Europe & CIS - 22 May 2015

An industrial rack-and-pinion vertical access solutions company has announced it aims to launch an initial public offering and list its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2015.

The UK’s Hope Construction Materials is investing £1 million in rail transportation from its Hope cement plant in Derbyshire. This includes the manufacture and long-term lease of 48 custom-made rail wagons.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international cement industry, from environmental reports to recent appointments.

Porvair Filtration Group outlines the ways in which it is improving its eco awareness and reducing emissions.

Voith is acquiring parts of the materials handling specialist Hese, which is based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The acquired sections will be integrated into the Voith Turbo Division Mining and Metals.

Cementos Portland Valderrivas’ Board approves appointment of Alicia Alcocer Koplowitz as President of the highest governing body of the company.