Cement News tagged under: Holcim
Holcim launches digital twin cement plant in Switzerland03 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim claims it has launched the world’s first cement plant digital twin, a real-time 3D virtual model accurately replicating one of its sites in Switzerland. The digital twin integrates Holcim’s enterprise software and performance prediction algorithms with the 3D model, enabling faster, more efficient and more reliable operations at minimal cost. The project is part of Holcim’s Plants of Tomorrow programme , deploying Industry 4.0 technologies across its sites for enhanced eff... |
Magali Anderson joins Anglo American Plc01 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsGlobal mining company, Anglo American, has announced that Magali Anderson will join its Board as a non-executive director and a member of its Board Sustainability Committee, with effect from 1 April 2023. Ms Anderson is chief sustainability and innovation officer of Holcim Group and a member of its executive committee. A mechanical engineer, she has spent the majority of her career in the oil and gas industry in a number of operational, commercial and business transformation leadership roles... |
Holcim announces plans for new chairman27 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has announced that Beat Hess, chairman of the company since 2016, has decided not to seek re-election to the Board of Directors at the AGM in May 2023. The board intends to propose Jan Jenisch, current CEO of Holcim, as the new chairman. Subject to the vote, Mr Jenisch will succeed as the chairman and continue as CEO of Holcim for a limited duration. According to the company, this double mandate is for a limited duration and a CEO successor will be announced within the next 12 month... |
Holcim reshapes for the future24 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim caught the cement world's attention this week when it announced the launch of a major low carbon cement project in Europe. The French cement plant of Saint-Pierre-la-Cour is the location of the project that will use the company's proprietary ProximaTech technology to produce ECOPlanet cement, which is a calcined clay cement, with a 50 per cent lower CO2 footprint than OPC. The development of the ECOPlanet cement in France was given an important boost after the French government com... |
Holcim reports net sales of CHF29,289m in 202224 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim reported its financial results for 2022 announcing net sales of CHF29,189m (US$31.2m) for 2022. This was a 12.9 per cent rise on a LfL basis compared to the prior year. The increase was driven by the fast expansion of the Solutions & Products division, which grew by 54 per cent compared to the previous year. Holcim CEO, Jan Jenish, said: " In 2022, we delivered record financial results with CHF 29.2bn in net sales, CHF 4.8bn in recurring EBIT, 9.5 per cnet ROIC and a record ... |
New plant director for Holcim Jerez plant23 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim España has appointed José María Gómez as new plant manager of the company’s Jerez plant. His work will focus on promoting innovation and sustainability through circularity, resource efficiency and development of the environment to accelerate Holcim Group ’s green growth strategy. Mr Gómez was previously head of production at the Montcada I Reixac plant. He has a degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Castilla-La Mancha and has more than 15 years of extensive ... |
Holcim Spain invests EUR8m in AF at Toledo plant22 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim España has invested EUR8m in expanding its alternative fuel facilities at its Villaluenga de la Sagra cement plant in Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha province. The investment enables the plant to achieve a thermal substitution rate of 85 per cent and manage around 100,000t of waste. As a result, the Villaluenga de la Sagra works will reduce its CO 2 emissions by more than 30,000tpa. Carmen Díaz, CEO of Holcim España, said: “With this new module, we celebrate another step in our green ... |
Holcim acquires FDT Flachdach Technologie GmbH17 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has signed an agreement to acquire FDT Flachdach Technologie GmbH (FDT), a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic roofs with a strong presence in fast-growing European markets with 2022 net sales of EUR50m. As a technology and sustainability leader in its sector, FDT will complement Holcim’s integrated roofing offer and strengthen the geographical footprint of the business. With this acquisition, Holcim roofing systems will exceed US$4bn in net sales ahead of schedule, accoridng to t... |
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh appoints new CEO16 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Board of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd (LHBL) has announced the appointment of Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury as the new CEO for the company. Iqbal Chowdhury will succeed Rajesh Surana who has been promoted to area manager of east and south africa region for Holcim Group . Iqbal Chowdhury is the first Bangladeshi CEO of LHBL. He is a widely experienced professional with a strong commercial and financial track record spanning over a 22-years career in reputed multinational companies in ... |
Cement industry stakeholders seek amendments to TEN-T Regulation15 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim , Heidelberg Materials , Salonit Anhovo , SINTEF and CEMBUREAU are among 24 stakeholders that have signed a letter from Bellona and the Clean Air Task Force (CATF) calling on the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) to support amendments to the Trans-European Transport Network ( TEN-T) Regulation to recognise transport of CO 2 to storage via ship, rail, barge and truck. While transport of CO 2 to storage via pipeline will undoubtedly be crucial in a... |