European cement news
Cementir benefits from 2016 acquisitions
Cementir Holdings achieved sales growth of 7.9% in 2016 on the back of acquisitions in north Europe and Italy.
German construction industry grows at fast pace
According to Markit PMI the German construction sector is regaining strength.
LafargeHolcim reports positive earnings in 2016
The world’s largest cement maker, LafargeHolcim, has announced a 12.9% rise in earnings in 2016, despite weaker volumes.
Vicat cement sales volumes jump 10.5%
Vicat’s reported strong growth in cement sales on the back of a return to growth in its French and Egyptian businesses, and improvements in the US.
CRH profits soar 69% in 2016
CRH has reported a jump in pre-tax profits in 2016 on positive market trends and the integration of past acquisitions into its results.
Elkon provides concrete batching plant in Poland
Elkon has provided a compact concrete mixing plant to a Polish company.
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.