Europe & CIS - 03 November 2014

Sales volumes of ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, crushed rock, sand and gravel increased in Great Britain in both 3Q14 and the first nine months of the year.

The IPCC’s Synthesis Report has found that the effects of climate change can be limited if stringent action is taken, and that global economic growth will not be strongly affected by mitigation measures.

In the second part of this abridged article from the November 2014 issue, Aggregate Industries’ Human Resources Director explains how the company is addressing mental health issues such as stress, depression and anxiety.

HeidelbergCement has announced that it will refrain from participating in the ongoing bidding process for the assets proposed for sale by Lafarge and Holcim, focusing instead on ‘its own high quality growth projects’.

Holcim saw an increase in like-for-like cement volumes and operating profit in 3Q14, despite restructuring and merger costs of CHF91 million.