UK cement news
Molins successfully places €500 million inaugural bond in European capital markets
Molins has successfully placed its inaugural bond through its subsidiary Molins Finance, S.A.U. The issuance amounts to €500 million of senior unsecured notes due 2033 (7NC3), with a fixed coupon of 5.50% per year.
MPA says cement carbon capture is critical to delivering UK infrastructure within carbon budgets
New data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows carbon capture could cut cement emissions by 75% by 2035.
MPA calls for urgent action on cement
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on government to address the underlying competitiveness issues facing British cement manufacturers following support announced for the ceramics and chemicals industries.
Hoffmann Green signs partnership agreement with Noree Construction
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies announce the signing of a partnership with Norée Construction, a major player in western France in the fields of structural work, civil engineering, and the construction of aquatic facilities.
Mongolian Cement Association hosts 2nd Cement Expo
The Mongolian Cement Association organised the Cement Expo event for the second time brought together 400+ participants from construction sector.
CRH appoints Aylwyn Bryan as CFO
CRH announce the appointment of Aylwyn Bryan as its Chief Financial Officer, effective May 12, 2026.
Enhancing bearing reliability in harsh cement plant environments
In cement manufacturing operations, reliability is a never ending concern. Equipment is routinely exposed to abrasive dust, vibrations, heat, and continuous operation – conditions that place significant stress on a variety of components. Bearings in particular play a critical role in maintaining uptime and failures often result in unplanned shutdowns, increased maintenance labour, and lost production.
Votorantim Cimentos ends first quarter of 2026 with increased net revenue, sales volume, and investment
Votorantim Cimentos, a building materials and sustainable solutions company, ended the first quarter of 2026 with global net revenue of R$6.3 billion, a 15% increase, excluding the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, compared to the same period of the previous year.
thyssenkrupp Polysius carves out sustainable process technologies into thyssenkrupp Calvion GmbH
With the carve-out, thyssenkrupp Polysius is bundling its activities in sustainable process technologies within a dedicated organisation.
Holcim shareholders approve all proposals at 2026 Annual General Meeting
Holcim shareholders approved all of the Board of Directors’ proposals at the Annual General Meeting that took place in Zug, Switzerland.