Europe & CIS

The MPA has published its new Water Strategy, which aims to reduce the consumption and increase the quality of water.

LafargeHolcim has appointed Heike Faulhammer as Group Head of Research & Development.

The UK Minerals Products Association has urged the UK government to take the views of business and industry into account during Brexit negotiations.

Tarmac Dunbar has received a wireless system, installed by Elite Control Systems.

Reader Cement, as UK-based producer of blended cements, hit a new production high in May, with further growth expected through the summer.

The Cement Sustainability Initiative has launched an updated set of technology papers focused on helping the cement industry meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Ecocem Ireland has opened a second UK bulk import terminal at Sheerness, as it targets the construction market in London and the southeast of England.

es for ordinary portland cement in the Mediterranean market fell in 2Q17 on continued low-cost supply from Turkey.

Buzzi Unicem has signed an agreement to buy 100% of the share capital of Cementizillo SpA.

Construction in Ireland increased significantly in May, with greater workloads leading to job creation.

Akhangarancement has increased its clinker production in May by 13.8% compared to the previous year.

Dealing with the fallout from Brexit was a key theme at this year’s Minerals Products Association annual conference.

Oxford Instruments has appointed Stephen Blair as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

TITAN Group has reported an improved safety record for 2016, as lost time injury frequency rates fall for both company personnel and contractors.

BHS-Sonthofen reveals new method to allow the use of up to 100% alternative fuels for clinker manufacturing and the recycling of the resultant bypass dust.