Holcim offers the first climate-neutral cement in Germany
After the introduction of the sustainable ECOPact concretes at the beginning of 2020, Holcim is now placing the ECOPlanet CO2-reduced cements on the building materials market.
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S&P upgrades rating of HeidelbergCement to BBB with stable outlook
S&P Global Ratings raised HeidelbergCement’s long- and short-term issuer credit ratings to BBB/A-2 from BBB-/A-3 and the issue ratings on its debt to BBB from BBB-. The outlook is stable.
Tarmac and Forth Ports sign agreement to create UK’s largest construction materials terminal at Tilbury2
Tarmac has committed to a 25-year partnership with the Port of Tilbury, London’s fastest-growing port, to build the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal.
CEMEX Ventures announces launch of 2021 Construction Startup Competition
CEMEX's Corporate Venture Capital and open innovation unit has announced the launch of its 2021 Construction Startup Competition and its renewed alliance with Ferrovial, Hilti, VINCI Group’s Leonard and NOVA by Saint-Gobain.
HeidelbergCement shares preliminary results for first quarter of 2021
The company has published its preliminary key figures for the first quarter of 2021. The company has stated that the preliminary Q1 financial figures deviate significantly from current capital market expectations.
CEMEX USA named EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
The company has announced that it has been named US EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the third consecutive year, earning the 2021 Sustained Excellence Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy.
CEMEX joins OpenBuilt initiative to accelerate construction industry digitalisation
The company has announced that it will be joining a global initiative to develop OpenBuilt, a new platform designed to securely connect fragmented construction industry supply chains.
CEMEX expands its network in France
The company will take a step forward to complement its portfolio of products and services for sustainable urbanisation across the construction value chain.
LafargeHolcim recognised by Solar Impulse Foundation’s efficient solution label
Ten LafargeHolcim green building solutions are endorsed today by the ‘Solar Impulse Efficient Solution’ label, recognising world-leading technologies that protect the environment in a profitable way.
CEMEX to supply concrete for one of Barcelona’s main traffic infrastructures
The company will supply concrete for the construction of the Las Glòries Tunnel road from its plant in Sagrera.
Bedeschi awarded new cement plant project in Poland
The company has been awarded a new contract by Nanjing Kisen International Engineering, part of CNBM Group, for a Lafarge Holcim cement plant in Poland.
LafargeHolcim shares agenda for 2021 Annual General Meeting
The company has outlined its agenda for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will take place on 04 May 2021 at 10am CEST.
Lafarge in Poland and Elgra Engineering offer students the chance to study automation
The companies have joined forces to support young people in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region. From the new school year, all students from the region will be able to study as automation specialists.
OPTERRA outlines its ‘Future cement from Wössingen’ project
As part of the project, the Wössingen cement works is aiming to expand its mining area. For this purpose, the border is to be moved by a strip of about 150 m wide with an area of around 11 ha.
Tarmac provides grant for Parwich Royal British Legion improvements
The club received almost £20 000 to complete the project which will make the building safe, warm and welcoming for those who use it.