European cement news
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.
Gebr. Pfeiffer awarded contract
Cemminerals NV has given an order to Gebr. Pfeiffer.
DTS Group delivers wagon tippler to Ivano-Frankivskcement
Ukrainian equipment manufacturer has delivered a new wagon tippler to the Ivano-Frankivskcement cement plant in Ukraine.
Jerez cement plant positive to local economy
LafargeHolcim’s Jerez cement plant in southern Spain contributed more than €17.3 million to the local economy in 2017.
Georgian Cement Association launched
HeidelbergCement Caucasus and the Georgian Building Group have launched the Georgian Cement Association to improve standards within the Georgian cement industry.