Cement News tagged under: UK
Loesche wins UK mill order12 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsLoesche has been awarded an order by Aggregate Industries UK Ltd ( Holcim group ) for the delivery of a grinding plant for the Port of Tilbury, London, in 2025. The centrepiece of this plant will be a Porsche vertical roller mill type LM30.2 CS. The scope of supply includes a LSKS dynamic classifier, process filters, nuisance filters, hot gas generator, mill fan, structural steelwork and ducting. The new facility is designed for Aggregate Industries to supply customers 24h/day with conve... |
Carbon8's CO2 capture technology is validated by DNV10 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsDNV has validated the methodology developed and used by Carbon8 to reduce carbon emissions. Carbon8’s patented technology permanently captures CO 2 at source from hard-to-abate industries and DNV has verified that Carbon8’s methodology satisfies the ISO 14064 part 2 standard. Eager to demonstrate authenticity, quality and traceability, Carbon8 selected DNV to validate and authenticate its methodology. The ISO 14064 part 2 requirements specifically relate to quantifying, monitor... |
The Materials Processing Institute received GBP4.2m for EconoMISER programme03 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Materials Processing Institute has received a GBP4.2m (US$5.3m) investment as part of the groundbreaking EconoMISER programme, new CEO Terry Walsh has announced. The Teesside-based Institute is a key member of the Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium (FISC) tasked with delivering the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funded initiative to scale up sustainable technologies. Mr Walsh, who took over as Institute CEO this week, said: “This support will fund investment in cutt... |
Power Cement Ltd tapped new export markets, including the US and UK02 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsPower Cement Ltd held its analyst briefing on 26 June, during which management reviewed past performance and looked ahead. The company posted a loss of PKR1.2bn (US$4.32m) in 9MFY23-24 compared to a profit of PKR0.6bn in the previous period. Top company officials primarily attributed the loss to higher financial charges (up 39 per cent YoY) during the period amidst elevated interest rates. The company’s total sales of 9MFY23-24 increased by 13 per cent YoY to 2.1Mt, driven by 72 per cen... |
Heidelberg Materials appoints new MD of Midland Quarry Products27 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsAndrew Boileau has been appointed managing director of Heidelberg Materials’ UK-based asphalt and quarrying business MQP (Midland Quarry Products). He replaces Rick Green, who has retired after a 40-year career in the industry, taking responsibility for MQP’s three quarries and 10 asphalt plants located across the Midlands region. Mr Boileau has extensive leadership experience within the construction industry, latterly as programme director for STARK Building Materials. He has also held... |
Ramboll forms building sustainability leadership team20 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsRamboll has announced the creation of its Sustainability Leadership Group for buildings in the UK, which will oversee Ramboll’s business strategy to be the Partner for Sustainable Change and reinforce the company’s commitment to driving sustainability in buildings. The team is headed by Lora Brill, appointed earlier this year as Ramboll’s head of sustainability for buildings in the UK. She is joined by Austen Bates, who assumes the role of sustainability lead for building services. Mr Bat... |
MPA responds to government proposals for a UK CBAM13 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsGovernment proposals for a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) have been welcomed by the UK cement industry, but the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and UK Concrete say it has to happen by 2026. A CBAM in the UK is also important to reduce the risk of high-emission cement undercutting domestic production and flooding the UK market. Cement imports already account for 30 per cent of the UK market (3.6Mt) and, according to analysis from the MPA and UK Concrete, have accelerated i... |
MPA sets out mineral priorities for the next UK government06 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsFollowing the announcement of a UK general election on 4 July, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) pushed out its seminal ‘Priorities for the Next Government’ document to party manifesto writing teams as well as key ministers, shadow ministers, other political leaders and advisers. The MPA document stresses that getting the policy framework right for producers of mineral products such as aggregates and concrete will directly help the next government deliver housing, renewable energy in... |
Holcim acquires UK-based Land Recovery05 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has completed the acquisition of Land Recovery in the UK, advancing its capabilities in circular construction. A leading UK supplier of primary and recycled materials, Land Recovery turns rail ballast into new solutions for the UK rail network as well as supplying construction demolition materials for the production of ready-mix, precast concrete and asphalt. The acquisition expands Holcim’s access to construction demolition materials, with Land Recovery recycling more than 300,000t... |
Indonesia: strengthening its green agenda03 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsAs the Indonesian cement market returns to growth, driven by an expanding economy, the country’s cement industry is developing its plants to become more sustainable. By ICR Research, UK Indonesia’s industry leaders are putting initiatives in place to make the cement industry more sustainable Indonesia has maintained seven consecutive quarters of growth above five per cent YoY. In line with market expectations, the economy expanded by 5.04 per cent in the last quarter of 2023... |