European cement news
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.
Recovery underway: European cement demand in 2017
Pent-up demand in Western Europe and signs of a recovery in the East will see cement consumption increase in 2017.
Further personnel changes for Cementir Holding
Cementir Holding has released more information on the personnel changes taking place in the company.
Swiss cement deliveries up in 2016
Domestic deliveries by Swiss cement companies were up 1.6% in 4Q16 and 4.2% over the full year.
New CEO for Aalborg Portland
Aalborg Portland has appointed Piero Corpina as its new CEO.