European cement news
Study concludes paper cement sacks have smaller carbon footprint than FFS polyethylene cement sacks
A study by the Swedish research institute RISE has concluded that the carbon footprint of paper cement sacks is 2.5 times smaller than the carbon footprint of form-fill-seal (FFS) polyethylene cement sacks.
Quinn Cement launches new cement range in Ireland
The new range has been tailored to cater for individual applications, with each product boasting properties suited to different purposes, which will appeal to a wider variety of tradesmen.
Breedon appoints new non-executive director
Breedon Group has announced the appointment of Peter Cornell as non-executive director.
AUMUND appoints new Head of Spare Parts Department
Once an AUMUND apprentice, Bodo Radmacher will now lead the Spare Parts Department.
BASF presents new concrete additives
Under its brand Master Builders Solutions, BASF presents new MasterCast additives to improve AAC production.
Aggregate Industries and The Wildlife Trusts announce partnership
Leading UK infrastructure and construction business Aggregate Industries has announced a three year partnership with The Wildlife Trusts.
Cookstown cement plant celebrates 50 years
Lafarge Cement's Cookstown plant celebrates 50 years of production.
Claude Loréa appointed Cement Director for GCCA
The Global Cement and Concrete Association has appointed Deputy Chief Executive and Industrial Affairs Director of CEMBUREAU, Claude Loréa, as its new Cement Director.
New Ecocem France production plant opens in Dunkirk
The new Ecocem plant is equipped with storage facilities, a mixer, and a vertical mill, mixer on a 4 ha. plot in the Port of Dunkirk.
Exergy to supply Cementi Rossi with heat recovery ORC plant
The ORC will be installed at Cementi Rossi’s plant in Pederobba, Italy, and will recover exhaust heat from the clinker cooling plant.