Europe & CIS - 18 July 2014

Holcim Croatia is reportedly looking to post flat revenues for 2013, however remains optimistic for 2015, hoping to raise revenues by 15%.

Coinciding with the company’s tenth anniversary, MVW Lechtenberg & Partner is hosting the 1st Alternative Fuels Symposium in Germany on 29 – 30 October.

A round-up of some of the key news stories from the cement sector this week, from the completion of new production facilities to acquisition announcements.

The value of new construction increased by 10.5% y/y in June 2014; the MPA supports HGV recommendation in House of Commons Transport Committee Cycling Safety report.

In May 2014, seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector fell by 1.5% in the euro area and by 1.6% in the EU28 compared with April 2014.

Refractory materials specialist, Magnezit Group, has commissioned its 100 000 tpa facility for the production of periclase clinkers, strengthening its presence in Russia and the CIS.