Cement News tagged under: Switzerland
Holcim Romania expands Campulung plant10 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim (Romania) SA is investing over EUR25m to expand its cement plant in Campulung by 20 per cent. The investment will not only address the need for cement by the Romanian construction market, it will also help improve the plant’s sustainability by streamlining its logistics and reducing CO 2 emissions from the long-distance transportation of cement materials, according to Holcim. Holcim runs three facilities in Romania, located in Campulung, Alesd and Turda . |
SIKA launches new growth strategy03 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsAt today's Capital Markets Day in Zurich, Sika will presents its new Strategy 2028, “Beyond the Expected”, which the company says builds on the company’s successful growth model. “The roadmap leverages on Sika’s strong market position and innovation power and sets the course for an even stronger performance in the years to come,” the company said in a statement. The annual growth target will be lifted to 6-9 per cent in local currencies and profitability target will be increased to an ... |
Holcim boosts renewable energy at Fort Totten RMC plant28 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim US has installed new solar arrays at its Fort Totten ready-mix concrete plant in Washington, DC, helping to both offset the industrial load in a major metropolitan area and replace the fossil fuel-generated electricity on site with renewable energy. “This summer showed why everyone, including a concrete supplier in the middle of a large city, is responsible for reducing energy consumption,” said Cedric Barthelemy, senior vice president and general manager of Holcim US’ Mid-Atla... |
Holcim US rolls out ECOPact to Dallas-Fort Worth27 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsBuilding on the success and growth of its ECOPact low-carbon concrete, Holcim US has now introduced the sustainable construction material in the rapidly expanding Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. An industrywide commitment to lowering the carbon footprint of the built environment is driving the construction sector to act quickly to decarbonise by midcentury, says Holcim. “Dallas-Fort Worth has consistently ranked as one of the nation’s fastest-growing areas over the last decade,” sai... |
Holcim invests in digital construction tech company20 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim invests in Nanolike, an innovative company bringing new logistics solutions to the building industry. Nanolike’s pioneering technology optimises the way building materials are stored, distributed and delivered, enhancing service quality, delivery efficiency and environmental responsibility. The investment builds on Holcim’s commitment to build better with less through innovative digital technologies, from operations and distribution to building solutions and customer experience. ... |
Sika makes management changes19 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsSika has announced changes to its board of directors and group management ahead of its growth strategy 2028 announcement on 3 October 2023. Thierry F J Vanlancker will be proposed as the company’s new chair of the board of directors at the next annual general meeting in 2024, replacing Paul Hälg who has decided to step down from this position after 12 years. Mr Vanlancker has been a member of the board at Sika since 2019 and held various management positions in the chemical sector. Comment... |
Holcim opens its Innovation Hub06 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has announced the opening of its Innovation Hub to showcase its sustainable building solutions and serve as a co-creation lab to accelerate low-carbon, circular and energy-efficient building worldwide. Spread across three floors, the Hub offers working spaces to host start-ups and think tanks to accelerate innovation. It will also serve as an urban dialogue platform to explore the future of sustainable cities and their construction via interactive exhibits and events. Nollaig Forre... |
Lafarge Africa installs new bag filter technology01 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsAs part of its ongoing commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its operations, Lafarge Africa Plc has installed new bag filter technology at its Ewekoro plant. “We continuously upgrade our operating models and strategy through extensive investments in research and innovation,” said Rachael Ezembakwe, head of Health, Safety and Environment, Lafarge Africa Plc. “In order to comply with global standards and contribute to building a safer planet, we successfully replaced ou... |
Sika concrete recycling technology receives US$11m in funding30 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsSika has received CHF10m (US$11.34m) in funding for its innovative reCO2ver ® concrete recycling technology. ReCO2ver involves a novel concrete recycling process that allows old concrete to be entirely reused while facilitating the sequestration of CO 2 . To support the use of the technology, Switzerland’s Climate Cent Foundation is guaranteeing the purchase of CO 2 certificates from the programme for an initial amount of CHF10m. Sika’s reCO2ver technology not only separates old concret... |
TARA and Swiss government sign LC3 agreement in Nepal21 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsTechnology and Action for Rural Advancement (TARA) signed an agreement on 17 August 2023 with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs acting through the Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal for Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) feasibility studies in Nepal. TARA was represented by Dr Soumen Maity, chief technology officer and Dr Debojyoti Basuroy, senior manager and business lead. The Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal was led by Matthias Meier, head of cooperation and Antonia Elena Fluck... |