European cement news
GlobalData reports on the global construction outlook in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
The company predicts that, across the globe, the construction industry will be heavily affected due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
CEMBUREAU welcomes prospect of carbon border mechanism
The European Cement Association, CEMBUREAU, has welcomed the prospect of an EU carbon border mechanism, as a step towards achieving carbon neutrality.
HeidelbergCement advances development of project to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
The company is starting the further development and scale-up of the LEILAC technology (Low Emissions Intensity Lime And Cement).
Liebherr and Designwerk develop first fully electric truck mixers
The companies have developed the first fully electric truck mixers with 10 and 12 m³ drums on a 5-axle chassis.
Christian Pfeiffer releases statement on Covid-19
The company has released a statement regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.
HeidelbergCement and Italcementi donate to hospital hit by the COVID-19 epidemic
The companies are donating €100 000 each to the Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII in Bergamo, Northern Italy.
HeidelbergCement reveals 2019 results
The company has announced its financial results for 2019 business year.
Business Standard: Uncertainty around Coronavirus could impact on cement prices
While effects of the virus are not yet being felt in the construction sector, the uncertainty surrounding it is likely to keep cement prices flat in future months.
Reuters: EU plans for clean hydrogen to replace fossil fuels
The company has announced that the EU will launch a project to replace fossil fuels with ‘clean hydrogen’.
Flender Group appoints new CEO
As of 1 April 2020, Andreas Evertz will take the position of CEO of the company.