European cement news

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.

A total of 13 apprentices are currently being trained at the plant.

The company has seen profitable growth in the third quarter of the year.

The world’s smallest industrial carbon capture solution – CycloneCC – has been launched by Carbon Clean, a leader in cost-effective industrial carbon capture.

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.

With more buoyant demand so far in 2021, supply chain constraints are expected to hinder growth over the remainder of the year and into 2022.

The company has signed an agreement to acquire 68% of the shares in the Tanzanian cement producer Tanga Cement. With this step, the company further strengthens its local business and creates significant synergies with its existing assets in Tanzania.

The company is building on its sustainability strategy to set out ambitious goals for the company to achieve by 2030, and beyond.

Hanson’s 2021 sustainability report highlights the company’s 2030 commitments and the progress made during the 2020 calendar year, despite the unprecedented challenges brought about by COVID-19.

The company has announced its 2030 people strategy to continue creating shared value and uplifting the wellbeing of communities worldwide.