https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/ en-GB editor@worldcement.com (Editor) webdev@worldcement.com (Web developer) https://d23p67eaj7q4a1.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.worldcement.com The CI4C (Cement Innovation for Climate) Pure Oxyfuelplant in Mergelstetten (state of Baden-Wurttemberg) has been officially inaugurated, marking a major milestone in the decarbonisation of cement production. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09072026/catch4climate-pure-oxyfuel-plant-officially-inaugurated/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09072026/catch4climate-pure-oxyfuel-plant-officially-inaugurated/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:39:00 GMT Bouygues Construction, CB Green, Ecocem France, and POINT.P launch the Action Béton & Ciment Durables (ABCD*) Alliance to accelerate concrete and cement decarbonisation. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09072026/construction-value-chain-leaders-launch-new-alliance-to-accelerate-low-carbon-cement-and-concrete-adoption-in-france/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09072026/construction-value-chain-leaders-launch-new-alliance-to-accelerate-low-carbon-cement-and-concrete-adoption-in-france/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:59:00 GMT Heidelberg Materials is reportedly planning a US$200 million expansion of a cement plant near St Petersburg. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/08072026/heidelberg-materials-plan-200m-russia-cement-plant-expansion/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/08072026/heidelberg-materials-plan-200m-russia-cement-plant-expansion/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:24:00 GMT In the first half of 2026, Hoffmann Green sold and delivered nearly 40 000 metric tons of cement, representing a 104% increase compared to the first half of 2025 and nearly five times the volume recorded in the first half of 2024. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/06072026/hoffmann-green-reports-record-business-volume-in-the-first-half-of-2026-and-provides-an-update-on-its-business/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/06072026/hoffmann-green-reports-record-business-volume-in-the-first-half-of-2026-and-provides-an-update-on-its-business/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:01:00 GMT Cemex has supported the development of core road infrastructure across Central Europe through the supply of its concrete, aggregates, and cement solutions. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/cemex-contributes-to-strategic-highway-projects-across-central-europe/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/cemex-contributes-to-strategic-highway-projects-across-central-europe/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:57:00 GMT Cementir Holding N.V. announces that its Danish subsidiary Aalborg Portland Holding A/S has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Nymølle Stenindustrier A/S, the leading Danish aggregates player in terms of capacity. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/cementir-holding-through-its-subsidiary-aalborg-portland-holding-completes-the-acquisition-of-nymlle-stenindustrier-as-in-denmark/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/cementir-holding-through-its-subsidiary-aalborg-portland-holding-completes-the-acquisition-of-nymlle-stenindustrier-as-in-denmark/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:48:00 GMT The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on government to favour British-made materials on major public construction projects at a parliamentary reception on 30 June. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/mpa-urges-government-to-back-british-cement-to-drive-growth/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/mpa-urges-government-to-back-british-cement-to-drive-growth/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:44:00 GMT Carinthian family-owned company keeps sales base almost stable despite a volatile market environment, high competitive pressure and trade policy uncertainties. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/01072026/wietersdorfer-group-holds-its-own-in-a-difficult-environment-in-2025/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/01072026/wietersdorfer-group-holds-its-own-in-a-difficult-environment-in-2025/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:21:00 GMT Heysham Port is owned and operated by Peel Ports Group, and provides critical freight and passenger links between mainland UK, the Isle of Man, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/01072026/holcim-uk-supports-10-million-heysham-port-expansion/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/01072026/holcim-uk-supports-10-million-heysham-port-expansion/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:01:00 GMT At more than 200 m high and 64 floors, TM Tower will include 260 residences, common areas, and wellness spaces. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/26062026/cemex-supplies-lower-carbon-cement-for-one-of-europes-tallest-residential-buildings/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/26062026/cemex-supplies-lower-carbon-cement-for-one-of-europes-tallest-residential-buildings/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:26:00 GMT The first deep-sea vessel has discharged material into the site, heralding the transition from construction through to active operations. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23062026/holcims-tilbury-cement-works-commences-import-and-distribution-operations/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23062026/holcims-tilbury-cement-works-commences-import-and-distribution-operations/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:05:00 GMT Having previously led the sector with 50% recycled content packaging, Tarmac is once again setting the benchmark by increasing recycled content to 80%. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23062026/tarmac-achieves-80-recycled-plastic-packaging/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23062026/tarmac-achieves-80-recycled-plastic-packaging/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:51:00 GMT The partnership encompasses multiple dimensions, with Siemens positioned as a preferred supplier for Cemvision's production facilities. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23062026/cemvision-and-siemens-partner-to-advance-next-generation-cement-production/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23062026/cemvision-and-siemens-partner-to-advance-next-generation-cement-production/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:45:00 GMT The Innovandi Open Challenge is GCCA’s industry accelerator which partners start-ups with member companies to develop and scale technologies to help the industry reach net zero. https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/23062026/global-innovation-challenge-launches-a-new-search-for-ai-solutions-that-enable-low-carbon-cement-and-concrete/ https://www.worldcement.com/africa-middle-east/23062026/global-innovation-challenge-launches-a-new-search-for-ai-solutions-that-enable-low-carbon-cement-and-concrete/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:39:00 GMT Cemex has sold over one million zero waste cement bags in the Balearic Islands, Spain, marking an important milestone that reinforces its commitment to the circular economy. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/10062026/cemex-surpasses-one-million-zero-waste-cement-bags-sold-in-the-balearic-islands/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/10062026/cemex-surpasses-one-million-zero-waste-cement-bags-sold-in-the-balearic-islands/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:58:00 GMT Holcim has launched the sector’s first industrial-scale carbon capture test platform in Martres-Tolosane, France, to enable field testing and validation of advanced technologies alongside valued third-party partners. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/10062026/holcim-launches-industrys-first-carbon-capture-test-platform-to-validate-advanced-technologies/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/10062026/holcim-launches-industrys-first-carbon-capture-test-platform-to-validate-advanced-technologies/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:46:00 GMT ACCSION, one of Europe’s first and largest onshore carbon capture projects, represents a key milestone in Cementir’s transition to Net Zero. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09062026/aalborg-portland-signs-agreement-for-carbon-capture-subsidy-for-accsion/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09062026/aalborg-portland-signs-agreement-for-carbon-capture-subsidy-for-accsion/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:43:00 GMT The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) confirmed Spirit has successfully entered the ‘Assess Phase’ of its carbon storage licence (CS010). https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09062026/major-milestone-for-mnz-peak-cluster-ccs-project/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09062026/major-milestone-for-mnz-peak-cluster-ccs-project/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:29:00 GMT The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has engaged Andy Spencer as Independent Chair of UK Concrete, bringing extensive industry, sustainability and public affairs experience to this part time assignment at a significant moment for the sector. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/04062026/mpa-selects-andy-spencer-as-independent-chair-of-uk-concrete/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/04062026/mpa-selects-andy-spencer-as-independent-chair-of-uk-concrete/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:17:00 GMT The new Chair succeeds longtime CarbonCure Technologies champion Bill Holden who is retiring from the Board after 12 years of service and leadership. https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/04062026/cement-industry-veteran-onne-van-der-weijde-named-chair-of-carboncures-board/ https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/04062026/cement-industry-veteran-onne-van-der-weijde-named-chair-of-carboncures-board/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:36:00 GMT