Europe & CIS

Research and Markets has released its latest report, which addresses the global construction chemicals market.

HeidelbergCement reports its best year since the financial crisis on the consolidation of Italcementi operations.

Cementir Holding has released its preliminary results for FY16.

Geocycle’s Spanish waste management plant saw production of alternative fuels for its parent company, LafargeHolcim, increase 25% in 2016.

Ulster bank has continued to give a positive outlook for the Irish construction industry.

Three Tarmac students have been presented with Institute of Quarrying awards.

Growth in Central and Eastern Europe helped to offset continued weakness in Russia and Italy, as well as moderated growth in the US, keeping Buzzi’s performance steady in 2016.

LafargeHolcim’s Carboneras cement plant contributed €13.5 million to the local economy in 2016 and continued to invest in environmental upgrades.

LafargeHolcim has launched a plan to collaborate with start-ups.

Cemex has reported an increase in net income.

At the start of the year the LEAA certified pewag as a full member.

Ireland-based cement producer, Quinn Cement, has opened a new export hub at Warrenpoint Harbour.

A €299.9 million impairment charge on FCC’s cement business, Cementos Portland Valderrivas, saw the Spanish group’s loss widen to €165.2 million.

The new fiscal year has started well for thyssenkrupp.

Despite an inconsistent economic environment, the voestalpine Group’s financial results remain positive.