Holcim expands in Colombia
Holcim has signed an agreement to expand in Latin America by acquiring building materials and solutions operations in Colombia from Cemex that represent projected 2026 net sales of around US$360 million.
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Cool Planet Technologies demonstrates carbon capture efficiency with real-time carbon monitoring
Cool Planet Technologies recently organised a live demonstration of its modular carbon capture technology at a pilot plant in Grimsby, UK.
Heidelberg Materials to close Paderborn cement plant in Germany
The background is the significant decline in cement sales, driven by weak construction demand in Germany in the current economic conditions.
Heidelberg Materials opens second evoHub to support sustainability in construction
Heidelberg Materials UK is opening a second evoHub training centre following the success of its flagship venue in Clerkenwell, London.
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Votorantim Cimentos exceeds its global target for women in leadership positions
As part of its 2030 Sustainability Commitments, Votorantim Cimentos set a goal of having 25% of its leadership positions occupied by women globally, considering the nine countries where it operates.
TITAN Group completes the acquisition of Traçim Cement
Titan SA announce that, following all customary approvals, it has completed the acquisition of 100% of Traçim Çimento, located in the greater Istanbul market, following the agreement announced on 11 December 2025.
The Weekly Brief: Carbon Capture Innovations & Industry Upgrades
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.
Saipem and Capsol partner on industrial-scale carbon capture solutions
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 recognised as Global Top Employer for 2026
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 launches EVERtect high-performance concrete range
Amrize launched its new EVERtect high-performance concrete range at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas.