Cement News tagged under: Holcim
Holcim expands Solutions & Products business08 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has acquired ZinCo, a leader in advanced green roofing systems based in Germany with global operations across Europe, Asia and the Americas. The deal forms part of Holcim's efforts to advance its Solutions & Products business to 30 per cent of group net sales by 2025, entering the most attractive segments of construction, from roofing systems to insulation and renovation. According to Holcim, with its integrated green and solar roofing systems, ZinCo is expanding Holcim’s specifi... |
Holcim names Miljan Gutovic as new CEO29 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim ’s has appointed Miljan Gutovic as chief executive officer (CEO), effective from 1 May 2024. He will succeed the current CEO Jan Jenisch, who will focus on his role as chairman and will stand for re-election at the AGM in May. Mr Gutovic, an Australian national, has been a member of the group executive committee since 2018. He served as head of the region Middle East and Africa, followed by the region Europe and operational excellence. Under his leadership, Holcim strengthened it... |
Holcim to list North America business in the US29 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has announced its intention to list its North American business in the US with a full capital market separation. According to the company, this process will create the leading pure-play building solutions company in the region. The newly-listed business will be committed to driving long-term growth in the rapidly expanding North American market and unlocking value for all its stakeholders. Following the US listing of North America, Holcim is expected to remain included in the Sw... |
Holcim US collaborates on membrane CC technology26 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim US, Ohio State University and GTI Energy are joining forces to design, build and test a cost-effective membrane carbon capture technology, funded in part by the US Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) with cost share contributions from Holcim. Groundbreaking membrane technology from Ohio State will be employed in the project, targeting the capture of 95-99 per cent of CO 2 from cement kiln gas with a purity exceeding 95 per cent and lower ener... |
Holcim orders 1000 Mercedes-Benz battery-powered trucks26 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim will deploy a total of 1000 units of Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ new eActros 600 battery-powered electric truck, which premiered in October 2023, to its European fleet. This enlargement of its electric truck fleet will contribute to Holcim’s 2030 goal of reducing by 24 per cent its scope 3 downstream transportation emissions per tonne of material transported versus a 2020 baseline. Holcim aims for 30 per cent of its heavy-duty truck purchases or contracts to be zero-emission by 2030. Kar... |
Holcim partners with Greentown Labs to accelerate climate tech for sustainable building19 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim is entering a partnership with Greentown Labs, the largest incubator of climate tech start-ups in North America, to accelerate open innovation for the decarbonisation of the built environment. The premium “Terawatt” partnership with Greentown, with incubators in Somerville, Massachusetts, and Houston, Texas, gives Holcim prime access to promising start-ups focussed on innovative and sustainable building solutions. Through it, Holcim aims to become an early adopter of cutting-edge te... |
Holcim's ECOCycle® recognised by World Economic Forum16 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim ’s ECOCycle ® circular technology has been named a “Circularity Lighthouse in the Built Environment”, in a joint initiative between McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum announced at this year’s annual meeting in Davos. The Circularity Lighthouse designation recognises pioneering solutions that demonstrate a novel, distinctive circularity approach, proven and substantial impact and value, with significant scale and maturity. Circularity in the built environment has the pot... |
Holcim completes three European acquistions15 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has completed three bolt-on acquisitions in Europe, expanding its Solutions & Products portfolio for green growth. In Spain it has acquired a majority stake in Artepref SA, a fast-growing leader in innovative precast concrete solutions. In Greece Holcim has bought WATT Recycling, a leading waste management company that produces alternative fuels. Meanwhile, in the UK Holcim has entered the advanced mortar solutions market through its acquisition of Eco-Readymix Ltd. According to... |
Lafarge Canada supplies OneCem for Alberta housing project15 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Canada ( Holcim ) has announced its combined effort with nidus3D in supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement in Canada’s largest 3D-printed housing project, aimed at addressing the acute housing challenges faced by the SikSika Nation. Lafarge is supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement for this project, recognised for its ability to deliver a reduced carbon footprint. When manufactured, the higher limestone content of OneCem translates into a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions—up... |
Holcim replaces Beckum cooler08 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim is modernising its Beckum pyroprocessing line with a new state-of-the-art Pendulum cooler. The project represents a EUR20m investment and is expected to significantly reduce the plant's thermal energy requirement as well as CO 2 emissions. The cement producer will shut down its plant on 24 July for approximately 45 days to install the new cooler with a restart scheduled for the beginning of September. However, during its annual inspection between 8-26 January, the plant will firs... |