FLSmidth wins order from Hope Construction Materials
The contract covers process optimisation for the Hope cement plant in Derbyshire, UK.
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Construction output reached £112.6 billion in the UK in 2013
According to the latest figures from the ONS, construction output improved by 1.3% y/y in 2013.
Germany’s cement and construction equipment industries face a challenging year
Machinery and tool orders were down by ~2% over 2013, while a new energy surcharge could push the German cement industry to breaking point.
Geometrica supplies Carthage Cement with bulk storage structures
Geometrica outlines a project carried out at Carthage Cement’s new plant in Djebel Ressas, Tunisia.
ThyssenKrupp makes a good start to the fiscal year
Industrial group ThyssenKrupp has met all its targets for the first quarter, witnessing a decrease in net debt and a 6% increase in order intake from continuing operations.
New management systems and increased operational efficiency introduced at Gazakh Cement
Akkord Corporation plans to enhance efficiency at its production facilities following the Azerbaijani President’s announcement that 2014 would be the ‘Year of Industry’.
Siemens addresses energy efficiency in the cement industry
Siemens held a webcast this week to discuss the global challenges facing the cement industry and the innovative solutions that can help improve energy efficiency.
FLSmidth releases Annual Report for 2013
FLSmidth’s Board of Directors and the Executive Management have approved the company's Annual Report for the financial year 1 January - 31 December 2013.
Powerscreen appoints Turkish distributor for crushing and screening equipment
In line with increasing demand in the country, Powerscreen has appointed SIF Is Makinalari to distribute the company’s mobile crushing and screening equipment in Turkey.
Nanocem will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an open meeting
Nanocem has announced that it will mark its first decade by holding a 10th Anniversary Open Meeting in Switzerland.
Acquisition and distribution deals for bearings, rubber and steel companies
NSK and RHP Bearings get a new UK distributor; ContiTech acquires a rubber and plastics company and the Menzel group’s steel acquisition has a successful first year.
CoalImp backs CCS scheme
CoalImp is calling for the UK government to retake the lead on carbon capture and storage.
Cement sales remain flat for Buzzi Unicem in 2013
Buzzi Unicem has released its preliminary results for the financial year 2013, reporting cement sales of 27.4 million t and net sales of €2.754 billion.
Italcementi’s efficiency plans bring down net debt
Italcementi reports a decrease in consolidated revenues and sales volumes, but net debt is also reduced thanks to management and industrial efficiency plans.
Cemex UK uses storytelling as a method to improve health and safety
Developing the art of storytelling is the key to Cemex’s new health and safety training programme in the UK.