New sustainability leader joins to head net-zero drive
Aggregate Industries has appointed a new Sustainability Director as part of the company’s ongoing mission to decarbonise the construction industry.
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In this latest World Cement Spotlight Interview, Editor David Bizley is joined once again by Jeff Shelton, President of Dracyon Corp.
American Society of Concrete Contractors becomes an Affiliate Member of WCA
Established in 1964 and headquartered in St. Louis, MO, the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) stands as a formidable force in the construction industry.
Ambuja Cements signs definitive agreement to acquire a 1.5 million tpy grinding unit
Located near the Tuticorin Port, the asset will be value accretive as it will aid in enhancing Ambuja’s coastal footprint across southern markets of Tamil Nadu and Kerela.
Cemex closes €750 million bank refinancing
The refinancing agreement extends the final maturity of existing €450 million Term Loan to 2029 and increases facility size by €300 million through a new Revolving Credit Facility maturing in 2028.
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Ambuja Cements and ACC's blended cement products are now enlisted in ‘GRIHA Product Catalogue’
This underscores their leading role in green cement production and commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Heidelberg Materials North America announces latest milestone in Edmonton CCUS Project
This ground-breaking project is planned to be the first full-scale application of CCUS in the cement sector.
Holcim publishes agenda for 2024 annual general meeting
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 2.80 per registered share, up 12% following record 2023 performance.
EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, visits Australian carbon capture and utilisation startup MCi Carbon
The visit highlights the pivotal role of CCU technology for the decarbonisation of the European and global industry.
Multi million pound investment in facility at the port of Liverpool
As part of a long-term plan to support increased demand for cementitious products across the UK construction market, Aggregate Industries has invested into a new 'super shed'.
Heidelberg Materials Hellas and Sympower optimise Greece’s balancing markets
Sympower and Heidelberg Materials Hellas are working together to unlock and monetise the inherent flexibility of Heidelberg Materials Hellas’ energy-intensive equipment.