European cement news
Sustainable energy generation at the ready-mixed concrete plant in Feldbach
The Rohrdorf ready-mixed concrete plant at the Feldbach site has been producing sustainable and energy-efficient electricity through a new photovoltaic (PV) system since mid-2024.
The Art of Passive Dust Control
Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, delves into how passive dust control measures using curtains and skirting are transforming conveyor transfer point efficiency, enhancing workplace safety, and reducing operational costs.
Molins team with Enagás to lead innovation in carbon capture and transportation in Europe
Molins have agreed to submit the MOSUSOL NetCO2 project to the Innovation Funds, which will capture one million t of CO2 per year.
TITAN Group invests in OPTIMITIVE to reinforce the use of AI in the real-time optimisation of its plants
TITAN Group’s investment in OPTIMITIVE further advances the Group’s already strong track record of leveraging digital tools to enhance its productivity and efficiency and to expedite the accomplishment of its sustainability goals.
Raising Resistance
Dr. O Mielenz, B. Bergmoser, Dr. S. Benito and Prof. Dr. W. Theisen, HEKO, highlight a new development in round steel chain technology that enhances wear resistance and extends service life under challenging operating conditions.
Hoffmann Green doubles its 2024 sales and raises its 2030 guidance
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies have announced their full-year revenue to 31 December 2024 and present an update on its activities.
Italian cement plant Fanna now part of the Alpacem Group
The Italian cement plant Fanna in the Pordenone district and other concrete mixing plants in the region have officially been part of the Alpacem Group since 1 February 2025 following final approval by the relevant authorities.
Votorantim Cimentos keeps an A score in climate change from CDP
For the second year in a row, the score places Votorantim Cimentos at the top of CDP’s A List, among the best cement companies in the world, recognising its leadership in corporate transparency and climate change performance.
Securing Success with XRF
Didier Bonvin, Ling Schneider, and Christina Drathen, Thermo Fisher Scientific, detail how advanced X-ray fluorescence technology is enabling the cement industry to enhance quality control, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
Summit Materials announces stockholder approval of Quikrete transaction
Summit Materials has announced that it has obtained all necessary stockholder approvals in connection with the proposed acquisition by Quikrete