Cement News tagged under: western Europe
Lime production in Great Britain to be net zero by 204023 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsLime producers in Great Britain have launched an ambitious plan to accelerate decarbonisation and deliver net negative carbon emissions by 2040, reports the Mineral Products Association (MPA). Spearheaded by the industry’s trade body, MPA Lime, the Net Negative 2040 Roadmap explains how the sector can go beyond net zero a decade ahead of the UK’s overall 2050 target by deploying technologies such as fuel switching and carbon capture, as well as recognising lime’s natural carbon-absorbing pr... |
Hoffmann Green to build four new units in Saudi Arabia22 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsHoffmann Green Cement Technologies has agreed to collaborate with Shurfah Holding to build four Hoffmann units in Saudi Arabia. As part of Saudi Vision 2030, Shurfah Holding and Hoffmann Green have been in talks for over a year with the aim of developing low-carbon Smart Cities. In 2022 the two companies signed a preliminary letter of intent to a test phase which enabled Hoffmann clinker-free cement to be experimented in Saudi Arabia and the production process to be assessed locally. Follo... |
Heidelberg Materials celebrates 150-year anniversary22 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials is celebrating its 150th company anniversary this year and on 20 June, a “150 years of progress” ceremony was held with guests and employees at the headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. “150 years of Heidelberg Materials – these are 150 years that have been shaped by people whose innovative spirit and courage have led to constant change. We owe it to them and their common pursuit of progress that we have been successful for so many years,” says Dr Dominik von Achten,... |
N+P Group completes Niramax Group Ltd acquisition22 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsN+P Group (N+P) has announced the completion of an asset purchase agreement for the assets of Niramax Group Ltd Hartlepool, a waste-processing facility. The deal excludes the tyre recycling facility, which is a separate Hartlepool-based company. With the signing of this deal, N+P expands its footprint in the Northeast of the UK with a site capable of processing 300,000t of non-recyclable waste per year, which will continue to support its existing customers and produce various grades of alte... |
Aumund Group welcomes a new owner21 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsFranz-Walter Aumund left a healthy and motivated high-quality business as his legacy. The group companies, Aumund Fördertechnik, Schade Lagertechnik, Samson Materials Handling, Tileman Ketten & Komponenten, Aumund Group Field Service and Aumund Logistic, supported by many overseas subsidiaries, are internationally well established in their respective markets. According to the Aumund Group, it is indebted to its proprietor Franz-Walter Aumund, who passed away in February 2023, for leaving ... |
Aggregate Industries welcomes UK's first green bio-fuel cement tanker20 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsAggregate Industries (part of Holcim ) has taken delivery of the next generation of cement tanker, fuelled by a green bio-fuel. Marking a UK first, the company has deployed the truck as part of its Lafarge Cement business. Working with logistical partner, Lomas Distribution, the 44t bulk tanker is fuelled by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a fossil-free alternative to mineral diesel, resulting in up to 90 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The truck joins the fleet of 5... |
Heidelberg Materials collaborates with Volvo Group20 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials has signed a collaboration agreement with Volvo Group with the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry. The aim is to jointly investigate and develop how the loading and hauling needs of Heidelberg Materials can be solved with the help of electrified vehicles and related services. As part of the agreement, Volvo Group’s emission-free solutions, a mix of its electric trucks and construction equipment machines, will be put to work ... |
Cembureau elects new president and vice president19 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe European cement association, CEMBUREAU, has elected Ken McKnight, member of the CRH Executive Committee, as president, and Jon Morrish, CEO western and southern Europe, Heidelberg Cement, as vice-president. At its General Assembly in Prague, CEMBUREAU elected its new president and VP, entrusting them with the leadership and strategic direction of the organisation for the next two years. CEMBUREAU also expressed profound appreciation for the dedication and work of the outgoing presiden... |
Architects claim first commercial use of LC3 in the UK16 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsUK architects Cairn’s latest construction project in the UK is laying calcined clay (LC3) in what is believed to be the first time it has been commercially used in the country. The undisclosed project used Cementir ’s Futurecem® product instead of ordinary Portland cement. Currently, there are no specific regulations or standards for limestone calcined clay cement in the UK. However, LC3 can be used in construction projects in the UK if it meets the relevant British and European st... |
Geocycle UK accelerates decarbonisation efforts16 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe investment of GBP13.5M (US$17.25m/EUR15.7m) contributes to Geocycle's commitment to decarbonise the Aggregate Industries ' Cauldon cement plant ( Holcim group ) by saving up to 30,000t of CO 2 per year. At the same time the platform supports the country's efforts to find sustainable solutions for non-recyclable waste streams such as plastics, fibres and textiles. The majority of the material comes from within a 50-mile radius of the site, reducing transport emissions whilst ensuring ... |