Cement News tagged under: Holcim
Holcim acquires Wiltshire Heavy Building Materials07 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has acquired UK-based Wiltshire Heavy Building Materials, a leading building solutions and material circularity company with net sales of over CHF20m (US$20.2m) in 2021. Driving circular construction, Wiltshire recycles 150,000t of construction and demolition waste (CDW) each year into aggregates and concrete with its state-of-the art material recovery system. Miljan Gutovic, region head EMEA at Holcim, says, "I am excited about the acquisition of Wiltshire, to advance our globa... |
Holcim partners with TotalEnergies to fully decarbonise Obourg plant06 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TotalEnergies to work together to fully decarbonise the cement producer’s Obourg plant in Belgium. In a bid to create the first carbon-free cement plant in Belgium, various energies and technologies will be assessed for the efficient capture, utilisation, and sequestration (CCUS) of around 1.3Mt of CO 2 emitted by the facility every year. Technologies include an innovative new air-oxyfuel switchable kiln, to facilitate the capt... |
Holcim buys Polymers Sealants North America05 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has completed the acquisition of the Polymers Sealants North America (PSNA) division of Illinois Tool Works. PSNA is a leader in coating, adhesive and sealant solutions with 2022 estimated net sales of USD100m. With more than 150 employees and manufacturing plants in California, Arizona, Texas, Georgia and Massachusetts, PSNA will accelerate the growth of Solutions & Products, especially in waterproofing and coatings. PSNA’s innovation-driven approach is highly complementary t... |
Adani Group announces US$100bn investment plan29 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe Adani Group plans to invest US$100bn over the next decade, according to its owner Gautam Adani. The group’s most recent investment was its US$6.5bn acquisition of Ambuja Cements Ltd and ACC Ltd , instantly making it the second-largest cement producer in India. Around 70 per cent of the planned US$100bn investment is destined for the energy transition market, along with defence, metals and petrochemicals, reports Mint. "As a group, we will invest over US$100bn of capital in the nex... |
Holcim appoints Carmen Díaz as MD LafargeHolcim España27 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has appointed Carmen Díaz as managing director of its subsidiary LafargeHolcim España . She will succeed Isidoro Miranda, who will continue to be linked to the group as senior advisor, a position he will combine with the presidency of CEMBUREAU. Carmen Díaz, a chemical engineer from the University of Oviedo and PDG (General Management Programme) from IESE, joined the company in 2002 as head of the concrete business area in Spain. She has been based in France and the UK, leading H... |
Holcim completes Cantillana acquisition23 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has completed the acquisition of Cantillana, a specialty building solutions market leader in Belgium with 2022 estimated net sales of EUR80m. Cantillana offers a broad range of façade construction and external thermal insulation systems. This further strengthens Holcim’s position in building renovation and energy efficiency solutions, building on the recent acquisitions of PRB Group in France, PTB-Compaktuna in Belgium and Izolbet in Poland. With more than 200 employees and ... |
Holcim launches world's first 1.5°C science-based framework22 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has announced the launch of the world’s first 1.5°C science-based framework to decarbonise the cement industry, following its partnership with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The framework was independently developed by the SBTi, in collaboration with an expert advisory group representing academia, civil society and industry, to decarbonise cement in a rigorous and science-driven way. Holcim has submitted its 1.5°C-aligned 2030 targets for SBTi validation, and is engagi... |
Holcim expands digital customer platform21 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim is expanding its proprietary digital customer platform, ConcreteDirect, from North America to Europe and Latin America. This expansion of the comprehensive digital platform for construction job site professionals offers a seamless customer experience from France, Germany and the UK, all the way to Colombia, Ecuador and El Salvador. The platform connects all relevant jobsite professionals on a construction site with Holcim’s teams to best coordinate their tasks with tailored real-tim... |
Adani Group to double cement production capacity20 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe Adani Group plans to double its cement production capacity over the next five years, according to Gautam Adani, group chairman. Speaking at an event in Mumbai to mark the closure of Adani Group’s acquisition of Holcim ’s stakes in Ambuja Cements and ACC Ltd , Mr Adani said that he expects capacity to go from the current 70Mta to 140Mta over the course of the next five years. “While India is the second largest producer of cement in the world, our per capita consumption is just 25... |
Holcim closes sale of India business16 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has closed the sale of its business in India to the Adani Group. The deal includes Holcim’s stake in Ambuja Cement at a share price of INR385 (US$4.82) and in ACC at a share price of INR2300, resulting in cash proceeds for Holcim of US$6.4bn, according to Dow Jones. Holcim held a 63.11 per cent stake in Ambuja Cement, which owns 50.05 per cent of ACC, along with a 4.48 per cent direct stake in ACC. Jan Jenisch, CEO, Holcim, said, “I would like to thank our 10,700 Indian coll... |