Cement News tagged under: Western Europe
Ecocem welcomes new national sales manager UK29 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsEcocem has appointed Mark Till as national sales manager for the UK. Mr Till, an employee of Ecocem GB for the past three years, brings over 20 years of construction experience to his new role. Prior to joining Ecocem, he worked in the admixture industry and has an in-depth knowledge of the UK concrete and cement markets. Commenting on Mr Till's appointment, Micheál McKittrick, managing director of Ecocem Northern Europe, said, "Mark has been instrumental in our success in the UK market o... |
The growing need to recycle concrete safely and responsibly24 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsThis week Holcim announced that it has successfully created the first clinker made entirely of recycled minerals and concrete. The circular economy can be truly closed in a circle if concrete can be reused to make clinker and in turn cement. Holcim believes the process will improve decarbonisation of the industry and help to reach net-zero emissions. However, there are many arguments against the recycling concrete for new buildings and cement manufacture. Holcim's breakthrough research a... |
HeidelbergCement supports circular city project24 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement is to be a partner for the 'Circular City - Building Material Registry for the City of Heidelberg' project, alongside Drees & Sommer SE and the materials platform Madaster. Heidelberg is the first city in Europe to apply the principle of urban mining, in which construction and demolition waste is to be reused in new construction projects in the sense of circular economy. “Full circular economy and sustainable construction are central elements of our clim... |
CEMBUREAU asks for speedy CBAM implementation23 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe European cement association CEMBUREAU has welcomed the adoption of the European Parliament reports on the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) and the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) but states that timely implementation of CBAM is key to support the sector’s transition to carbon neutrality. "Our sector needs a coherent and predictable regulatory framework to deliver on its carbon neutrality ambitions. The texts adopted today offer significant improvements on key issues – suc... |
Report highlights countries prioritising green public procurement22 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe World Economic Forum and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), have released a Mission Possible Partnership report which identifies the nations that are prioritising green public procurement: The Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, France, the UK, and select US states. The report titled, 'Low-Carbon Concrete and Construction - A Review of Green Public Procurement Programmes', identifies a framework for how these six countries... |
Titan Cement announces management changes22 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsMarcel Constantin Cobuz is joining Titan Cement Group as a member of its executive committee from 1July 2022. He will also succeed Dimitri Papalexopoulos as chairman of the executive committee, effective from 15 October 2022. Mr Papalexopoulos will become chairman of Titan’s board of directors, taking over the role from Mr Arapoglou on 1 January 2023. Mr Cobuz, a French and Romanian national, brings with him more than 20 years’ experience in the building and infrastructure mate... |
Quarry restoration by CEMEX21 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsQuarry restoration and biodiversity are important aspects of Cemex’s commitment to climate change. Steve Redwood, CEMEX land development and permitting director – Europe, showcases how the company’s quarry restoration work and biodiversity management are reaping the benefits for nature in the region. By Steve Redwood, CEMEX, UK. The restoration aspect of the business is becoming increasingly important for CEMEX. Pictured is the Raynes quarry in north Wales, UK My role at CEME... |
Holcim launches world-first 100% recycled clinker21 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has produced the world’s first clinker made entirely of recycled minerals at its plant in Altkirch, France. Making clinker from recycled material is a key breakthrough in driving circular construction. The recycled clinker is fully compliant with European standards and will be used to produce 100 per cent recycled cement. By mixing the 100 per cent recycled cement with recycled water, recycled rebar and other recycled components, 100 per cent recycled concrete is scheduled for deliv... |
LafargeHolcim Spain to participate in Horizon 202020 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim Spain will participate in a new project "Horizon 2020” . The project will involve research into pyrolysis, which is a promising technology for recycling unsorted heterogeneous plastic waste. This technology consists of the thermal degradation of plastic waste in the absence of oxygen. The project will be carried out in two stages: first, adapting and testing a full-scale pilot plant at Repsol's Technology Laboratory to optimise the components and process conditions, an... |
Momentum builds for embodied carbon regulation17 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsThis week Ecocem spoke out on the UK Government's measures for CO 2 reduction for new homes and buildings. The aim of reaching net-zero carbon emissions in the construction sector will need not only energy-efficient buildings but improved sustainability throughout the lifespan of a building. Ecocem and others are calling for the reduction of the embodied carbon from emissions during the complete process of construction of a building and its materials’ lifetime to be taken into considera... |