Europe & CIS

Buzzi Unicem has reported its 1H15 financial results, including a 1.6% increase in cement sales.

Part two of a two-part article written by Sean Fitzgerald, Motorola Solutions, for World Cement’s August issue and abridged for the website.

The UK Competition Commission had required Hanson to sell one of its GGBS facilities, due to competition concerns. The buyer is a mineral resources company.

Sean Fitzgerald, Motorola Solutions, explains the use of high-capacity digital two-way radio systems at the UK’s largest cement plant to ensure communication between workers and enhance site team safety.

With the acquisition of the UK businesses from Lafarge, CRH has launched Tarmac, bringing together the Tarmac name with the Blue Circle logo.

The Markit/CIPS report shows that construction slowed in July after the impressive performance in June.

Cemex has successfully completed the refinancing of its 2012 facilities agreement.

Pruftechnik has amalgamated its Alignment Systems and Condition Monitoring business units.

Mondi launches the HYBRIDPRO bag – a combination of plastic and paper and offers weather protection and significantly extends the shelf life of its contents.

The Mineral Products Association has announced sales volume increases for aggregates and ready mixed concrete in 2Q15 and 1H15.

The Autorité des marchés financiers has published the results of the re-opened offer, which has resulted in 25 901 191 additional Lafarge S.A. shares tendered.

Cemex has announced that, after working closely with the European Commission, antitrust proceedings have come to an end.

CRH has announced the completion of the transaction to acquire certain assets from Lafarge and Holcim, with the exception of the Philippines, which is expected to close this quarter.

Cementir Holding has announced its 1H15. Revenue increased by 0.6% due to good performance of Scandinavian operations, counterbalancing the difficulties encountered in Turkey, Egypt, Italy and the Far East.

The merged company owns almost 90% of the shares and has launched an MTO for the remaining stake.