Europe & CIS

Holcim Aggregati Calcestruzzi and Colabeton to merger concrete businesses in north Italy.

Terex Corporation has announced its intention to sell the shares outstanding of Konecranes.

Hanson Cement’s Ketton cement plant recently replaced two ESPs under the supervision of general contractor, Fairport Engineering.

The UK mineral extraction industry seeks stakeholder views on proposed UK Minerals Strategy.

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.