Europe & CIS

CRH plc has released its Interim Management Statement, indicating the effect of poor weather conditions on sales volumes.

Efficiency measures cannot entirely counteract poor weather and reduced demand in Europe for Italcementi

1Q13 results show big increase in operating income, while revenue remains almost stable.

FRITZ & MACZIOL to supply logistics solution to Westphalia cement plant.

Total sales volumes of cement, aggregates, asphalt and concrete fell in 1Q13 for Holcim, although net income was up by 164.1% y/y.

Cemex UK entrusts national distribution of bagged cement to Wincanton

Low sales volumes are recorded in the first quarter for cement, concrete and aggregates.

Sales volumes fall 7.3% y/y for Italcementi’s Ciment Français; revenues also down 7.3% overall.

With this acquisition, CRH becomes the market leader in the Ukrainian cement industry.

Under the new agreement, Fives FCB will be able to market and supply the COSMA system.

Cooperation will offer clients additional access to particle sizing and characterisation knowhow from industry experts.

Sales of building products fell in 1Q13, while construction output in the UK is predicted to decline by 2.1% in 2013 before experiencing growth in 2014.

HeidelbergCement has increased its holding in CJSC “Construction Materials” from 51% to 100%.

Cement production and domestic consumption levels continue to decline in Spain.

Loesche will supply grinding technology to 10 000 tpd Silifke cement plant.