Cemex UK recognised for outstanding achievements in cyclist safety
Cemex UK’s cyclist safety programme includes training schemes for its drivers, sharing best practice and educating cyclists about the dangers around large goods vehicles.
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UK construction activity expands at fastest rate since February
In June 2014, the Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® reached 62.6, which compares to 60 in May.
The European Cement Association calls for circular economy policy
CEMBUREAU responds to the European Commission’s proposal for a headline resource efficiency target and outlines the measures it believes need to be taken.
The Cat® Operator Challenge Final 2014
From 22 – 25 September 2014, the Caterpillar Visitor and Learning Centre in Leicester, UK, will become the stage for a major international competition: the Cat® Operator Challenge.
Eurocement to construct a new plant in Uzbekistan
Eurocement has signed a contract with China’s CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd for the supply of equipment, design, installation supervision and training for the construction of a new cement plant in Uzbekistan.
Lafarge’s Spanish cement plants celebrate health and safety achievements
Events were held at Lafarge’s Cementos Parrilla, the Sagunto plant and the Montcada i Reixac plant to mark the central day of ‘Health and Safety Month’.
New financing structure for Cementos Portland Valderrivas’ parent company approved
Shareholders at Spain’s FCC, which includes Cementos Portland Valderrivas, have ratified a refinancing plan for the group.
Eurocement highlights the need for regulation of building materials in CU countries
Early adoption of technical regulations would help to tackle increased imports of counterfeit and substandard building materials in the Customs Union.
MPA-sponsored PRIME project launched at Hillhead 2014
The MPA welcomed the official launch of the Professional Recognition In Mineral Extraction (PRIME) project on 24 June at Hillhead 2014.
Liebherr records turnover of €8.96 billion in 2013
The Liebherr Group’s 2013 sales revenue of €8.96 billion was only 1.4%, or €126.6 million, below the total reached in 2012.
DNV GL to help UK government achieve low carbon economy target
DNV GL will work alongside project partner Parsons Brinckerhoff to run a series of workshops across eight industry sectors, including cement, to develop Industrial Decarbonisation Roadmaps.
UK funding to address the skills shortage and encourage women to pursue engineering careers
The ‘Developing Women Engineers’ and ‘Improving Engineering Careers’ schemes will each be allotted £10 million in funding, helping to counter the skills gap and address gender imbalance.
Menzel delivers customised motor to Albanian cement plant
Menzel has delivered a customised replacement drive that covers two different motors to a cement plant in Albania.
UK quarry operators recognised under the new gold standard scheme
Four operators receive the new gold card as part of the first industry-wide gold standard accreditation for highly efficient quarry and mining equipment operators, launched by MP Awards and Finning.
Consumption declines in Spain’s regional cement markets
The volume of cement consumed in Andalucía and Cataluña fell by 3.8% and 21%, respectively, in May 2014.