Kreisel strengthens its position in southern Germany through the takeover of Thierhaupten-based bulk materials specialist Schäffer Verfahrenstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, which recently declared insolvency.
The latest figures from the ONS reveal that construction output in January 2014 rose by 1.8% y/y, driven by both repair and maintenance and new work.
The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has approved a joint venture agreement signed by PGNiG Termika and Lafarge for the construction of a flyash separator at PGNiG’s plant in Warsaw.
The Board of Directors of Ciments Français has appointed FINEXSI to examine the financial terms of Italcementi’s proposed simplified tender offer.
Construction activity in Ireland increased in February; while the Confederation of British Industry urges government to take action on the skills gap facing STEM careers.
Sabanci Holding Cement Group President Mehmet Göçmen was elected as Chairman at the TCMB 56th General Assembly Meeting.
Lanzarote’s cement sales volumes grew 31.4% y/y in January 2014 to reach 2903.6 t.
Italian cement manufacturer Italcementi has announced plans to ‘strengthen and streamline’ its capital and group structure.
Commissioning is underway at Cemex’s South Ferriby cement facility, which was forced to temporarily close due to flooding in December 2013.
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) Board has agreed to issue an environmental permit for UC Limited’s cement silo in Corradino, Malta.
Mikhailovcement and Eurocement Ukraine experienced a rise in volumes in January 2014, while Ulyanovskcement announces investment in railway equipment.
The 4th International Holcim Awards has issued a final call for projects and visions that contribute to a more sustainable built environment.
‘Hydraulic attachment tools’ group serves as communication and information platform for companies operating in this field.
Cimpor’s total cement sales increased by 19% y/y in 2013, rising to 28.4 million t.
The EPD declares the UK cement industry’s life cycle environmental impact and covers 100% of domestically produced cement.