Europe & CIS

In 2012, HeidelbergCement saw profits rise by 2% and debt lowered to €7 billion.

New faces proposed for election, while plans for a new Chairman are in hand.

Hanson has created a new line of concretes that will reduce the CO2 emissions associated with construction.

Ecocem Ireland recently inaugurated a new bagging facility for eco-friendly cement at Dublin Port, as well as announcing a €19 million investment plan.

A report into the European cement sector’s role within the region, which was commissioned by CEMBUREAU, has now been published.

Loesche has extended its apprenticeship scheme for 2013 to include trained occupations.

Cimpor announces its new investment plan, which aims to increase its geographical footprint.

The Green Construction Board has launched its Low Carbon Routemap, which outlines actions required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80%.

The Group posted a net loss despite a 3.6% y/y increase in turnover.

The total volume of new orders rose by 3.4% q/q and 11.2% y/y, with growth in five of the six construction sectors.

The Spanish cement manufacturer reduces its losses in 2012 despite the declining domestic market.

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Swiss cement giant Holcim has released its full year results, which show strong performance in dynamic growth regions.

Mark Mutter, JAMCEM, UK, tackles the question of ball mills vs VRMs for cement grinding.

CRH announces Spanish cement asset swap and its 2012 financial results.