European cement news

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.

The company has sold its cement business in Northern Ireland to Cookstown Cement Ltd for an Enterprise Value of CHF 70 million, covering a production capacity of 450 000 t.

Todd Swinderman, CEO Emeritus of Martin Engineering, offers trend predictions and insights into the next generation of conveyor technology.

The company’s German subsidiary, Heidelberger Beton, is now offering a broad portfolio of sustainable concretes under the EcoCrete brand.

At Bloomberg's The Year Ahead event, Holcim and Bloomberg Media announced the first ‘Circular Cities Barometer,’ a new custom content collaboration that explores circular cities.

The company has successfully issued two sustainability-linked bonds in the Swiss franc market, with climate action at the heart of its financing strategy.