Europe & CIS

Masterblock has invested £2 million into improving its block product operations.

Cemex has participated in the expansion of the Riga Bulk Terminal.

Cement consumption in Spain fell by 2.3% in April.

Tarmac has announced the acquisition of contractor JB Riney.

Irish Cement’s Mungret cement plant in Limerick is to be investigated by Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency after dust emissions provoke complaints from local residents.

Buzzi Unicem has released its results, indicating an increase in sales for 1Q17.

Hanson is planned to upgrade its Padeswood cement plant.

Geoservex has been assumed by the next generation of the Krytowczyk family.

HeidelbergCement has reported strengthened sales for 1Q17.

ABB has priced its €750 million, 7-year bond.

Bedeschi has provided a shiploader to Sonmez Cimento.

Nico Delvaux has been appointed as CEO and President of Metso.

Claudius Peters has appointed a new Sales Director.

The UK Minerals Products Association has outlined six priorities for the new UK government, following the General Election in June.

German manufacturers of equipment for the building materials industries are positive on the outlook for this year.