Cement News tagged under: Germany
Towards Germany’s first fully-decarbonised cement plant10 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials’ new GeZero project will completely decarbonise cement production at the Geseke plant in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The first of its kind project will establish a full carbon capture and storage value chain for an inland site and is expected to capture 700,000tpa of CO 2 from 2029. Here, the company outlines the project’s scope and set-up for full-scale carbon capture. By Heidelberg Materials, Germany. Construction of Heidelberg Materials’ GeZero CCUS proje... |
Germany’s net zero ambitions09 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsAfter over a decade of steady growth, German construction demand has been dampened due to rising interest rates and high inflation. Despite the challenging conditions, the cement sector is focussing on CO 2 reduction, including the first steps towards carbon capture and storage as one of the major levers to achieving net zero emissions by 2045. By Martin Schneider and Dennis Behrouzi, VDZ, Germany. A net zero CO 2 manufacturing process for German cement is the industry’s goal, wi... |
Jan Weckes becomes MD of SCHADE Lagertechnik06 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsJan Weckes is the new MD at SCHADE Lagertechnik Jan Weckes is taking on the leadership of SCHADE Lagertechnik, who has appointed him as its new managing director. Previously, at IAS GmbH, an international technology leader in the construction of induction furnaces, and member of the SMS Group, Dr Weckes had taken responsibility for strengthening order intake and expanding strategic teamwork within the group of companies. During his tenure at MBE Coal & Minerals Technology he was... |
Hanson UK becomes Heidelberg Materials03 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsHanson UK has become Heidelberg Materials , aligning with its parent company, which announced its new global branding in September 2022. “The construction sector faces global challenges such as climate change and the digitalisation of our industry; challenges we are better placed to meet as a strong, united Group,” said Simon Willis of Heidelberg Materials UK. “Having a single brand name and identity sends a clear and consistent message to our increasingly global customers and foste... |
Heidelberg Materials management changes02 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials has announced a number of changes to its management board. The Group area Western & Southern Europe and the majority of Northern & Eastern Europe-Central Asia will be combined into the Group area Europe. Jon Morrish, currently responsible for Western & Southern Europe, will take on responsibility for this newly established Group area as of January 2024. Ernest Jelito, responsible for Northern & Eastern Europe-Central Asia and the Competence Center Cement, will retire ... |
CEMEX acquires Kiesel29 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has agreed to acquire Kiesel, a mortars and adhesives technological leader in the construction industry based in Germany, as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen CEMEX’s Urbanization Solution business through bolt-on acquisitions. “We remain committed to increasing our capacity to serve growing urban markets with more sustainable and innovative solutions,” said Sergio Menéndez, president of CEMEX Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. “This acquisition will enhance our Urban... |
GEA participates in successful carbon capture trials at Phoenix Zementwerke21 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsDüsseldorf-based technology group GEA has announced its carbon capture portfolio for the cement sector and other high-emission industries, aimed at making decarbonisation both efficient and cost-effective. The company also said its solutions have shown remarkable results in practical trials conducted at the Phoenix Zementwerke pilot plant in Beckum , Germany, reducing CO 2 emissions in cement production by 90 per cent. At the facility, which produces 500,000tpa of cement, around 1000t... |
CEMEX receives first Putzmeister iONTRON ready-mix trucks13 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX will start delivering ready-mixed concrete to German construction sites with zero exhaust emissions during the start of September 2023. CEMEX has received two all-electric iONTRON mixer trucks at the site of construction equipment manufacturer Putzmeister in Wandlitz, Brandenburg, in Germany. The two vehicles are the first from the manufacturer Putzmeister to be delivered to CEMEXglobally. They will be used in the ready-mix concrete plants in Spandau and Hohenschönhausen. "We a... |
Suez Cement rebrands as Heidelberg Materials11 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsSuez Cement Group of Companies (SCGC) has rebranded as Heidelberg Materials, reaffirming its vision to continue to lead the change in the sector towards sustainability and digitalisation, reports Mist News. “Today we merge the legacy of two iconic companies, with almost 100 years of local experience and 150 years of global experience from Heidelberg Materials, to lead the field in driving down carbon emissions, pioneering a circular economy in construction, unlocking new customer bene... |
New partnership created between IKN and Kima Process Control11 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsA new cooperation has been formed between IKN GmbH and Kima Process Control GmbH. This collaboration is aimed at optimising energy recuperation and reducing the carbon footprint in clinker production by integration of advanced artificial intelligence (AI). By consolidating the expertise of Kima Process in process automation and IKN as a process expert and equipment supplier for clinker production, this synergy will lead to more streamlined and efficient operations and highly reliable ... |