European cement news

PTB offers a broad range of high-performance building solutions from adhesives and specialty mortars to finishings, adding to Holcim’s specialty systems portfolio in Europe.

Those interested in cement production can now access three different w&p locations via computer or smartphone.

British Precast, whose members include manufacturers of concrete masonry, paving slabs, structural sections and drainage systems, has merged with the Mineral Products Association (MPA) which represents all the UK’s cement makers, over 90% of aggregates producers and more than 70% of ready-mixed concrete suppliers.

The collaboration is expected to create benefits in terms of decarbonisation in the built environment through the creation of possible new business models and market opportunities.

Imran Akram, IA Cement, analyses the demand prospects of the global cement industry for the year ahead.

Ecocem, a provider of low carbon solutions for the cement and construction industries, and Taylor Woodrow, a player in the delivery of complex UK infrastructure projects, have conducted their first pour of Exegy® ultra-low carbon concrete in the UK.

The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced that GREYCO, an international expert consultancy for the construction materials industry, has joined its global network as an Associate Corporate Member.

The company has entered into an agreement to acquire PRB Group, a manufacturer of specialty building solutions.

The company has manufactured and delivered a key set of wear parts for the classifier section of an FLSmidth OK 36.4 Vertical Roller Mill.

Holcim is partnering with the German startup Magment to improve its magnetisable concrete technology for road surfaces, enabling electric vehicles to recharge wirelessly while in motion.