Concrete news
Betolar and Consolis Parma announce a partnership for low-carbon concrete testing in hollow-core slabs
Betolar has signed a development cooperation agreement to drive low-carbon construction with Consolis Parma, Finland's leading manufacturer of precast concrete elements.
Concrete industry calls up photographers to capture beauty and design of the material in competition
The fourth annual Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) “Concrete in Life” photography competition has launched, with professional and amateur photographers from around the world set to capture the beauty of concrete and showcase the role of concrete in a sustainable world.
Holcim to acquire ready-mix concrete assets of Ol-Trans in Northern Poland
Holcim signed an agreement with Ol-Trans, the leader in ready-mix concrete in the Gdansk-Sopot-Gdynia area, to acquire its five concrete plants.
Hanson shows it support for Pride
Hanson has given a ready-mixed concrete mixer and an aggregates tipper truck a colourful makeover to mark the 50th anniversary of Pride marches in the UK and show its support for the LGBT+ community.
North American construction output forecast to grow despite rising material prices and interest rates
Construction output in North America is forecast to grow by 2.4% in 2022 despite rising material prices and interest rate hikes, says GlobalData
Innovative Argos Concrete Rehabilitates Bridges in Florida
Argos has launched an innovative and highly specialised product called Super UHPC, an ultra-high performance concrete that is already being used to rehabilitate two bridges over one of the most important roads in the state of Florida.
Holcim acquires General Beton Romania
Holcim have acquired General Beton Romania S.R.L, a key national player in ready-mix concrete, with 2022 net sales (est.) of €45 million.
Hanson opens new concrete plant in central Birmingham
Hanson has opened a new ready-mixed concrete plant in Birmingham, increasing the company’s footprint and capabilities in the key West Midlands market.
United Cement Group launches its own customer support service
In the autumn of 2022, BekabadCement JSC, part of United Cement Group, is going to launch own customer support service.
Cement and concrete industry leaders call for deeper collaboration with governments on net zero targets
The Global Cement and Concrete Association’s (GCCA) worldwide ‘CEO Gathering’ got underway in Atlanta, USA, bringing together CEOs of leading cement and concrete companies, as well as policymakers and built environment leaders to progress the implementation of the industry’s roadmap to net zero.