Cement News tagged under: Cemex
CEMEX orders 200 low-carbon trucks04 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has added nearly 200 lower-carbon natural gas-powered trucks as part of a comprehensive strategy seeking to decarbonise its global fleet. This initiative is part of the company’s flagship Future in Action programme to become a net-zero CO 2 company by 2050. The investment in these 200 new vehicles consist mostly of concrete mixer trucks powered by low emission compressed natural gas (CNG) or renewable natural gas (RNG). These trucks will have a carbon footprint that is approximatel... |
CEMEX reports 2Q22 net sales growth of 11%29 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has announced continued solid top line growth, with second quarter net sales growing 11 per cent to US$4080m in the 2Q20. Pricing was the main driver with prices of cement, ready-mix and aggregates increasing 16,12, and 14 per cent, respectively. With a difficult second quarter 2021 comparison base, EBITDA decreased by eight per cent to US$723m, primarily due to higher energy costs and supply chain disruptions. Cemex group’s net income totalled US$265m in the 2Q22. “I a... |
Advent International partners Cemex and invests in NEORIS27 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsAdvent International is partnering with CEMEX to accelerate the growth and development of NEORIS. As a global provider of tech consultancy and digital transformation services, NEORIS will strengthen its capabilities and reach through Advent’s expertise in the space. With Advent’s support, NEORIS will deepen its focus on artificial intelligence, data science, cloud solutions, and automation, etc. These verticals are aligned with CEMEX’s priorities for its continued digital transformat... |
CEMEX to buy clean energy from Acciona for Spanish operations25 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX will purchase clean energy from energy supplier Acciona to power its cement operations in Spain, according to the cement company. The purchase agreement ensures supply of green energy to cover 30 per cent of the cement producer’s requirements in Spain. "This agreement shows our commitment to our clean energy transition, adding to the success of similar agreements in other geographies," said Sergio Menéndez, president of CEMEX Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. CEMEX also sees it... |
CEMEX gives Solid Cement expansion project update22 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX Philippines is building a US$356m new integrated cement line in its Solid Cement plant in Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines, to raise the plant’s annual capacity by 1.5Mta to 3.4Mt, and position itself to supply more for the nation’s infrastructure programmes and building needs. CEMEX Philippines President and CEO, Luis Franco, said that “this expansion project will not only meet infrastructure needs, but will also increase the growth and development opportunities in the com... |
CEMEX to clean Nile River15 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has signed a three-year agreement to support waste removal efforts in Egypt’s Nile River. Some of the waste will be used as a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels at CEMEX’s Assiut cement plant. CEMEX will be collaborating with VeryNile, an initiative supported by the Ministry of the Environment in Egypt that develops eco-friendly solutions to remove inorganic waste from the Nile River. The company will provide financial support to double the amount of waste collected... |
Rugby plant opens new bagging line13 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsAt CEMEX UK's Rugby cement plant , a new state-of-the-art bagging line is now operational. Two new lines are now working alongside a recently installed paper bagging line, utilising the very best technology that exists globally, to pack 25kg of cement into weatherproof bags. The new bagging line investment is part of the company's bolt-on investment strategy and allows CEMEX to reinforce availability and service for packed products in the UK market. The new weatherproof packaging soluti... |
CEMEX completes bolt-on aggregates acquisition12 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 53 per cent stake in German aggregates company ProStein. The investment expands CEMEX’s aggregates business in the region while increasing the lifespan of its aggregates reserves in Europe. The company’s aggregates sales in Germany are expected to double with the acquisition. ProStein’s assets include six active hardstone plants and six construction, demolition, and excavation waste (CDEW) recovery sites. This deal is part o... |
Cemex reduces European truck movements to cut CO207 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsCemex ’s commitment to decreasing CO 2 emissions by reducing the numbers of truck movements made by its business has resulted in a marked increase in the use of more sustainable transport methods across the European region. In Poland there was a 28 per cent increase in the volume of aggregates transported by rail over the last year, with material travelling from 11 rail depots to 43 destinations across the country. Using rail over road for this material offers a considerable saving in C... |
Cemex clears beach waste in Oaxaca to produce kiln fuel06 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsCemex ’s subsidiary Pro Ambiente participated in the clean-up of La Ventanilla beach, Oaxaca, aiming to reduce pollution on Mexico's coasts. The initiative also aims to ensure waste recycling and avoid generating emissions through the circular economy in this important ecotourism destination. Thanks to the support provided by local communities, the beach was selected to carry out the "United for the Mexican beaches" programme. During June, beach clean-up activities were carried ou... |