Cement News tagged under: western Europe
Slite plant applies to rebuild harbour and enable CO2 transport06 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials is applying to the Swedish Land and Environment Court for an environmental permit to build one of Europe's largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities for capturing CO 2 at the cement factory in Slite. The application also includes permission to rebuild Slite harbour to enable the transport of captured CO 2 . Using bio-based fuels and CO 2 capture, the factory is retooled to produce cement with zero net emissions with the potential to create a significant carbo... |
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... |
Molins launches Susterra range of products06 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsMolins introduces Susterra, a new range that groups together the company's products with sustainable attributes. This new product range will help Molins to achieve its goals and enable its entire value chain to meet their sustainability objectives. Susterra groups the company's solutions that promote the circular economy by offering a second life to materials, using alternative fuels, and incorporating recycled materials in their manufacturing. It focusses on reducing CO 2 emissions b... |
Heidelberg Materials introduces new line of recycled concrete aggregates05 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials North America has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Revolve TM recycled concrete aggregates. It is also assigning specialists within the company to partner directly with departments of transportation and other agencies so that team-wide knowledge and engineering capacity can be developed. The move follows legislation passed by the state of Washington encouraging the use of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in the state’s roadways. Both the Washingt... |
Saint-Gobain continues Canadian expansion05 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsSaint-Gobain has completed its acquisition of the Bailey Group, a privately-owned manufacturer of metal frames for light construction in Canada. This forms part of Saint-Gobain’s expansion in the sustainable construction sector in Canada. Founded 75 years ago, the Bailey Group posted revenue of CAD532m (US$389m) in 2023 and operates 12 manufacturing plants across the country. According to Saint-Gobain, the acquisition ensures it is “ well positioned to better serve Canadian custome... |
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... |
Navigating energy price peaks03 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsIn today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, optimising cement production schedules is not just about meeting deadlines, it is also about navigating volatile energy prices. Fluctuations in energy costs can significantly impact operational expenses, making it imperative for businesses to devise strategies that mitigate against these costs. By GridBeyond, UK Figure 1: finding flexibility in a cement mill (© GridBeyond) T echnology can play a pivotal role in supporting businesses... |
Pioneering next-generation carbon capture03 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsAs governments, corporations and society push for more aggressive climate action, the search for scalable and efficient carbon capture technologies has intensified. The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have both highlighted the critical role and current shortfall of carbon capture technologies in advancing these ambitious goals. To move beyond the crossroads of innovation and environmental stewardship towards sustainability, carbon c... |
Heidelberg Materials UK contributes to RHS Chelsea Flower Show31 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials UK has contributed to the Chelsea Repurposed Garden at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show held in London. The RHS Chelsea Repurposed Garden was designed by Cityscapes. “To build a sustainable and adaptive future, we need to look at ways to reuse and recycle the materials we already have,” said the garden’s designer, Darryl Moore. “To this end, nearly everything in this RHS feature garden has lived at least one life already – much of i... |
Heidelberg Materials launches Green Finance Framework30 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials has announced the launch of a Green Finance Framework to help fund the ongoing transformation and decarbonisation of the building materials sector. The company intends to issue Green Bonds to finance and/or refinance assets and capital expenditure associated with economic activities that meet or will meet the eligibility criteria defined in the Green Finance Framework. According to Heidelberg Materials, this will complement the sustainable finance portfolio contrib... |