Cement industry veteran Onne van der Weijde named Chair of CarbonCure’s board
The new Chair succeeds longtime CarbonCure Technologies champion Bill Holden who is retiring from the Board after 12 years of service and leadership.
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MPA selects Andy Spencer as independent Chair of UK Concrete
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has engaged Andy Spencer as Independent Chair of UK Concrete, bringing extensive industry, sustainability and public affairs experience to this part time assignment at a significant moment for the sector.
Coolbrook appoints Veli-Matti Mattila as Chairman to support the next phase of industrial scale-up
Coolbrook, a transformational technology company dedicated to decarbonising heavy industry and industrial processes, has appointed renowned Finnish business leader Veli-Matti Mattila as Chairman of the Board effective immediately.
Cemex announces pricing of US$1.5 billion of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2036
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announce the pricing of US$1.5 billion of its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2036. The Notes will be guaranteed by Cemex’s subsidiary, Cemex Corp.
GCCA and the GCCSI announce partnership to advance the use of CCS across the cement and concrete industry
The agreement establishes a framework between the two organisations to advance the development and scale-up of CCS across the global cement and concrete sector, further recognising the importance of CCS in achieving industry and global climate goals.
Gigaton raises $26M to build fully autonomous plants in energy-intensive industries
Gigaton, the AI company replacing control software that runs energy-intensive industries, has raised $26 million in Series A funding led by Plural.
Francesco Brambilla becomes new CEO of Heidelberg Materials Trading
Heidelberg Materials Trading, a subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials,, announces that Francesco Brambilla has been named as the company’s CEO effective 1 June 2026.
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Construction industry’s flagship startup competition launches 10th edition
Construction Startup Competition 2026 is now open to the world’s most promising startups ready to transform the industry through more sustainable, efficient, resilient, and disruptive solutions.
Global industry calls for urgent political action to unlock concrete’s critical role in a changing world
GCCA annual conference kicks off in Madrid with CEOs, industry leaders, and leading organisations including the UN, OECD, EBRD, and the global insurance industry trade body, the Geneva Association.
Holcim UK’s Glensanda Quarry awarded Biodiversity Benchmark Accreditation
Holcim UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry – Europe's largest hard rock quarry – has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation.
Cemvision and Linotol launch joint near-zero industrial floor solution
Cemvision joins forces with Linotol in a new multi-year partnership to bring a jointly developed, near-zero-carbon industrial flooring product to market.
Molins successfully places €500 million inaugural bond in European capital markets
Molins has successfully placed its inaugural bond through its subsidiary Molins Finance, S.A.U. The issuance amounts to €500 million of senior unsecured notes due 2033 (7NC3), with a fixed coupon of 5.50% per year.
MPA says cement carbon capture is critical to delivering UK infrastructure within carbon budgets
New data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows carbon capture could cut cement emissions by 75% by 2035.
MPA calls for urgent action on cement
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on government to address the underlying competitiveness issues facing British cement manufacturers following support announced for the ceramics and chemicals industries.
Hoffmann Green signs partnership agreement with Noree Construction
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies announce the signing of a partnership with Norée Construction, a major player in western France in the fields of structural work, civil engineering, and the construction of aquatic facilities.