This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you news of Air Liquide and Holcim's new carbon capture project in Belgium, Amrize's launch of a high-performance concrete range, and Fitch Ratings' upgrade of Cementos Argos to AAA(col). Explore Saipem and Capsol's partnership on industrial-scale carbon capture solutions.
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The agreement focuses on the joint development of projects of mutual interest in the hot potassium carbonate (HPC) segment, with the aim of capturing the opportunities offered by a growing market.
Holcim has been named a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for a second consecutive year, one of only 17 companies worldwide to receive the certification.
Amrize launched its new EVERtect high-performance concrete range at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas.
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Air Liquide and Holcim reach a new stage in their collaboration with the signing of an agreement to develop a carbon capture solution for Holcim’s near-zero cement plant at Obourg in Belgium.
The partnership will strengthen Sika’s digital offering across the concrete value chain and enable concrete producers worldwide to access AI-driven data tools that enhance quality, lower costs, and improve sustainability.
Argos announce that Fitch Ratings have upgraded its long-term national ratings of its ordinary bond and commercial paper issuance programmes for up to 3 trillion pesos and 2 trillion pesos, respectively, to AAA(col).
Breedon Group plc announce that it has completed the acquisition of Booth Precast Products Limited, a leading regional quarrying and concrete business in Co. Laois, following approval being granted by the Competition Authority.
Strategic acquisition strengthens Cemex’s position in high-growth light construction materials and expands its footprint in the US broader mortars industry.
Michael Bell, First Graphene, examines how graphene enhanced cement is enabling step-change carbon reductions while improving performance in housing and infrastructure applications.
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