Cement News tagged under: Holcim Argentina
Holcim Argentina acquires first electric quarry vehicle17 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Argentina has announced the addition of an electric truck to its vehicle fleet, contributing to reducing carbon emissions in line with the company’s sustainability strategy. The company added in a statement, “This is the first electric truck to be used in a quarry within the country, a breakthrough that represents a clear transformation of the construction industry towards a future with more innovation and sustainability.” Through this New Pure Electric Mining Trick model, o... |
Holcim Argentina acquires 51% stake in Quitam SA29 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Argentina has acquired a 51 per cent stake in paints and liquid membranes producer Quitam SA. According to Holcim, the move is “aligned with the Holcim Group strategy focused on expanding its portfolio with products and services that provide comprehensive solutions for construction.” The deal includes a paint and coatings factory with an installed production capacity of 40m litres per year. Holcim plans to supply Quitam’s products to the market through its existing retail network... |
Holcim Argentina to set up household waste processing plant in Mendoza18 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim (Argentina) SA will set up a household waste processing plant in Las Heras, Mendoza province, Argentina, to process waste into an alternative fuel for Holcim’s cement plants. The project represents an investment of around US$10m. Commissioning is expected in 2023. Holcim currently uses on average 15 per cent alternative fuels to run its kilns in Argentina. However, in Mendoza, where Holcim has been co-processing disused tyres and industrial waste, that share falls to four per cent... |
Holcim Argentina warns of gas shortage stopping kilns over winter06 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Argentina’s CEO, Christian Dedeu, has warned that clinker production at its plants could come to a halt as he has no guarantee that there will be gas to fire the kilns this coming winter (June-August 2022). “We do not have guaranteed gas for the winter, which puts cement production at risk. The impact can be very strong for the construction activity,” said Mr Dedeu. Moreover, gas prices remain sky-high and the rise in production costs is difficult to offset. However, the company is ... |
Holcim Argentina inaugurates US$120m new line20 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Argentina has inaugurated a new line at its Malagueño plant in Cordoba, following an investment of around US$120m. The project included the construction of a new kiln line, a state-of-the-art vertical roller mill and a dispatch centre. The new clinker production line will increase capacity by 512,000tpa or 45 per cent. The new mill also adds an additional 630,000t, taking total plant capacity to 4.7Mta. "The new line is a big bet on the domestic market and responds to the growing n... |
Holcim Argentina appoints new commercial director17 July 2020, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Argentina has named Victor Mariaca as new commercial director. Mr Mariaca held previously commercial positions within Holcim, including regional commercial manager. He has also led commercial development at Grupo Herdez and Clorox in Mexico. "I am very happy to assume this new position, I hope I can contribute my experience to help the company achieve its objectives in this great country," said Mr Mariaca, who is Mexican and has a degree in Marketing from the Institute of Technolo... |
Argentina remains optimistic17 December 2019, Published under Cement NewsArgentina is facing more economic woes as inflation, interest rates, unemployment and the poverty rate continue to climb. But given the pressing need for both housing and infrastructure, its cement producers continue to invest in new capacity. With a new occupant at the Casa Rosada, the Argentine President’s executive mansion, the country has an optimistic view of the future At the end of October, Argentinians went to the polls to elect their president amid challengi... |
Holcim Argentina appoints Christian Dedeu as CEO10 December 2019, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Argentina will have a new CEO from January 2020. The company named Christian Dedeu, the first Argentinian to be appointed in the top job. Christian holds an economics degree from Universidad del Salvador as well as an MBA from the Universidad Austral. He has been employed by LafargeHolcim since 2007 and has served in various commercial, marketing and retail roles in Argentina and Costa Rica. “I feel very happy and proud to lead the Holcim Argentina team and continue betting on the... |
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