Europe & CIS

The overall index, which gauges the cost of shipping dry bulk cargoes including cement, was down 11 points.

Cementir Holding has announced that the Court of Rome has postponed the hearing where Sacci SPA’s composition with creditors will be subject to their vote

HeidelbergCement has successfully issued debt certificates in the amount of €625 million.

Stefan Hoheisel, ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group, Germany, details a conveyor belt exchange carried out for Buzzi Unicem Spa.

Mikhail Senichev, Tebodin, Russia, details the company’s role in LafargeHolcim’s newest cement plant in Ferzikovo, Russia.

Tarmac is increasing its rail freight capacity to support delivery of the UK’s infrastructure and road ambitions.

Peterburgtsement and Katavsky Cement held celebrations honouring employees.

The Group’s annual turnover increased by 20% to £3.06 billion from £2.55 billion in 2014.

Atlas Copco has completed its acquisition of the Italian pump manufacturer Varisco.

Sika has released its financial results for 4Q15.

Skangas has announced it has bunkered the MV Greenland, a cement carrier, in Westport Stavanger for the first time.

CRH has divested from Israel after sustained pressure from Palestine solidarity activists.

BSRIA has announced June Davis as its new Business Manager.

Bernd Holz becomes president of the Committee for European Construction Equipment.

EcoVadis awards Fives a rating of 71/100 for CSR performance.