Europe & CIS

French cement company looks ahead to 2014/15 when it is hoped demand will pick up.

The companies will no longer pursue talks for a joint venture concerning their cement and building products businesses.

Spanish cement consumption fell by 21.5% y/y in January, with production down by 30.7% y/y.

The CSI has developed Product Category Rules for unreinforced concrete that enable concrete producers to issue Environmental Product Declarations for their products.

According to preliminary 2012 figures, cement sales fell y/y while total net sales improved.

Cementos Molins has suggested a renewed focus on foreign markets in the wake of falling cement consumption levels in Spain.

In the VDMA’s latest press release, the association comments that no marked improvements in construction machinery demand are expected in 2013.

The company’s order intake increased by 15% y/y in 2012, with revenue up 21%.

Cement kilns provide an environmentally friendly and efficient means to recycle composites, according to European Composites Industry Association.

Turkey’s GIMAS is in talks with local officials about the construction of a new cement plant in Gacko.

The survey reveals the challenges continuing to affect the UK’s construction sector.

The MPA is the first cement industry body to publish plans for lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

Dyckerhoff AG’s 2012 sales came in at €1.6 billion, although cement sales volumes fell by 2%.

Total sales increased by 1.2% y/y in 2012, while performance varied across the Group’s regional markets.

HeidelbergCement has issued its preliminary results for 4Q and full year 2012, giving a generally positive picture for the company.