Europe & CIS - 25 June 2014

The volume of cement consumed in Andalucía and Cataluña fell by 3.8% and 21%, respectively, in May 2014.

Mark Joel, previously Group Director of Strategy and Business Performance for Lafarge Tarmac, has been appointed as Managing Director of the Building Products business.

Çimko Cement has achieved a 2.3% reduction in energy consumption and an average 5 °C reduction in gearbox temperatures at its Narli plant.

A look at the initiatives being carried out by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust at UK quarries since a memorandum of understanding was signed with the Mineral Products Association in 2012.