Heidelberg Cement news

HeidelbergCement will use digitalisation, improvements in core markets, and asset sales to boots its free cash flow generation.

Colacem has finalised the acquisition of the Maddaloni cement plant from Italcementi.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association has named Albert Manifold as its first President, supported by CEMEX’s Fernando A. González and CNBM’s Jianglin Cai.

Duna-Dráva Cement is investing significantly in reducing the environmental impact of its Vác cement plant, including the installation of a new bag filter.

HeidelbergCement swung into profit and provided a picture of strong underlying demand for its cement in 1Q18, despite the challenges of a long winter and early Easter holiday in Europe.

One year after the acquisition of Italcementi, HeidelbergCement has achieved new record figures for sales volumes, revenue, result from current operations, and free cash flow.

The company has signed the ‘Pledge for Access to Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene at the Workplace’ a scheme that promotes sustainable practices in business.

Cementir Holding has increased its stake in Lehigh White Cement Co. to 63.25%.

Boosted by the full-year integration of Italcementi into its results, HeidelbergCement reported record sales volumes and revenues in 2017.

Weak demand in Egypt and margin pressure in Sub-Saharan Africa marked HeidelbergCement’s results in Africa in 2017.