The global challenge is open for startups in their early stages up to their commercialisation phase who have developed innovative solutions that help solve the industry’s main challenges.
Concrete waste, mostly coming from urban mining in nearby cities such as Barcelona, is collected from five Holcim ready mix plants and repurposed as alternative raw materials in the cement production at the Moncada plant.
The company is increasing investments and innovations to decarbonise construction.
The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced that it has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming Concrete-AI as an Associate Corporate Member.
The company has announced its audited annual results for the year ended 31 December 2021.
The company has committed to a robust programme of reducing the plastic packaging of its concrete products across a comprehensive range of sustainable urbanisation solutions.
The company is joining leading scientists and innovators in Bill Gates’ new documentary series.
The company achieved record safety performance in 2021.
In 2021, GCP’s cement additives and concrete admixtures reduced their customers’ CO2 emissions by an estimated 23 million t.
As certified weighing specialists, HAVER & BOECKER has been authorised to carry out the initial calibration verification of weighers in accordance with the EU Directive 2014/32/EU since January 2020.
UK producers of construction and industrial mineral products have called on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to level the playing field with EU competitors, reduce energy costs and increase certainty to boost investment ahead of his Spring forecast statement (23 March 2022).
The company has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Pachler as General Manager. Robert Pachler succeeded Alexander Lederer and assumed responsibilities in January 2022.
The company pledges to have 25% of its senior roles filled by women by 2025 to help bridge the gender pay gap.
In March 2022, Holcim’s cement plant in Höver is to begin using refuse-derived fuel Renotherm®.
The plant, which is being built in cooperation with the Andritz Group, is scheduled to go into operation by the end of June 2022.