Cement news highlights: 27 April – 1 May
1Q15 results
- Holcim has released it 1Q15 results, which include a rise in net income but a fall in cement sales volumes.
- Lafarge: sales up 6% and EBITDA up 17% in solid first quarter.
Acquisitions
- Colombia’s Cementos Argos has acquired a 60% stake in Wetvan Overseas, which operates a terminal for the reception, storage and distribution of cement in Puerto Rico.
- Libya Holdings Group is to buy Libyan Cement Co., marking investor confidence in Libya’s long-term economic potential.
- The former Sibelco plant in Leighton Buzzard has been acquired by Aggregate Industries.
Health and safety
- British Safety Council re-affirms the importance of creating awareness of business benefits of good health and safety.
- British Safety Council announces International Safety Award sector winners and health and safety champions.
This week’s not to be missed stories…
- Lafarge and Solidia sign an agreement to commercialise a new low-carbon solution for the construction sector.
- Holcim automate Logistics Services with help from Schenck Process’ LOGiQ Software.
Written by Louise Fordham
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/01052015/cement-news-highlights-27-april-1-may-773/
You might also like
The World Cement Podcast
In this special joint episode of the World Cement Podcast, and Cementing Europe’s future, the podcast of CEMBUREAU, David Bizley and Koen Coppenholle take a deep dive into the Clean Industrial Deal and a discussion of what it means for the European cement industry.
Listen for free today at www.worldcement.com/podcasts or subscribe and review on your favourite podcast app.
CEMBUREAU elects new President and Vice-President
Jon Morrish, Area Board Member for the Region Europe, Heidelberg Materials, is elected President, and José Antonio Cabrera, President of CEMEX, Europe, Middle East and Africa, as Vice-President.
