European cement news

The report features key industry achievements over the period, including the MPA-led world-first trials that proved cement can be made with net zero fuel by using hydrogen and biobased fuels.

This funding enables Rondo Energy to build projects that deliver low-cost, high-temperature and zero-carbon heat across a variety of industries.

The company has announced that it has entered into a new credit facility that provides for a US$5 million secured revolving operating line with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

The company is developing an energy storage technology together with INSA Lyon and ENGIE’s Corporate Research Centre, ENGIE Lab CRIGEN, to serve as an alternative to batteries.

The awards are open to entries with forward-looking technology for the construction industry.

The third edition of Holcim’s Startup Accelerator Programme will accelerate sustainable construction with disruptive solutions.

The companies are joining forces to advance Holcim’s carbon capture portfolio, repurposing CO2 from its operations into its green cement.

The World Cement Association has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming Enterprise Ireland as an Affiliate Member.

Since 01 May 2020 70% of ELIN Motoren GmbH has been owned by Voith Group. The other 30% of the company remained with the long-standing Managing Director Franz Hrachowitz. At the end of last year, the two parties agreed on the acquisition of the remaining stake.

The company has announced the appointment of Olivier Guise. Olivier brings over 17 years of experience in the construction materials industry, having been General Manager of Cement and ExCo at LafargeHolcim France until 2021.