European cement news
Claudius Peters storage and unloading solution aids major Lithuanian port
Claudius Peters has comissioned a turnkey silo and discharge equipment solution for the Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania.
ABB are set to invest €100 million in Austrian innovation and training campus
ABB, a technology leader in electrification products, robotics, and industrial automation, has announced a €100 million investment for an innovation and training campus in Austria.
Breedon Group acquires Lagan Group
Independent UK building materials company, Breedon Group, has acquired Lagan Group in a deal worth £455 million.
Vicat’s earnings hit, despite rising sales
A significant fall in earnings from its Egyptian business saw French building materials firm, Vicat, report lower year-on-year EBITDA, despite a solid rise in revenues.
A positive European story for LafargeHolcim
Strong results from Eastern Europe and positive signs in large Western European markets saw LafargeHolcim’s European earnings grow 3.7% in 2017.
Standard Industrie celebrates its 40th year
Standard Industie is celebrating 40 years in business since its creation in 1978.
LOESCHE gains Vietnam Cement Corporation as new customer
LOESCHE gains new customer for cement production in Vietnam with delivery of VRM.
CEMEX’s European business reports strong 4Q17
CEMEX reported positive net sales and earnings in 4Q17, although earnings were down over the full year and prices weakened in the region.
Co-processing should be recognised in EU plastics strategy
The co-processing of waste plastics in cement production should be recognised and supported in any European plastics strategy.
ECRA launches industrial-scale carbon capture project
The European Cement Research Academy has initiated an industrial-scale project to test the potential for oxyfuel kiln technology at two cement plants.