Europe & CIS

The company has published its preliminary key figures from the consolidated financial statements for the financial year 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2021.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has announced the winners of its ‘Concrete in Life 2021’ global photography competition, which celebrates the beauty, importance, and sustainability of concrete in today’s world.

The company is developing an energy storage technology together with INSA Lyon and ENGIE’s Corporate Research Centre, ENGIE Lab CRIGEN, to serve as an alternative to batteries.

The companies have successfully connected the clinker production process with the Synhelion solar receiver, producing solar clinker.

The company has announced its investment in HiiROC, a clean hydrogen production startup.

The awards are open to entries with forward-looking technology for the construction industry.

The Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund enabled conservationists to replace a vital water pump at a Cambridgeshire nature reserve.

The third edition of Holcim’s Startup Accelerator Programme will accelerate sustainable construction with disruptive solutions.

The companies are joining forces to advance Holcim’s carbon capture portfolio, repurposing CO2 from its operations into its green cement.

The World Cement Association has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming Enterprise Ireland as an Affiliate Member.

Together, the companies will tackle the growing challenge of non-recyclable plastic waste in Vietnam.

The company’s commitment to considered and high-quality restoration of its quarries has resulted in the harvesting of olive oil, citrus fruits and grapes from locations in Croatia and Spain.

Since 01 May 2020 70% of ELIN Motoren GmbH has been owned by Voith Group. The other 30% of the company remained with the long-standing Managing Director Franz Hrachowitz. At the end of last year, the two parties agreed on the acquisition of the remaining stake.

The company has announced the appointment of Olivier Guise. Olivier brings over 17 years of experience in the construction materials industry, having been General Manager of Cement and ExCo at LafargeHolcim France until 2021.

The company been confirmed as a Net Zero Partner for the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum’s (UKREiiF) inaugural event.