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Cutting carbon in Canada

Joerg Nixdorf and Corwyn Bruce, Lehigh Hanson, describe an innovative carbon capture project that could transform the cement industry.

 

Votorantim Cimentos introduces its new brand

Votorantim Cimentos, a building materials and sustainable solutions company, is introducing its new corporate brand: more contemporary and representative of the diversity of its people, products and businesses, combining tradition, innovation and a vision of the future.

 

CEMEX and Tetra Pak foster a more circular economy

CEMEX announced today that, through its affiliate Pro Ambiente, it will work with Tetra Pak and the government of the Mexican city of Querétaro to recycle over 1.5 million beverage cartons per month.

 
 
 
 

Holcim closes Cantillana acquisition

Holcim has completed the acquisition of Cantillana, a specialty building solutions market leader in Belgium with 2022 estimated net sales of EUR80 million.

 
 

CEMEX showcases sustainability progress and commitments at UN general assembly

CEMEX announced today that it is reaffirming its commitment to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on climate action; sustainable cities and communities; responsible consumption and production; and industry, innovation, and infrastructure.

 

Holcim closes Brazil divestment

Holcim has closed the sale of its business in Brazil to CSN (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional) for an enterprise value of US$1.025 billion.

 
 
 

Lehigh Hanson Receives U.S. DOE Funding for FEED study of carbon capture project at its new Lehigh Cement Plant in Mitchell, Indiana

Lehigh Hanson, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received approximately US$3.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) to conduct a front-end engineering design (FEED) study retrofitting Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA’s) carbon capture technology at its new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana.