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.
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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.
Holcim publishes agenda for 2022 Annual General Meeting
The Holcim Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 04 May 2022 at 10 am CEST at company headquarters in Zug, Switzerland.
CEMEX announces significant milestone in LEILAC 2 project
The company has announced that the project has received funding to build an industrial-scale facility.
GCCA Chief Executive comments on latest IPCC climate change report
Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive of the Global Cement and Concrete Association, has announced that the GCCA welcomes the IPCC’s latest report and the urgency it attributes to the climate crisis.
Rohrdorfer Cement Works reduce carbon emissions through rail transport
The cement works in Gmunden and Rohrdorf are currently reducing 5500 t of CO2 per year, which corresponds to around 50 000 truck journeys, by using more rail transport instead of trucks.