Heidelberg Cement news

Hanson UK’s cement business diverted 100% of cement bypass dust from landfill in 2016, helped the company move close to its waste minimisation goals.

PPC has received a proposal from Canadian investment company, Fairfax Africa Investments, that would include its merger Afrisam, as well as two rival bids from unnamed African cement makers.

Hanson Aggregates’ Ardmore quarry has extended its limestone reserves with the acquisition of an adjacent plot of land that houses a former high school.

Margret Suckale, formerly of BASF, has been appointed to the Supervisory Board of HeidelbergCement AG

Hanson UK has extended its supply of building materials to the Hinkley Point C nuclear project with additional contracts for road building and worker accommodation.

Hanson UK will transport a surplus vertical roller mill from Spain for installation at its Padeswood cement plant in north Wales.

Hanson UK has reported “disappointing” safety performance in 2016, as lost time injuries remain level with the previous year.

Storm damage to the main stack at the Ketton cement plant reduced Hanson UK’s alternative fuel use in 2016, raising the carbon emissions from the company’s cement business.

Italcementi has received notice of a fine decision of the Italian Competition Authority.

HeidelbergCement has announced its financial results for 2Q17.