Cement News tagged under: western Europe
Holcim acquires Minerales y Agregados15 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has acquired Minerales y Agregados, a leader in advanced mortars and adhesives in Guatemala. Minerales y Agregados represents Holcim’s first production facility in Guatemala, while expanding the region’s Solutions & Products range with a new line of business. Holcim expects to deliver synergies by expanding the supply of Minerales y Agregados from its plants in Metapán, El Salvador, as well as by expanding the advanced mortars and adhesives offer from the Disensa retail network. ... |
UN General Secretary calls for action on net zero14 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has issued a call to action, alongside the CEOs of major cement and concrete manufacturers, for the industry to redouble its efforts, and to work in partnership with governments, to reach net zero. The united rallying call has been made by the CEO of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), Thomas Guillot, together with the leaders of GCCA member companies, as they begin a major conference in Zurich. Addressing ... |
Cemcor completes upgrade work14 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsCemcor has completed the upgrade work on its Cookstown plant in Northern Ireland, UK. Following the company's acquisition of the plant, it committed GBP6m (US$7.54m/EUR6.98m) to replace the electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) with a state-of-the-art bag filter at the plant. Within 14 months from final design agreement in March 2022, the new bag filter was commissioned and operational by May 2023. This investment project is centred around the abatement filter, with the filter separated ... |
CCP expands its cement-free building block range13 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsUK-based CCP Building Products, the SigmaRoc-owned precast concrete manufacturer, has expanded on being the UK’s first provider of cement free ultra-low carbon concrete building blocks. Using its Greenbloc technology across the complete product portfolio, CCP’s range of concrete blocks and bricks now provides the specifier maximum choice dependent on the desired carbon saving of any given project. According to the company, the Greenbloc range is now available in three tiers of carbon s... |
Digitalisation with lower case ‘d’13 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsLarge companies proudly initiate large-scale digitalisation programmes and invest millions in futuristic solutions. The new challenges of a rapidly-changing world require a new set of skills and, above all, a certain mindset that is open to learning and open to change. Combining such a mindset with easily-accessible tools, Holcim’s Siggenthal plant in Switzerland has implemented low-cost digital solutions at its Gabenchopf quarry. By Dr Pawel Kawalc, Holcim, Switzerland. Figure ... |
Aalborg Portland signs letter of intent on CO2 storage hub12 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsAalborg Portland and Fidelis New Energy have signed a letter of intent enabling the cement producer to potentially supply more than 400,000t of CO 2 to the Norne Carbon Storage Hub in Aalborg through a direct pipeline connection by 2030. Norne is Denmark's first large-scale facility for handling captured CO 2 in Aalborg and was announced by Fidelis in May this year. "We have been closely following Fidelis' plans for the construction of Denmark's first large-scale CO 2 handling facil... |
German cement producers look to decarbonise with CCfD programme12 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsGermany has announced the launch of Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD), a 15-year subsidy programme aimed at helping companies in energy-intensive industries to invest in low-carbon production processes and technologies. According to Economy and Climate Action Minister, Robert Habeck, the budget for the new scheme is anticipated to reach the “mid double-digit billion” euro range, in line with industry estimates of up to EUR50bn. The programme was designed to include mid-sized en... |
CRH votes to move to New York Stock Exchange09 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsCRH shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the unanimous recommendation of the Board and management team to transition to a US primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The group will retain a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and will de-list from Euronext Dublin. The changes are expected to take effect on or around 25 September 2023. “We believe a US primary listing will bring increased commercial, operational and acquisition opportunities for our bu... |
Compagnie des Ciments Belges upgrades Gaurain plant09 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsBelgium-based Compagnie des Ciments Belges SA (CCB), part of Cementir Holding , is upgrading Kiln 4 at its Gaurain plant. Clinker production capacity will be increased from 4400-4500tpd to 5000tpd through the installation of a newd calciner, modified preheater cyclones, a new ID fan, capacity extension of the main process filter, and a complete new clinker cooler with new kiln hood. The project is being carried out by Dal Technics International. The upgrade will raise the alternativ... |
Beumer Group acquires the Hendrik Group09 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsBeumer has completed the acquisition of the Hendrik Group, a leading US manufacturer of air-supported belt conveyors. The acquisition will expand the group’s portfolio in the field of bulk material transport. In particular, the handling of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR) confirms Beumer's commitment towards sustainability. At the same time it is fully complementary to the current technologies offering, ensuring an even broader customer benefit. The technology also generates additi... |