European cement news
World Cement Association calls for government action to accelerate cement industry decarbonisation at COP26
The association states that urgent action in three key areas could save around 900 million t of carbon annually by 2030.
Hanson receives ‘The 5% Club’ gold award
The company has been recognised with The 5% Club gold award, through its 2021 employer audit scheme.
Holcim joins First Movers Coalition at COP26
The company has joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC) as a founding member to drive more green demand and low carbon technologies to advance the world’s climate goals.
Cementos Molins closes Calucem acquisition
The acquisition boosts Cementos Molins’ growth and expands the offering of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction sector.
HeidelbergCement shares financial results
The company has reported that its results for the first nine months of 2021 are significantly above the previous year.
OPTERRA launches Portland pozzolan cement
After a development and test phase of almost three years, OPTERRA has launched OPTASTONE® from the Wössingen plant, a special cement for concrete products that relies on natural trass.
Apprentice training begins at the Hatschek cement plant
A total of 13 apprentices are currently being trained at the plant.
Holcim shares Q3 financial results
The company has seen profitable growth in the third quarter of the year.
Carbon Clean launches industrial carbon capture solution
The world’s smallest industrial carbon capture solution – CycloneCC – has been launched by Carbon Clean, a leader in cost-effective industrial carbon capture.
Dr. Jennifer Scheydt represents HeidelbergCement Germany as member of the IBU Executive Board
The IBU is one of the world's largest associations of manufacturers that advocates sustainable building. The 14 board members represent around 230 companies and associations that are part of the IBU.