European cement news
Inform chosen as part of German delegation
Inform Software has been chosen as part as the German delegation for the GACC.
HeidelbergCement appeals decision to review Croatia acquisition
HeidelbergCement has appealed a decision by the European Commission to open an investigation into the purchase of Cemex Croatia by its subsidiary, Duna Dráva Cement.
Cressall supplies resister to keep Ketton running
Cressall Resistors rebuilt a three-section resistor for a limestone crusher as Ketton cement plant within a week, helping to maintain uninterrupted production at the plant.
Positive sales in Central Europe but prices lower
Buzzi Unicem achieved growth in cement and clinker sales in Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in 2016, slightly offset by lower average selling prices.
Geocycle ups alternative fuel production in Spain
Geocycle’s Spanish waste management plant saw production of alternative fuels for its parent company, LafargeHolcim, increase 25% in 2016.
Quinn Cement opens new cement export hub
Ireland-based cement producer, Quinn Cement, has opened a new export hub at Warrenpoint Harbour.
FCC losses widen on cement business writedown
A €299.9 million impairment charge on FCC’s cement business, Cementos Portland Valderrivas, saw the Spanish group’s loss widen to €165.2 million.
UK construction sector slows in January 2017
Growth in the UK construction sector slowed in January 2017, according to the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index, but sentiment remained positive.
Cement industry pushes for workable EU-ETS
The European cement industry is pushing for free allowances at the level of best-performers to be maintained.
MPA presses Government
The MPA has been pressing the Government on a number of issues.