European cement news
Mannok to increase bagged cement output
The company has invested a further €2.1 million in its cement bagging facilities with the acquisition of state-of-the-art technology which will double the output capacity of its weatherproof bagged cement product range.
Federal Minister of Economics visits Holcim’s Lägerdorf plant
On 24 August, Federal Economics Minister Peter Altmaier (CDU) visited the Holcim cement plant in Lägerdorf together with Mark Helfrich, member of the Bundestag for the Schleswig-Holstein parliamentary constituency Steinburg - Dithmarschen Süd.
Bedeschi to supply pipe conveyor for SECIL plant in Portugal
SECIL Group has awarded Bedeschi with a contract for the supply of a new pipe conveyor to handle different kinds of alternative fuels at the Outão Cement Plant in Portugal.
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies appoints new Director of Certification and Accreditation
In order to ensure that Hoffmann Green continues to meet the highest industry standards, the company has decided to appoint Stéphanie Bondoux as Director of Certification and Accreditation.
MPA counts down to Quarries & Nature 2021
The Mineral Products Association is counting down to Quarries & Nature 2021; this year is the 50th anniversary of the awards, which celebrate the unique contribution of restored quarries to nature recovery and creating ‘net gain’.
Holcim’s Beckum cement plant is awarded platinum CSC sustainability certificate
The Beckum cement plant has received the CSC sustainability certificate in platinum. The award provides information about how ecologically, socially and economically responsible a plant is.
Solidia Technologies names new Chief Technology Officer
R&D & innovation expert, Russell Hill, Ph.D., brings 25 years’ experience advancing construction materials and building products to the company.
Holcim Germany becomes a member of Madaster
The digital directory for buildings, materials and infrastructure is intended to help further develop the circular economy in the construction and real estate industries.
Construction of green hydrogen plant on grounds of Lloseta CEMEX factory begins
Power to Green Hydrogen Mallorca (P2GH2M) has begun construction of the first of its two photovoltaic plants in Lloseta, which represents the start of construction of the first green hydrogen plant in Spain on the grounds of the CEMEX factory in Lloseta.
CEMEX supplies low-carbon concrete and recycling services for landmark project in Paris
The company has participated in the construction of the Duo Towers, designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel.