Heidelberg Cement news

Hanson is to develop new terminal facilities to handle up to 1 million tpy of concrete aggregates in Sydney, supporting a new concrete batching plant planned for Glebe Island.

Construction sector growth in Indonesia is expected to grow strongly to 2021 – but the cement sector will remain plagued by overcapacity.

The acquisitions and integration of Italcementi has hit HeidelbergCement’s sustainability performance – but future may be brighter on greater R&D capacity.

Demand for white cement is projected to grow at an average of 3% per year to 2021, as rising purchasing power in emerging economics boost demand for the premium production.

HeidelbergCement could do better when it comes to safety, admits CEO, as the company focuses on staff training and integrating Italcementi facilities into its safety network.

A memorandum of understanding between HeidelbergCement and Talga Resources will look to develop business opportunities related to graphene and graphite enhanced building materials.

HeidelbergCement reduced its carbon emissions by 22.6% compared to a 1990 baseline in 2016, according to its latest Sustainability Report.

Cement production and consumption in Italy fell again in 2016 as the multi-year collapse faced by the industry continues. There may, however, be better news ahead.

HeidelbergCement and RWTH Aachen have started a three year project to explore the absorption of CO2 by olivine and basalt.

HeidelbergCement has reported strengthened sales for 1Q17.