Cement news updates

This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you the latest on Holcim UK's Tilbury Cement Works progress, Molins' robust growth in 2025, a conversation with Shree Cement, and Votorantim Cimentos' substantial investment in structural competitiveness.

The partnership combines Loesche's VRM technology with Metso's expertise in sustainable end-to-end solutions for mineral processing and global service capabilities.

The VRM is part of a multi-million-pound investment from Holcim UK and will grind a range of raw materials including Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) and Recycled Concrete Fines (RCF).

Molins achieved a net profit of €185 million, up 1% year-on-year, equivalent to earnings per share of €2.80.

Dr. Wei Cai, Dr. Dmitry Davydov, and James D. Greene, Wacker Chemie AG, explore how silicone-based booster aids for cement grinding can help cement producers enhance cement strength and maintain performance while transitioning to lower-carbon cements.

Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director at Shree Cement, sat down with World Cement to discuss sustainable growth, digital innovation, and the company’s long-term vision.

Votorantim Cimentos signed a contract with Auren for the acquisition of wind energy, which will power its sites located in the Brazilian Northeast and Southeast.

This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you insights on Cement Europe's support for investment security, ACA's leadership transition, and financial results from Amrize and CRH for 2025.

Full year 2025 total revenues of US$37.4 billion were 5% ahead of the prior year driven by favourable end-market demand, disciplined commercial execution and contributions from acquisitions.

ABB has announced the launch of its first fully integrated gas analyser package for CCUS applications, combining three proven ABB technologies into a single, streamlined solution.

Amrize complete the acquisition of PB Materials Holdings, Inc., the leading aggregates business with a complementary ready-mix concrete network in the high-growth West Texas region.

Cemex announced the successful pricing of its long-term notes (certificados bursátiles de largo plazo) on February 17, 2026, for an aggregate principal amount of $5.5 billion Mexican pesos (approximately US$320 million).

Amrize increased revenues to US$11.8 billion and delivered US$3.0 billion of adjusted EBITDA driven by infrastructure demand and an improving commercial market.

SaverOne 2014 Ltd. announce the completion of the installation of its Driver Distraction Prevention System (DDPS) in Cemex Croatia, the fifth country where Cemex have assimilated SaverOne’s safety system.

Industry leaders have gathered in Antwerp to ask for leadership and bold action to boost industrial competitiveness in Europe.

Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. and subsidiaries announce its consolidated results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Mike Ireland, who has served as president and CEO of the American Cement Association (ACA) for the past eight years, has announced his retirement.

Amrize announced updates to its Board of Directors, including new leadership appointments to the Audit Committee and the departure of Theresa Drew.

Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices.

This recognition follows on from the public support obtained after the project was selected by the European Innovation Fund programme in November 2025.

The Ahmedabad bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of Sanghi Industries Limited into Ambuja Cements Limited, marking a significant step in the Adani Group’s ongoing expansion and consolidation of its cement operations.

Cemex Ventures presents its Top 50 Contech Startups 2026 list and accompanying report, showcasing the most innovative startups shaping the future of construction.

Fuller Technologies announce its headquarters will be located in Allentown, Lehigh County.

The new investment reaffirms Cemex Ventures’ commitment to the startup, driven by the success of the CLYNGAS project and a €4.4 million grant from the European Union.