Europe & CIS

A new carbon capture trial has been launched at Heidelberg Materials’ Ketton cement works in Rutland.

The World Benchmarking Alliance assessed and ranked 91 influential companies globally – 12 in aluminium, 34 in cement, and 45 in steel production, including Cemex, ArcelorMittal, Holcim, Chalco and Rio Tinto.

Holcim’s 2024 Annual General Meeting took place at the Bossard Arena in Zug, 8 May.

Ecocem has announced the appointment of Sally Anne Sherry as Managing Director for its UK and Ireland business operations.

The two companies will collaborate on decarbonisation technology developments, using Cool Planet’s advanced membrane-based carbon capture technology.

The acquisition strengthens Heidelberg Materials’ circular materials offering by adding a substantial recycling platform to its portfolio.

Dyckerhoff is planning to invest around €350 million in the construction of a carbon capture installation at its Deuna plant in Thuringia.

Poor weather conditions in key regions and a reduced number of working days in the first quarter of 2024 contributed to declining sales volumes.

New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) bring into focus the plight of a depressed British construction industry.

TITAN's inclusion on the list underscores its enduring commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.

Results have increased across most businesses and regions in a complex and uncertain global environment.

Cemex is commemorating World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 by engaging with its drivers and local communities.

The company has seen sequential improvement in volumes in Q1 2024 at comparable working days and positive price-cost spread.

Signed in September 2021, the initial contract has been extended until 2028, with the Ravate group, a long-established brand in Réunion and the Indian Ocean.

Trading during the first quarter was impacted by the ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and reduced construction activity due to wet weather conditions.