Cement News tagged under: Holcim
Lafarge's Richmond plant to focus solely on OneCem production31 March 2022, Published under Cement NewsMarking a big shift in helping to reduce CO 2 emissions in construction across western Canada, Lafarge (Holcim group) has announced that its Richmond plant will manufacture only OneCem, the company's lower carbon Portland limestone cement for use in materials across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Lafarge has converted the entire facility to OneCem, ensuring that all cement produced there maximises reductions. "OneCem is one of our many answers to building sustainably," share... |
Holcim to exit Russian cement market30 March 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim will leave the Russian market. It is the latest western company to quit the country following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Holcim operates three intergrated grey cement plants in Russia consisting of OJSC Volskcement , Kolomna Cement and the Ferzikovo plant. It also has white cement production at Kolomna Cement . "The Holcim Board of Directors has decided to initiate the process to exit the Russian market in line with the company's values to operate in the most responsi... |
Holcim Philippines' net income reaches PHP2.6bn in 202124 March 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines ( Holcim group ) saw higher profits in 2021 as it shielded margins from higher costs by raising prices. Holcim Philippines President and CEO, Horia Adrian, said ‘cost mindfulness’ and a tighter focus on operations and innovation would protect the company’s bottomline through 2021. The company underscored growth last year despite challenges arising from lower demand during the pandemic and the surge in costs of energy and fuel that were key inputs in the production ... |
Geocycle to double capacity at Córdoba RDF facility16 March 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim subsidiary Geocycle and the Municipality of Córdoba, Argentina, have signed an agreement to double the capacity of Geocycle’s waste processing plant at Piedra Blanca landfill. Inaugurated last November the refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant currently has a capacity of 50,000tpa and the plan is to expand this to 100,000tpa. The facility is fully automated and processes the waste that arrives in the collection trucks operating in the central area. The garbage is shredded and screened... |
Bamburi Cement to raise prices as costs escalate15 March 2022, Published under Cement NewsKenya-based Bamburi Cement ( Holcim ) plans to increase prices of its products by 2-10 per cent as of 10 March 2022. The company attributed the price rise to higher raw material costs. To sustain its operations, Bamburi will be raising prices of products marketed under its Nguvu, Tembo and Fundi brands, particularly from the company’s Nairobi, Mombasa, Limuru and Sagana depots. The price of a 50kg bag of Bamburi Cement retails between KES600 (US$5.25) and KES770. |
Ambuja Cements and ACC commission second phase of Bubble Barrier project04 March 2022, Published under Cement NewsAmbuja Cements and ACC Ltd ( Holcim Group ), through its in-house waste management arm, Geocycle, continues to remove plastic waste by commissioning its second phase of bubble barrier technology in Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Lake located in Sunder Nagar, Himachal Pradesh, India. Bubble Barrier is a smart and non-invasive technology that is used to remove plastic from the water bodies, reducing the problem of marine plastic pollution. The project will remove approximately... |
Holcim names new head of North America01 March 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has appointed Toufic Tabbara as region head for North America and member of the group executive committee, effective 1 march 2022. Mr Tabbara is currently CEO of US Cement and joined the Holcim Group in 1998 as director of strategy and development in the US. He has a strong track record of leading the company’s cement, ready-mixed concrete and aggregates businesses in the US, Canada, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Algeria. |
Producing RDF in Russia01 March 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe Kaluga Plant for the Production of Alternative Fuels (KZPAT), launched in May 2021, is Russia’s first integrated refuse-derived fuel (RDF) facility. Located in close proximity to Holcim’s Ferzikovo cement plant, the new processing line is helping the local cement sector support waste reform in Russia. By Konstantin Bojinov, CPConsult Ltd, Bulgaria The Kaluga Plant for the Production of Alternative Fuels (KZPAT) is Russia’s first official project in the field of refuse-derived f... |
Holcim records net sales of CH6834m in 202128 February 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim recorded net sales of CH6834m (US$7367m) for 2021 were up 11.3 per cent on a like-for-like (LfL) basis and 16 per cent higher in Swiss francs, compared to the prior year. The record growth in net sales was driven by volume growth in all regions and business segments and strong pricing. Cement sales in 2021 totalled 200.8Mt, up from 190.4 per cent in 2020, a rise of five per cent LfL. Aggregate sales reached 269.9Mt up from 256.3Mt in 2021, or 3.9 per cent higher LfL. Ready-m... |
LafargeHolcim Le Havre site up for sale28 February 2022, Published under Cement NewsInstalled in 1969 along the canal in the industrial port area of Le Havre, the former LafargeHolcim cement plant is being dismantled. The plant had been converted in 2016 to a centre for grinding imported clinker. A call for expression of interest has been launched by Haropa port to find a buyer for the 24.3ha site. Deadline for applications is 11 March 2022, with a possible award scheduled during the summer. |