Europe & CIS

The cement sector has made long-term committed efforts towards low-carbon development on a global scale.

Reuters are reporting that Siemens is set to raise research spending and expand activities with start-ups.

Ministers from across the globe appear to have been persuaded that a 2°C rise would be catastrophic for many countries in low-lying or hot regions.

Christoph Beumer, Chairman and CEO of BEUMER Group, has been managing the family business since 2000, now in the third generation.

Irish Cement is planning a €10 million investment to burn alternative fuels at its Limerick plant.

According to Timetric, the Turkish construction industry will continue its expansion over the next five years.

Cemex has helped in the construction of a new building in Berlin made using recycled concrete.

MHEA has announced the appointment of its new President, Flexco General Manager Michael Kaye.

On 8 December, members of the WBCSD Cement Sustainability Initiative will pledge to reduce CO2 emissions by 20 – 25% by 2030 compared to business as usual.

Georgina Carlo-Paat has recently completed her first tour of duty aboard a Cemex vessel.

Caroline Hempstead will report to CEO Eric Olsen in her role as Head of Communication, Public Affairs and Sustainable Development.

In 2015, the company participated in a number of international events in the field of cement and concrete.

CEMBUREAU is pleased to see recognition for material recycling that happens at the same time as energy recovery.

A new report commissioned by Tarmac highlights confidence in the UK infrastructure sector, but calls on the government to do more to aid infrastructure investment.

LafargeHolcim Ltd CEO Eric Olsen is confident the company will meet three-year cashflow and earnings targets.