Europe & CIS

Holcim has inaugurated its new 2.1 million tpa Shurovo cement plant in Russia.

Expert Systems continue to evolve and press releases tell us about the latest innovations and developments, but who has been ordering what recently? And what do you need to help map out a new quarry? Paul Maxwell-Cook answers these questions and more.

Paul Maxwell-Cook takes a quick look at the current and future prospects of the cement industry in various regions of the world.

KHD Humboldt Wedag received the order for engineering, equipment supply, supervision of erection, and commissioning, including onshore training, for Askale Cimento’s new 4000 tpd pyro-processing system at its Gümüshane cement plant.

The Mineral Products Association has received crucial government support for aggregates planning process.

CRH announces first-half 2011 development spend of €0.2 billion and agreement to acquire a materials business in Belgium.

HeidelbergCement has opened its modernised kiln line at its Polish cement plant in Górazdze, which will expand the plant’s clinker capacity to 6000 tpd.

Steve Brambley of GAMBICA’s controlgear group explains why the cement industry should consider value rather than cost.

Alstom and HeidelbergCement to study CO2 capture technologies to be tested at the Norcem cement plant in Norway.

Strong backing for launch of MPA’s national cycle safe campaign to prevent accidents between cyclists and lorries.

Lafarge has announced new CO2 targets, including a 33% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne of cement by 2020.

FLSmidth has signed a licensing agreement with Wasabi Energy for its Kalina Cycle® technology.

BEUMER, the international logistics provider, is opening a new office in Scandinavia.

On 23 May 2011, the foundation stone was laid at BHS-Sonthofen for the new administration building and a new warehouse was inaugurated. The new building will provide 90 employees with a modern working environment and will have enough spare capacity for further growth of the company. With this investment BHS is responding to the continuously increasing order volume.

Moody’s Investors Service raised HeidelbergCement’s Corporate Family rating to ‘Ba1’ from ‘Ba2‘ and the senior unsecured long term rating to ‘Ba2’ from ‘Ba3’.