Europe & CIS

Cemex has contracted the company to provide its VAS® solution to be rolled out across several plants, beginning in Germany.

Guy Thompson, Head of Sustainability, Architecture and Housing at MPA The Concrete Centre, reports on a milestone year for the concrete industry, as they launch their 2020 sustainability performance targets and report on 2012 targets.

The European Commission has been called in to investigate the transactions between Holcim and Cemex over concerns they will reduce competition.

Domestic cement consumption fell by 9.1% y/y in September 2013, with production down 9.2% y/y.

CEMA and CECE propose action plan for strong industrial production in Europe to EU Parliament

Pro-Teq Surfacing UK Ltd’s new UV powered pathway provides an alternative to street lighting and offers potential savings for local and national government energy bills

BTA BANK JSC will provide financing for the new line at Kazakhstan’s Standard Cement plant.

The Construction Products Association expects the UK construction sector to experience 19% growth by 2017, boosted by private housing and infrastructure activity.

The company has said it does not plan to fight for increased market share and would focus on producing quality products.

The new National Nature Park provides information about restored quarry sites across the UK.

The Mineral Products Association held the Restoration and Biodiversity Awards in London this week, focusing on the benefits of partnership.

Cimpor plans to optimise its Portuguese cement facilities for export production in a bid to mitigate declining domestic demand.

Andrew Minson, The Concrete Centre, reports on the benefits of roller compacted concrete pavements.

AVIC International is reportedly bidding to takeover KHD Humboldt Wedag.

Hanson Cement’s new solar farm at its Ketton plant has been granted approval by the local council and could be completed by the end of the year.