European cement news
Great Gains With Grinding Aids
Gopala Rao Dhoopadahalli and Sheo Pujan Pandey, UNISOL CHEMTECH LIMITED, examine the role of grinding aids in enhancing the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of cement production.
Heidelberg Materials expands footprint in Australia by acquiring Midway Concrete
Heidelberg Materials announced that it has entered into a conditional purchase agreement to acquire the ready-mixed concrete business of Midway Concrete, a family-owned company based in Australia.
CIMPOR’s Alhandra plant awarded NF Hydraulic Binder Certification
Certification enhances product quality recognition and opens doors to new markets in France and Africa for two cement products.
Stronger Blends, Greener Ends
Mike Stanzel & Oliver Sohn, Chryso North America, present a multilayered approach to maximising blended cement performance for use in concrete.
Molins strengthens its commitment to the construction industry at REBUILD 2025
Molins will host a programme of talks and presentations by leading professionals from the construction sector.
Holcim publishes agenda for 2025 Annual General Meeting
The Holcim Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 14 May 2025 at 9am CEST at Bossard Arena in Zug, Switzerland.
Successful Silo Solutions
Kearsten Huffman, Mole•Master Services Corporation, highlights the importance of proactive cement silo cleanout and inspection to prevent costly downtime, improve storage capacity, and ensure operational safety.
Votorantim Cimentos reduced its global CO2 emissions by 27.9% between 1990 and 2024
Votorantim Cimentos ended 2024 with global emissions of 550 kg of CO2/ t of cementitious materials produced, a reduction of 27.9% compared to 1990, the baseline year used by the cement industry.
Ecocem secures major EU funding for breakthrough low-carbon cement project
The Ecocem-led consortium has received €4 million, the maximum funding available for an individual project.
FLSmidth advances sustainability with its new mill liner recycling service offering
FLS introduces its new mill liner recycling services offering, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and to supporting customers with productivity-enhancing mill liner solutions.