Europe & CIS

Haver & Boecker has expanded its line-up with the acquisition of Newtec Bag Palletizing from Newtec International Group S.A.

Despite the global economic crisis, Turkey’s cement industry shows no signs of slowing. Here, Somer International discusses two important issues facing the country’s industry in the years to come: safety and the use of alternative fuels.

FLSmidth has announced a new air catalytic solution to tackle hydrocarbon component emissions from cement plants.

Loesche has enetered a close cooperation agreement with A TEC Holding GmbH. The companies will combine technologies and sales organisation to jointly provide stronger support for clients in the cement industry.

Buzzi Unicem’s 1Q12 cement sales fell by 4% y/y after being hit by the cold snap in Central Europe.

Holcim has outlined its plans to sustainably improve its return on invested capital. The ‘Holcim Leadership Journey’ will include measures to increase operating profit by a minimum of CHF 1.5 billion by the end of 2014.

Haver & Boecker announces a joint research cooperation with the Institute for Innovation of the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences.

Haver & Boecker works together with HeidelbergCement Technology Centre to optimise processes at Swedish cement terminal.

CRH plc reports 2% y/y increase in sales volumes.

1Q12 saw cement sales increase by 1% y/y to 31.3 million t.

Titan Group has announced a widening net loss of €19 million for the first quarter of 2012 due to the collapse of Greece’s construction industry and poor weather conditions across the Balkans, Turkey and Greece

HeidelbergCement’s sales volumes driven by North American and Asian markets in 1Q12.

Competition Commission rules that Tarmac and Lafarge UK must sell a large share of their operations if joint venture is to go ahead.

MPA pushes for increased investment in infrastructure and housing to boost the UK construction sector and economy.

Loesche ThermoProzess GmbH has taken over the specialised combustion technology department of UCON AG Containersysteme KG. The acquisition forms part of the Loesche Group’s thermo process technology sector.