Europe & CIS

The Eurocement group company dispatched the most cement ever in one month in July, totalling 125 135 t.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international cement industry, from the latest construction outlooks to recent projects and developments.

Norway’s construction industry will keep developing over the next five years with investment in transport infrastructure playing a key part, according to a recent report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center.

French cement manufacturer Vicat has reported its results for the January – June period.

Hope designed HOPEFlow Rail concrete, which has been used in the Winchburgh Tunnel between Glasgow and Edinburgh for the first time.

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.