Europe & CIS

Researchers at Lancaster University have created a cement mixture capable of storing electrical energy

Under its brand Master Builders Solutions, BASF presents new MasterCast additives to improve AAC production.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association has announced six new members, including Buzzi Unicem and SCG Cement, as well as the US-based Portland Cement Association as an affiliate.

Leading UK infrastructure and construction business Aggregate Industries has announced a three year partnership with The Wildlife Trusts.

Lafarge Cement's Cookstown plant celebrates 50 years of production.

Aggregate Industries, leading UK building and construction materials supplier, has struck a £3 million deal with global technology powerhouse, Siemens.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association has appointed Deputy Chief Executive and Industrial Affairs Director of CEMBUREAU, Claude Loréa, as its new Cement Director.

The new Ecocem plant is equipped with storage facilities, a mixer, and a vertical mill, mixer on a 4 ha. plot in the Port of Dunkirk.

Holcim (Deutschland)’s Beckum cement plants has been awarded the Silver Sustainability Certificate by the Concrete Sustainability Council.

Cementir reported stable cement and clinker sales volumes in 1H18, while sales and revenues benefitted from the company’s higher stake in Lehigh White Cement Co.

Vicat Group reported a positive six months for shipments of its cement, although a strong euro depressed sales revenue and earnings growth.

Titan Group has been confirmed as constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series for the second year running.

Eurocement’s Petersburgcement plant achieved record production of cement and clinker in July.

CTP Team has signed a contract to supply a waste heat recovery system to Cimko Narli cement plant in Turkey.

Cement sales were up in the first six months of the year at Buzzi Unicem, but earnings suffered from the strong euro, as well as higher costs, particularly in the US.