European cement news
Holcim UK expert calls for modernised British standards to support low-carbon cement
Modernising British Standards to encourage greater flexibility and faster acceptance of cement made using circular materials is vital in the push for low-carbon construction, according to a leading cement expert.
PyroGenesis awarded US$1.3M contract for plasma torch integration in cement calcination furnace
PyroGenesis Inc. announce that it has signed a €815 000 contract with a European cement industry customer for the supply of a plasma torch system for the electrification of a calcination furnace.
Edycem and Hoffmann Green strengthen collaboration to accelerate the development of 0% clinker concrete
The reinforced collaboration between the two companies will result in an increase in the volume of 0% clinker concrete produced by EDYCEM's network of plants from 2026.
Holcim makes three acquisitions to accelerate circular construction in the UK, Germany, and France
Holcim has completed two acquisitions of demolition materials recycling businesses and agreed to make a third, as it accelerates circular construction across Europe.
Heidelberg Materials recognises exceptional Quarry Life Award projects
Heidelberg Materials and more than 100 guests celebrated the winners of the sixth edition of the Quarry Life Award in Heidelberg.
TÜRKÇIMENTO unites the international cement industry in Antalya
The 18th edition of the TÜRKÇIMENTO International Technical Seminar & Exhibition was held in Antalya.
Optimising results and ROI from conveyor safety training
R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, explores how comprehensive conveyor training programmes drive safer operations, enhance team capability, and deliver measurable ROI.
Ecocem creates global science council to accelerate low-carbon cement adoption
Ecocem have announced the establishment of its Materials Science Advisory Council to support the development and adoption of low-carbon cement solutions globally.
Votorantim Cimentos reports third quarter 2025 financial results
Votorantim Cimentos' consolidated net revenue for the period was R$8.7 billion, a 15% increase compared to the third quarter of 2024, in local currency.
Holcim UK achieves breakthrough in low-carbon cement using recycled concrete fines
Holcim UK has successfully demonstrated a new low-carbon cement formulation made partly from recycled concrete fines (RCF), by taking part in a cross-industry trial.