European cement news

The first residential house in Germany to be built with a 3D concrete printer has won the German Innovation Award from the German Design Council.

Alongside Cougnaud Group, the company will work on the construction of the extension to the IFACOM training centre, a vocational school specialising in work-study business courses.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week (10 – 16 May), the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) is reminding members of the mental health and wellbeing support services that are available.

The company has launched a split roller bearing with substantially higher radial and axial load capacities.

The company has launched the fifth edition of the Quarry Life Award, its nature-based competition involving more than 20 countries worldwide.

The World Cement Association has announced the launch of its Climate Partnership programme, under which it will collaborate with organisations such as NGOs, thinktanks and sustainability-focussed events providers, as part of its continuing Climate and Environment commitment.

The company has appointed Maarten van Roon as Chief Commercial Officer.

Green cement company, Ecocem, has announced the completion of a €22.5 million equity investment by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E). BEV will also nominate a director to the company’s Board of Directors.

The company recently held its 132nd Annual General Meeting – for the second time in a row in virtual form. The Annual General Meeting approved all items on the agenda with a large majority and welcomed the return to the progressive dividend policy.

The company has shared its optimistic outlook for 2021, and expects continued strong demand in private residential construction and infrastructure in all regions.