the team to support the company’s ongoing growt... |
RHI Magnesita opens new office in Mexico22 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsRHI Magnesita has opened a new customer service hub in Monterrey, Mexico. The new offices are located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo León. “We are proud to be expanding into Monterrey and showcasing our brand in this new area. We’re confident that the addition of the team in this office will support our focus on providing our customers with the best experience,” said Craig Powell, North America regional president, RHI Magnesita. The company serves customers around the world fro... |
UNTHA appoints global marketing director07 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsAustria-based shredding technology specialist UNTHA has appointed a new global marketing director as part of its plans for significant growth over the next five years. Katie Mallinson has joined the EUR80m turnover company following almost 15 years working with the business as a supplier. Until recently, she was managing director of global communications firm Scriba PR, which she founded in 2013. Now a permanent member of the UNTHA team, her role is to support the continued expansion of UNT... |