European cement news
Holcim’s ECOPact concrete used for sculpture at COP26
In Glasgow, a new public artwork about a greener future has been produced with Holcim’s sustainable concrete, reducing the carbon footprint by more than 70%.
Tarmac wins MPA health and safety awards
The company has won awards for outstanding achievements in building safe working environments for its employees, customers, and the communities which it serves at the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and British Precast Health and Safety Awards.
FLSmidth appoints Mikko Keto as new Group CEO
Thomas Schulz, FLSmidth’s Group CEO, has made the decision to take a role outside of the company, and will therefore step down as FLSmidth’s CEO by end of 2021. Mikko Keto has been appointed incoming CEO by FLSmidth’s Board of Directors, effective 01 January 2022.
CemBR launches the CemBR Forecasts report
The report draws data and insights from the 90 largest cement markets in the world representing over 95% of global cement consumption.
Votorantim Cimentos to acquire the South Cluster of HeidelbergCement in Spain
The company has announced that it has signed an agreement with HeidelbergCement to acquire all its business in the South of Spain, which includes a modern integrated cement plant, three aggregates quarries and eleven ready-mix plants in Andalusia region.
Martin Engineering continues programme to support Susan G. Komen Foundation
The company has announced the completion of this year’s annual programme to support breast cancer education, screening, treatment and research around the world.
Ecocem to provide low carbon cement for major construction projects
The company is set to provide its new ultra-low carbon cement to two major Paris projects – the Athletes’ Village for summer 2024 and the Grand Paris Express.
Holcim commits to 40% sustainable financing by 2024
The company has announced its commitment to reaching at least 40% of sustainable financing by 2024, putting climate action, water preservation and safety at the heart of its strategy.
Energy as a Service ‘EaaS’: A new model for decarbonising the cement industry
Philippe Bouchard, VP Development at AlphaStruxure, considers how EaaS models can offer cement producers an attractive means to decarbonise, and a trusted way to manage and consume clean energy.
HeidelbergCement CEO discusses decarbonisation strategy during German Federal President’s state visit to Norway
Dominik von Achten, Chairman of the Managing Board of HeidelbergCement, underlined the company’s focus on Carbon Capture and Utilisation or Storage (CCU/S) as an important element of its decarbonisation strategy during German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s state visit to Norway.