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Cemtech Europe 2015 - Vienna, Austria

23 January 2015, Published under Cement News

Cemtech Europe 2015, hosted in the historic city of Vienna on 20-23 September, attracted cement industry professionals from 35 countries for three days of discussions dedicated to the latest advances in cement manufacturing technology and market insights. The agenda covered key themes such as alternative fuels utilisation, energy efficiency and process optimisation, and plant management, whilst also drawing on inspiration from Austria’s long tradition in cement manufacturing and as a...

Mannersdorf sale draws interest

26 August 2014, Published under Cement News

The Mannersdorf cement plant in Austria, which has been put up for sale by Lafarge ahead of its proposed merger with Holcim, has drawn interest from three notable parties, the daily WirtschaftsBlatt reports. The three potential investors are Leube, Kirchdorfer group and Mexico's Cemex, with the Mexican cement major standing the biggest chances of success, the paper claims. The Mannersdorf plant in Lower Austria has a capacity of 1.3Mta and is the country's largest cement works. It forms p...

Buzzi Unicem

06 August 2014, Published under Cement News

The agreement between Buzzi Unicem and Wietersdorfer of Austria has been finalised and comes into force on 1 August. Buzzi Unicem acquires a 25 per cent interest the largest Slovenian cement producer Salonit Anhovo and in w&p Cementi in Italy. The Italy-based cement producer transfers its Cadola cement works to Wietersdorfer.  

Holcim and Lafarge announce proposed asset disposals

07 July 2014, Published under Cement News

Two months after the announcement of their planned merger, Lafarge and Holcim have revealed the list of proposed divestments. In Europe the merged entity aims to have “a significant and balanced industrial base in Europe – around 20 per cent of its revenues – within its overall global footprint, enabling it to take advantage of the European economic recovery,” according to a joint statement. LafargeHolcim plans to sell Lafarge’s Mannersdorf works in Austria as well as the Lafarge Tarmac a...

LH Merger update: plants for sale

07 July 2014, Published under Cement News

Finally, exactly two months after the first official announcement of their 'merger of equals', Lafarge and Holcim clarify which plants are likely to be put up for sale. No surprises for those who've been following our coverage of the deal to date with divestments slated for Austria, France, Germany, Romania, Hungary and the UK in Europe; Canada - but not the USA - in north America; Brazil in Latin America; Philippines in Asia; Reunion and Mauritius in the Indian Ocean... We summarise the...

A TEC announces new managing director

13 September 2013, Published under Cement News

The A TEC Group has announced Ghassan Broummana will take over the responsibility as the company’s managing director, effective 1 October 2013. Mr Broummana will be primarily responsible for sales and marketing within the A TEC and A TEC Greco group, the company said in a statement. Mr. Broummana started his career in early 1987 designing and starting up cement manufacturing plants. In 1996 he joined Holcim Group Support and rolled out various corporate initiatives. In 2004, he moved t...

Austria delivers stable cement sales in 2012

25 June 2013, Published under Cement News

The Austrian cement industry saw stable sales in 2012 despite difficult operating conditions and a sluggish economy, according to the country’s cement association, VÖZ. However, the construction industry noted an expansion of six per cent on the back of a long building season, a mildly positive development in high-rise construction and renovation projects. As a result, cement plants were able to achieve a EUR375m turnover and can expect a modest increase for this year. While in 1Q13, ceme...

Starlinger & Co GmbH opens office in Indonesia

20 February 2013, Published under Cement News

Starlinger has opened an independent regional office in Surabaya, Indonesia, to enhance sales and service support for customers in Southeast Asia. Starlinger, whose headquarters are based in Austria, said in a statement yesterday, that 'PT Starlinger SEA' has been founded in response to the growing woven packaging market in Southeast Asia and is operating as an independent company. The new Indonesian unit will handle sales and service activities of both business areas of Starlinger, t...

A TEC GRECO announces new managing director, Austria

19 September 2012, Published under Cement News

A TEC GRECO has announced the appointment of Ulrich Kuegler as Managing Director – COO (Chief Operating Officer), effective August 2012. Mr Kuegler, former Corporate Project Execution & General Coordination Manager of Loesche GmbH (Germany) will bring his extensive senior management experience to the Austrian pyroprocess specialist A TEC GRECO, the company said in a statement. Mr Kuegler will work closely together with the senior management team CEO Guenther Schwaiger and CTO Friedrich W...

ANH Refractories revamps cement division

06 September 2012, Published under Cement News

ANH Refractories is launching a revamped range of products for the cement manufacturing sector following a period of intensive testing and research. The American owned company says its subsidiary, ANH Refractories Europe now manufactures and distributes its comprehensive range of refractory products for cement kilns from its Bromborough UK plant to customers worldwide.?  ANH Europe managing director Peter Rooney said the aim is to simplify customers’ product selection process and drive...