Europe & CIS

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international cement industry, from the latest development to recent production, demand and supply figures.

The British Safety Council will host its annual conference on 23 September 2015 – ‘Health and Safety – What’s Next?’

Siemens UK & Ireland is taking its Integrated Drive Systems (IDS) on a roadshow to UK manufacturers.

The Eurocement-owned company shipped 23% more bagged cement in January – May 2015 compared to the same period of 2014.

AViTEQ Vibrationstechnik GmbH has celebrated the opening of a joint venture with Chinese company Shanghai Finde.

The certificate recognises that the cement produced by the Eurocement Group company meets the required environmental standards.

MPA report highlights significance of minerals and mineral products to the UK economy.

MPA’s sixth Members’ General Assembly saw the relaunch of the MPA Restoration Guarantee Fund.

The official inauguration of the newest and most modern cement and clinker producing facility in Bulgaria took place at Devnya Cement AD.

The new CEO’s primary objective was to transform a well-known project oriented house into a customer oriented product house.

The Qalaa Holdings Scholarship Foundation announces ninth annual class of scholarship recipients.

Peter Maybury, who was CEO of the Freightline Group until 2013 and has continued as Chairman until now, is retiring after 18 years with the company.

Mikhail Skorokhod visited the plant, which is undergoing a massive investment project.

The competition authority is carrying out an investigation into the cement, concrete, aggregates and mortar markets, investigation possible anticompetitive behaviour.

Hanson Cement in Ketton opened its doors on 6 June as almost 2000 people enjoyed the attractions on offer.