Europe & CIS

Dr. Dominik von Achten has been announced as the new Chairman of the Managing Board at Heidelberg Cement.

It has been announced that CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) has raised its rating of CEMEX from B in 2018 to A- in 2019.

The company aims to build its capabilities in the era of digitalisation and increase operational efficiency and competitiveness.

In November 2019, LOESCHE held its eighth technical seminar in Duesseldorf, Germany, aimed at process and maintenance personnel in the cement industry.

The company developed the concept with ASK Cement and its engineering partner, the Sibniiproject Cement Design Institute in Novosibirsk.

The company has announced that its production and sales targets have been met, and that it is now updating its development plan.

The company has decided to reduce its number of employees by 500; this includes 80 members of staff from its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, and 420 staff from offices elsewhere.

The company is set to review the targets set out in its 2050 Low Carbon Roadmap (2013/2018) to align with the carbon neutrality objectives set out in the European Green Deal.

The company is to enter into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of QMAG Ltd.

Mikko Keto will join FLSmidth as Mining Industry President and member of Group Executive Management.

The company has announced the acquisition of certain assets and operations of CEMEX in the UK.

The company has appointed Giuseppe Campanelli and Kalle Sipilä as members of its executive team.

According to GlobalData, while Brexit uncertainty in the UK remains, the Construction industry is likely to receive a small boost from the election.

Celebrating its 10-year edition, the trade show, Solids (previously Schüttgut) will take place alongside Recycling-Technik.

Leading experts explored the pathway to carbon neutrality in the cement and concrete industry at a side event to COP25 in Madrid.