Heidelberg Cement news

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.

A new kiln burner from A TEC has begun operation at HeidelbergCement’s Burglengenfeld cement plant.

HeidelbergCement disagrees with the European Commission’s decision to veto the takeover of Cemex Croatia by Duna Drava Cement, a joint venture between the HeidelbergCement and Schwenk Zement, and will carefully review its options going forward.

The European Commission has officially vetoed the proposed takeover of Cemex Croatia by Duna Dráva Cement, a joint venture between HeidelbergCement and Schwenk Zement.