European cement news
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.
KIMA sells five KilnCooler HotSpot systems
KIMA Echtzeitsysteme received orders for five KilnCooler HotSpot systems in December from German cement plants.
Sagunto plant invests in HSE
LafargeHolcim’s Sagunto cement plant in Spain invested €0.61 million in health, safety and environment initiatives in 2016.
Local resistance to fuel switch continues
Local resistance to Irish Cement’s plants to co-fire alternative fuels at its Limerick cement plant continues.
Production at Sagunto plant falls in 2016
Cement production at LafargeHolcim’s Sagunto plant fell 10% in 2016 as Algerian demand for cement imports waned.