Cement news 2018

Kazakh cement producer, Steppe Cement, has seen revenue rise through 2018, following its decision to prioritise price increases over volume growth.

Aggregate Industries has highlighted the benefits of using lightweight concrete solutions made from secondary aggregates, such as its flyash-based Lytag product.

LafargeHolcim group company, Holcim Philippines, is continuing to upgrade its production capacity and efficiency at its plants in the Luzon region of the country.

A new conveyor belt cleaner specifically designed for use in small spaces has been released by Martin Engineering

HeidelbergCement and BirdLife International have renewed their partnership after six years of collaboration

ABB will expand its Dodge Passport selection tool with a belt conveyor design programme

Eurocement has opened a new grinding plant at Mordovcement, completing the new semi-dry cement production line at the plant.

Babcock & Wilcox has completed the sale of its MEGTEC and Universal business to Dürr Group.

Investments from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania are expected to lead to a sharp growth in infrastructure construction.

A CEMEX USA driver has won the NRMCA National Mixer Driver Championship