Cement News tagged under: France
Holcim awarded grant for CCUS project in France25 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has been selected for a new grant from the EU’s Innovation Fund for its breakthrough carbon capture and storage (CCUS) project in Martres-Tolosane, France. This grant for the CarboClearTech project marks Holcim’s seventh CCUS project, advancing the European Green Deal. Milan Gutovic, CEO of Holcim, said, “Holcim is on course to make net-zero cement and concrete a reality at scale this decade. This support from the EU Innovation Fund testifies to the strength of our engineering t... |
Saint-Gobain signs electricity supply agreement with TotalEnergies09 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsSaint-Gobain has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with TotalEnergies to supply renewable electricity to Saint-Gobain’s French industrial facilities. It will take effect from January 2026 for a total volume of 875GWh over a period of five years. TotalEnergies will provide Saint-Gobain with a caseload supply of electricity and guarantees of origin for that amount of power. This will all be produced by TotalEnergies’ wind and solar plants based across France. Swaroop Srinath, energy... |
Hoffman Green's zero-clinker cement to decarbonise French housing project09 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsHoffmann Green Cement Technologies , a key player in the decarbonisation of the construction sector, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Podeliha, a leading social housing operator in the Pays de la Loire region. The collaboration focusses on the construction of the Avifaune residence, a decarbonised housing project aimed at promoting inclusive living and social diversity. The Avifaune project, located in Avrillé, Maine-et-Loire, will use Hoffmann Green’s innovative zero ... |
Calderys appoints new Chief Financial Officer03 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsCalderys has announced its appointment of Sander Bovee as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from 1 October 2024. Mr Bovee is a seasoned financial professional with experience leading global teams and businesses. He joins from Nouryon (previously AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals), a specialty chemicals company operating in over 80 countries with annual turnover exceeding US$5bn. Over the years, he held multiple global business and corporate finance roles based in the USA, China and T... |
Hoffman Green Technologies to supply clinker-free cements for eco-friendly swimming pools26 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsHoffmann Green Cement Technologies , a leading innovator in the development of clinker-free cement, has signed a partnership with Groupe Piscines Magiline, a prominent swimming pool manufacturer, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in pool construction. The agreement, set to run until 2026, focusses on promoting Hoffmann Green’s low-carbon cements throughout Piscines Magiline’s extensive network, spanning 26 countries and nearly 160 distributors. Based in Troyes, Piscines Magiline is reco... |
Val d'Azergue plant benefits from new dust filters at Cruas lime works26 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Lafarge France’s lime plant in Cruas has commissioned new dust-proof bag filters to significantly reduce kiln dust emissions. The design and installation of the filters required two years of studies and preparation and eight months of construction. The two high-performance bag filters, each comprising 128 bags (3.5m x 14cm diameter), replace the old water filters dating from the 1970s. Dust emissions at the kiln outlet have been virtually eradicated, measured at less than 0.5mg/Nm 3 ... |
Calderys Group holds 2024 safe.day24 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsRefractory supplier Calderys organised in all its industrial sites and offices the ‘safe.day’, a day on which the group halts operations for a few hours to promote and strengthen a strong health and safety culture across the company. On 20 September, employees and contractors were asked to stop operations and tasks, and dedicate some time to reinforcing the company’s health and safety culture with diverse activities. The theme of this year’s event was “Shared Vigilance” focussing on how e... |
Raw materials for burner tips in short supply18 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsFivesPillard, cement industry burner manufacturer, has announced that the availability of high grade stainless steel has decreased to the extent that burner tip manufacturing for the cement sector now has a delivery time of 24-26 weeks. Considering time for make effective the contracts and shipment, the total supply time can reach 40 weeks for the clients in some cases, claims the burner company. FivesPillard/MultiPower International will ensure customers have the necessary information to... |
Hoffman Green Technologies reports strong 1H24 results16 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsHoffmann Green Cement Technologies reported its 2024 half-year results, with revenue rising to EUR3.28m in 2024 from EUR1.68m in 2023, showing a 95.7 per cent increase. EBITDA improved to -EUR3.09m in 2024 from -EUR3.65m in 2023, marking a 15.2 per cent improvement, while the net loss widened to -EUR5.19m in 2024 from -EUR3.61m in 2023, a 44 per cent increase. Cash holdings fell to EUR25.03m in 2024 from EUR42m in 2023, a decrease of 40.4 per cent, and shareholders’ equity decreased to EUR67... |
Decarbonising construction with calcined clay11 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsOne of the ways Holcim is decarbonising construction is by increasing the use of calcined clays to further develop the company’s ECOPlanet low-carbon cements and enable large-scale low-carbon construction. The first ECOPlanet calcined clay cement was launched in La Malle, France, in 2021, with multiple additional product launches planned in 2024. By Amith Kalathingal and Rémi Barbarulo, Holcim Innovation Center, France. Calcined clay: the most reactive and most scaleable new mineral... |