Hanson UK and Shell to collaborate on accelerating the construction industry’s transition to net zero emissions
The two industry leaders have a mutual ambition to play a key role in decarbonising the road and construction sectors.
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Holcim to acquire Izolbet, expanding Solutions & Products in Poland
The acquisition will strengthen Holcim’s footprint in the highly attractive market for renovation, thermal insulation and finishing, and will complement Holcim’s recent investment in a new production facility for dry mixes in Kraków.
GCCA reveals the start-ups that will be part of the Innovandi ‘Open Challenge’
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has revealed the first six start-ups that will be backed by its member companies as part of the first ever Innovandi ‘Open Challenge’ in the race to ‘net zero’ by 2050.
Introducing Global Hydrogen Review
The first issue of our new publication, Global Hydrogen Review, is out now!
Minister David TC Davies visits Hanson’s Padeswood cement works
The Minister heard first-hand about the company’s plans to upgrade its existing facility to become the UK’s first net zero cement works.
Holcim expands aggregates footprint in Eastern France
The company has acquired six quarries from the FAMY Group, a major independent player in the aggregates business in Eastern France.
Tarmac commits to reducing waste through pallet reuse initiative
The company has signed a charter produced by The Pallet LOOP – an innovative scheme aimed at minimising the consumption of single-use pallets in the construction industry.
Cementos Molins closes Q1 with net profit of €22 million, impacted by the sharp increase in energy costs
Revenues up 23% in 1Q 2022, driven by new acquisitions and strong activity in South America
Titan America announces significant investment in Norfolk import terminal
The company has announced the construction of a new 70 000 t dome at its existing Roanoke Cement Company import terminal located in Chesapeake, VA.
CEMEX to turn CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel
The company is joining forces with integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol ecoFT and renewable energy company ENERTRAG in a project that will combine CO2 with hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel.
TITAN Cement Group publishes 2021 Integrated Annual Report
The company has published its 2021 Integrated Annual Report (IAR), which outlines the Group’s financial, as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
Aggregate Industries launches 2030 sustainability strategy
The new strategy sets out the business’ ambition to embed sustainability in the future of construction.
16 Heidelberger Beton concrete plants obtain the new Concrete Sustainability Council CO2-module
The CSC CO2 module is available for concrete plants that are CSC certified at the level Silver or higher.
GlobalData: Eastern European construction output to fall by 3.4% in 2022
As a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the construction industry in Eastern Europe is expected to shrink by 3.4% in 2022 due to rising inflation and weak investor confidence, says GlobalData.
Martin Engineering launches digital educational resource for conveyor safety
Aimed at apprentice technicians and experienced engineers alike, the resource is accessible by computer, tablet, or smartphone.