Europe & CIS

Lafarge has announced its results for 2Q12 and the first half of 2012. Cement sales volumes declined in Europe but were bolstered by North America and Asia.

The Mineral Products Association has released construction material sales results 2Q12, revealing y/y declines.

The UK Government announces plans to boost infrastructure whilst the MPA calls for cement industry energy cost support.

Spanish cement consumption decreased by 35.1% in June with a 25% fall predicted for the full year.

Deborah Adams, IEA Clean Coal Centre, UK, rounds up the 2nd International Workshop on Co-firing Biomass with Coal.

Azerbaijan’s President attends inauguration of €300 million Holcim cement plant in Garadagh.

The Mineral Products Association has launched a new publication and campaign to underline the vital role it plays within the UK economy.

Loesche has announced contracts in Algeria, Benin, China and Turkey.

Cemex UK and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further their partnership for another five years.

An introduction to blastfurnace cement from Ismail Yüksek, Iskenderun Plant Manager, OYAK Adana Cement Inc., Turkey.

UK conveying equipment manufacturer, Guttridge Ltd, celebrates its 50th anniversary with an open factory day.

Peter Sand presents the first of a four-part summary from the BIMCO Shipping Market Overview & Outlook 2012 – 2013. This first article focuses on Macroeconomics.

HeidelbergCement has appointed Professor Dr Marion Weissenberger-Eibl to the Supervisory Board following the resignation of Dr Herbert Lütkestratkötter.

Paul Maxwell-Cook introduces our annual World Review by summarising the latest news and reports from across the global cement industry, turning first to Europe.

CEMBUREAU has announced that Koen Coppenholle will serve as Chief Executive following the retirement of Jean-Marie Chandelle.