European cement news
Molins reports strong performance and record results in 2024
Molins announce their fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results. Net profit reached a record level of €184 million, 22% higher than the previous year.
Heidelberg Materials Contracting appoints new Managing Director
Scott Cooper has been appointed Managing Director of Heidelberg Materials UK’s national road surfacing and contracting infrastructure business.
Heidelberg Materials to deploy more than 100 autonomous haul trucks around the world
Heidelberg Materials signs an agreement with Pronto to deploy their autonomous haulage system (AHS) to over 100 trucks operating across more than a dozen sites worldwide in a first wave.
Heidelberg Materials report strong results for the 2024 financial year
Heidelberg Materials reports strong 2024 results, with €21.2 billion in revenue, maintaining last year's level despite lower volumes.
Global Cement and Concrete Association launches Innovandi Open Challenge 2025
The Innovandi Open Innovation Challenge 2025 will unite start-ups with leading global cement and concrete manufacturers to collaborate on cutting-edge solutions for low-carbon concrete.
Ball Mill Enhancements
Ana Esther Gonçalves, Christian Pfeiffer, explains how replacing intermediate diaphragms in ball mills enhances cement grinding efficiency.
Holcim's GO4ZERO green cement project with Pfeiffer MVR mill technology
Gebr. Pfeiffer has received an order to supply a vertical roller mill of the type MVR 5000 R-4. The mill is intended for the new 4800 tpd kiln line of Holcim (Belgique) SA in the existing Obourg cement plant in Belgium.
The Pendulum Swing
David Jansen, IKN, explores how the transition from outdated satellite coolers to new, innovative designs is helping the cement industry meet demands for energy efficiency and reduced emissions.
Martin Engineering expands operations in Australia
The global leader in belt conveyor accessories and bulk flow technology is expanding its operations in Australia to offer solutions to more customers nationwide.
Cemex supplies concrete for an urban transformation project in Paris
Cemex has supplied 2500 m³ of concrete to transform the former offices of the Ministry of the Armed Forces in Paris into the award-winning Îlot Saint-Germain real estate project.