Cement News tagged under: Germany
Streamlining the waste-to-energy chain28 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsHow can a cement plant operate more sustainably in ecological and economic terms? As part of its initiative for the green cement plant, thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions recently launched polysius ® fuel substitution. This one-stop solution for alternative fuel rates of up to 100 per cent enables cement producers to save operating expenditure, conserve natural resources, reduce CO 2 emissions, become highly flexible in sourcing and maintain product quality. LafargeHolcim’s Lägerdorf plant ... |
Germany's cement consumption rises to 29Mt in 201811 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsGerman cement consumption rose by 0.4 per cent in 2018 to 29Mt, according to a statement by Germany's cement association, the VDZ. The VDZ sees the industry continuing in a stable environment for 2019-20. According to the official data now available, domestic demand for cement was almost completely covered by German-based manufacturers in 2018. Only 1.5Mt or 5.3 per cent of the cement required had to be imported in 2018. In contrast, cement exports rose by 1.5 per cent, according to the Fed... |
Germany: efficiency upgrades02 October 2019, Published under Cement NewsGermany’s cement sector has become a world leader in alternative fuels and in recent years has seen some consolidation. While ball mill technology is still the dominant grinding technology, there is significant investment in emissions control and new kiln upgrades. While the German cement industry remains optimistic about the country’s cement requirements going forward, no new capacity has been planned At a time of trade tensions, a pronounced slowdown in China and the uncert... |
HeidelbergCement26 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement and Norwegian energy group Equinor have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the capture and storage (CCS) of CO 2 . Since 2011 HeidelbergCement’s subsidiary Norcem has been running a project dedicated to CO 2 storage at its Brevik cement plant in Norway. The project, initiated by the Norwegian government, will see captured CO 2 transported to empty oil and gas fields beneath the North Sea where it will be stored permanently. The MoU includes looking at the pos... |
European construction: set for continued growth?23 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsFollowing a buoyant 2017 and continued growth in 2018, the European construction market is expected to show modest growth this year. As a result, cement prices are expected to firm, easing the pressure on EBITDA margins of building material companies across the region. By Jean-Christophe Lefèvre-Moulenq, CM-CIC Market Solutions (ESN), France. In 2019, demand is forecast to increase by 1.4 per cent in western Europe After a particularly buoyant 2017, a sharp deceleration was expe... |
KHD becomes a member of the WCA03 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsGermany’s KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHD) has joined the World Cement Association (WCA) as an Associate Corporate Member. "In a globalised world, we can only tackle the big challenges facing the cement industry, like climate change, together, so it’s great to be working alongside an organisation as respected as KHD," said Vincent Lefebvre, chairman of the WCA. With its range of clean technology solutions, KHD provides energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly products for the... |
HeidelbergCement reports challenging environment in 1H1905 August 2019, Published under Cement NewsThis week HeidelbergCement released its 1H19 results, which were impacted by falling volumes in Ukraine, USA and Egypt. Nevertheless, the group saw evenues up by seven per cent and price increases of just under six per cent. The group's cement and clinker sales volume decreased by 1.4 per cent to 61Mt in 1H19. Deliveries of aggregates rose by 0.3 per cent to 145.6Mt in 1H19 and sales of ready-mixed concrete increased by 6.3 per cent to 24.4Mm 3 in the 1H19. "Despite a persistentl... |
HeidelbergCement reports 7% rise in revenues in 1H1930 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsGermany-based HeidelbergCement posted revenues of EUR9.2bn, representing a seven per cent increase YoY from EUR8.4bn in the 1H18. However, market dynamics weakened in the second quarter of the year and as a result, the group’s cement and clinker sales volumes decreased by 1.4 per cent to 61Mt (1H18:61.9Mt). Excluding consolidation effects from the sale of the Maddaloni and Spoleto cement plants in Italy, business activities in Ukraine, and the white cement business in the USA and Egypt, ... |
HeidelbergCement: strong builder of carbon neutrality15 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement recently announced its intent to become a carbon-neutral cement producer by 2050. To achieve this ambitious objective, the company has not only developed its Vision 2050 programme but has also formulated a strategy and operational portfolio to match its aspirations. By Jan Theulen, HeidelbergCement, Germany. Figure 1: HeidelbergCement’s Vision 2050 is key to the company’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 Society at global, regional and national levels... |
Kaeser Kompressoren celebrates 100 years27 June 2019, Published under Cement NewsKaeser Kompressoren celebrates its centenary this year. Established in 1919 as a machine workshop in Coburg by Carl Kaeser Sr, the company has developed into a compressor manufacturer and provider of compressed air system solutions with a global presence in over 100 countries. Key milestones include the inclusion of reciprocating compressors to its product range in 1948, followed by the development of Kaeser's rotary screw compressors with Sigma Profile rotors in the early 1970s, the start... |