Europe & CIS

Buzzi Unicem has announced that its proposal to acquire 99.5% of the company has not been accepted by the banks and creditors taking part in Sacci’s debt restructuring agreement.

Increases in mineral products sales volumes suggest construction activity remains positive, says MPA.

A round-up of this week’s cement news, from acquisitions to safety.

Sales up 6% and EBITDA up 17% in solid first quarter.

Holcim has released it 1Q15 results, which include a rise in net income but a fall in cement sales volumes.

Lafarge and Solidia sign an agreement to commercialise a new low-carbon solution for the construction sector.

BSRIA were visited by HRH The Duke of York recently as part of their 60 year celebrations.

Holcim automate Logistics Services with help from Schenck Process’ LOGiQ Software.

British Safety Council announces International Safety Award sector winners and health and safety champions.

The former Sibelco plant in Leighton Buzzard has been acquired by Aggregate Industries.

Thirty HGV drivers are sought by Hope Construction Materials, to operate the company’s new fleet of Renault trucks.

British Safety Council re-affirms the importance of creating awareness of business benefits of good health and safety.

Quantum Controls is celebrating after picking up a major award by one of the world leaders in power and automation technologies ABB.

Group Finance Director to assume global group transformation role in January 2016.

March sees unprecedented growth in infrastructure construction contracts.