Europe & CIS

Buzzi Unicem ended the year with a 4.8% improvement in EBITDA, despite the continued recession in Italy and a slowdown in Europe and Asia in the second half of the year.

Eurocement has been involved in two educational events inside and outside the company.

On 20 May, the British Safety Council will hold a morning seminar that will focus on sharing good practice in health and safety.

The UK’s Hope Construction Materials is providing concrete for the bases of 11 wind turbines in a remote location in Lancashire.

A study commissioned by the European Paper Sack Research Group finds that paper sacks offer lower cost and higher filling speed, while polyethylene sacks are ahead on cleanliness.

According to Barbour ABI’s latest construction sector report, residential construction activity in the UK grew by 20% y/y in February 2015.

Local MP Sammy Wilson visited Lafarge Tarmac’s old cement plant and quarry site in Magheramorne, Northern Ireland, to discuss plans to build a cycling centre.

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has responded to the publication of the government’s 2050 carbon reduction roadmap for the UK cement sector.

Aggregate Industries sponsored and contributed to the UK Green Building Council’s report on green infrastructure.

Loesche has begun installing an LM 45.4 mill at the Bastas Baskent Cimento plant in Elmadag, Turkey. The mill was ordered by Vicat Service Technique Ciment in May 2014.

A report released by the Home Builders Federation demonstrates the contribution that the house building industry makes to the UK.

Oskolcement staff joined residents and local businesses for an annual cleanup programme in Starooskolsky Urban Okrug, Russia.

The second part of Cembureau's 4Q economic report looks at industrial activity in the EU.

Figures show a mixed bag for Europe in the final quarter of the year, with an overall improvement in macroeconomic conditions.

An expanded version of the Level 1 award in health and safety in construction has been launched.