Cement News tagged under: Holcim Romania
New ACC plant marks third investment by Holcim Romania17 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Romania has completed its EUR15m investment in its autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) plant in Adjud, expanding the unit’s capacity by approximately 45 per cent. The project involved the replacement of the old production line and the introduction of new technology enabling increased dimensional accuracy and a better surface and edge finish, reports bne IntelliNews. “Together with our technology partner, Aircrete, we rethought the entire industrial process, making it more efficien... |
Holcim Romania inaugurates new aggregates plant02 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Romania has opened a new EUR3m aggregates plant in Neudorf, Arad province, western Romania. The first deliveries of the new plant have been completed this month, said Holcim. "I am glad that with the opening of the new aggregates plant, the fifth in the country, we are closer to our customers in the western part of the country, with whom we want to build successful projects, contributing to their development plans," said Anca Alexandru, ready-mix and agreggates director of Holcim ... |
Holcim (Romania) awarded state grant12 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim is among five companies in Romania which have been awarded state grants for “investments with systemic impact”, according to IntelliNews. The grants are worth a total of RON363m (US$78.92m), of which Holcim has been allocated RON77.8m. The company has not yet revealed what the funds will be used for. Holcim (Romania) SA currently runs three plants in Romania, one grinding and two integrated, with a total cement production capacity of 6Mta. |
Holcim Romania inaugurates new terminal12 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Romania has inaugurated a new cement terminal which involved an investment of RON12.5m (US$3.1m). The new terminal in the town of Roman, in the northeastern country of Neamt, will supply cement to local clients mostly, Holcim said in a press release. With an area of 13,120m 2 , the terminal is connected to the railway network and has loading and unloading automatic equipment. |
New communication manager at Holcim Romania02 August 2016, Published under Cement NewsVeronica Dobre has been appointed the new Communication Manager of Holcim Romania. She takes the position over from Ioana Borangic, who had worked for the company for six years. Ms Dobre holds a degree in Public Relations from the UK Chartered Institute of Public Relations and is also a Political Sciences, Communication and Public Relations graduate of the National School of Political Administrative Studies of Bucharest. Speaking on her new appointment, Ms Dobre said, “Holcim has alway... |
Holcim Romania launches new products14 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Romania has launched a new range of bagged cement products designed to meet the needs of the country’s construction sector. The new range of Holcim products delivered in bags comprises: Structo Plus 20/40kg, Structo 40kg, Extra Dur 52 40kg and Tenco 40kg. Sofiane Benmaghnia, CEO Holcim Romania, said: “Our focus on customers and desire to build sustainable partnerships prompts us into constantly innovating. We want to see our solutions put in place, in more resistant, durable and... |
Romania: sales and profits increase07 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsFor the year 2015 three major cement producers in Romania saw an increase in both sales and profits. Holcim Romania increased its sales by 15 per cent in 2015, achieving a turnover of EUR253m (US$287.5m). The company also reported a net profit of EUR29m, 81 per cent higher compared to 2014. HeidelbergCement reported sales of EUR118m and a net profit of EUR25m, up 19 per cent from the previous year. CRH Romania, which took over Lafarge’s local operations, surpassed competitor Heidelb... |
New Holcim Romania CEO appointed10 February 2016, Published under Cement NewsSofiane Benmaghnia has been appointed the new CEO of Holcim Romania, effective 1 April 2016. He replaces François Petry who took over as CEO of Aggregates Industries, the UK subsidiary of the recently-formed LafargeHolcim group. Algerian-Canadian Mr Benmaghnia joined LafargeHolcim in 1999 as a financial analyst. Since then, he has built his career within the group, working in several markets where LafargeHolcim operates (North America, Middle East, Africa and Europe). He has over 16 years o... |
Holcim Romania appoints new director general29 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsFrancois Petry has been appointed director general of Holcim Romania, effective 1 February 2014, replacing Daniel Bach. Bach has recently been appointed Area Manager for southeast Asia and will be responsible for Holcim subsidiaries in Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, Holcim Romania said in a statement. “Romania is one of the most important markets of Holcim Group in Europe, with significant growth potential [...] It’s not going to be an easy job, as the e... |
Holcim Romania inaugurates WHR project25 November 2013, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Romania has inaugurated a EUR15m new waste heat recovery investment at its Alesd plant which is set to meet around 15 per cent of the plant’s electricity needs. “The investment we are inaugurating today at our plant in Alesd is part of Holcim Romania’s consistent efforts to reduce the consumption of energy and natural resources by implementing the best available technology in the field,” Daniel Bach, general director Holcim Romania, said. Despite a difficult trading environment,... |