Europe & CIS

Irish Cement has returned to the Irish EPA’s list of sites for priority enforcement, after a release of raw meal dust in December.

Deuna Zement GmbH, a subsidiary of Dyckerhoff, will use alternative fuels (AFs) to improve operations.

A second Windmöller & Hölscher paper bag line will be delivered to Ukrainian bag manufacturer, Pamibro.

Lafarge Holcim Côte d’Ivoire commissions sixth mill, growing its cement production capacity.

The co-processing of waste plastics in cement production should be recognised and supported in any European plastics strategy.

The European Cement Research Academy has initiated an industrial-scale project to test the potential for oxyfuel kiln technology at two cement plants.

This year’s Alternative Fuels Award has opened for nominations with winners to be announced at this year’s Alternative Fuel Symposium in September.

Nine cement and concrete companies launch Global Cement and Concrete Association.

AUMUND is to supply a range of materials handling equipment to LafargeHolcim’s upgrade of the Martres-Tolosane plant in France.

Lelie C, a cement carrier owned by Cebo Marine, has returned to Oranjawerf for an upgrade to its cement capacity.

Leicestershire company, Aggregate Industries, has appointed Pablo Libreros as Managing Director of its aggregates division.

UK lime company, Singleton Birch, has upgraded its dust control strategy with the assistance of Martin Engineering.

An UNTHA mobil-e shredder has supplemented Austrian firm's push for carbon neutral waste management.

Tarmac recently brought together experts to discuss the challenges of meeting future dust legislation.

The takeover of Cementir Italia by HeidelbergCement subsidiary, Italcementi, has completed, following regulatory approval.