European cement news

Holcim report record performance in 2024.

CRH deliver another year of strong financial performance in 2024, with a 2% increase in revenues and a 15% rise in net income, driven by strategic growth, operational efficiencies, and resilient demand.

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.

Scott Cooper has been appointed Managing Director of Heidelberg Materials UK’s national road surfacing and contracting infrastructure business.

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 reports strong 2024 results, with €21.2 billion in revenue, maintaining last year's level despite lower volumes.

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.

Ana Esther Gonçalves, Christian Pfeiffer, explains how replacing intermediate diaphragms in ball mills enhances cement grinding efficiency.

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.

David Jansen, IKN, explores how the transition from outdated satellite coolers to new, innovative designs is helping the cement industry meet demands for energy efficiency and reduced emissions.