European cement news
ABB urges greater adoption of high-efficiency motors and drives
In a new whitepaper, ABB has revealed the potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives.
IKN makes progress on Kiln Line no. 8 for Märker Cement
The company has taken the first steps towards the construction of Märker Cement’s Kiln Line no. 8 in Germany.
CEMEX participates in the construction of the Santolea Canyon Dam
The company has announced that it is participating in the construction of the Santolea Canyon Dam, one of the most important hydraulic infrastructure projects in Spain.
Schust announces new Project Manager
The company has announced that Matt Baker has joined the team as Project Manager.
The European kraft paper and paper sack industry makes efforts to improve its carbon footprint
The latest analysis has revealed that the carbon footprint of paper sacks has been reduced by 8% from 2015 to 2018.
LafargeHolcim Poland orders Gebr. Pfeiffer vertical roller mill
The company has ordered a vertical roller mill for cement raw material grinding from Gebr. Pfeiffer for its plant in Malogoszcz, approximately 200 km south of the capital Warsaw.
Cementos Cruz outlines measures to protect workers and customers against COVID-19
The company has prioritised safety and hygiene through different actions to reduce physical contact between the people who pass through its facilities every day.
Heidelberger Beton GmbH supplies air-entrained concrete for Wuppertal parking deck
Aircrete, the special air-entrained concrete (LP concrete) from Heidelberger Beton GmbH, has been chosen for the renovation of a parking deck of a group of companies in Wuppertal.
Cementos Molins factory reduces emissions through recovery of waste and renewable energy
The company’s energy policy has made it possible to make new improvements to the environmental behaviour of the Sant Vicenç dels Horts factory.
CPC AG and Holcim to collaborate on concrete elements
The Swiss CPC AG and Holcim (Deutschland) GmbH and its subsidiary Vetra Betonverbindteilwerke GmbH signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement in December 2020. The aim of the cooperation is to produce high-performance thin concrete slabs with a high-strength concrete for the German, Dutch and Scandinavian markets.