Europe & CIS

A Bloomberg report suggests that some Holcim shareholders may feel that they are getting the worse end of the proposed deal with Lafarge.

Spain’s FCC Group has reported a 12.1% rise in EBITDA to €804 million in 2014.

Sika has reported a 28% increase in net profit, attributed to increased sales and disciplined cost management.

Some 514 organisations were recognised by the British Safety Council in the 2015 International Safety Awards.

The Construction Logistics and Cycle Safety event showcased safer HGVs from Scania, Volvo, Mercedes Benz and more.

Guy Thompson, The Concrete Centre – MPA, UK, explains how the ongoing commitment of the concrete industry to sustainability can help designers and specifiers achieve sustainable solutions.

In its financial report for FY14, CRH discloses a 5% increase in sales revenue, 11% increase in EBITDA and 29% increase in operating profit before impairment.

Safecom 2015 chemical regulatory conference announces agenda.

Aggregate Industries recently welcomed the BBC’s popular evening television programme, The One Show.

Eurocement’s Filaret Galchev has been recognised for his many achievements.

Korfez has signed contracts for a mill shell lining project and a dip tube cast lining system.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Freightliner Group from majority shareholders Arcapita.

Germany’s Aumund Fördertechnik GmbH has named Robert Gruss as its new Managing Director, responsible for sales, service, technology and research and development.

The Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Cementir Holding agreed to an increase of up to €300 million.

Barbour ABI releases its latest ‘Economic Construction Market Review’, indicating y/y growth in the value of new contracts in the industrial and commercial office construction sectors in January 2015.