Cement News tagged under: Spain
Holcim arrange shareholding agreement for Elite Cementos09 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe shareholders of the company Élite Cements SL , Grupo Simetry and Holcim España, have reached an agreement by which Holcim acquires the entire share capital of Élite Cements, thus becoming the sole partner of the company. Elite Cementos, located in the port of Castellón-el Grao, will continue to operate under the same brands and will continue its commercial activity, under Holcim Spain . For its part, Simetry Group continues with its diversification strategy. In recent years, Si... |
Cementos Molins posts revenues of EUR1079m in 9M2331 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCementos Molins has announced its financial results for the first three quarters of 2023, achieving revenues of EUR1079m, up 13 per cent compared to same period in 2022. The company reached sales growth across all business segments and most regions. On a LfL basis, revenues rose by 34 per cent. EBITDA reached EUR278m, representing a 33 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. This improvement is driven mainly due to the positive impact of higher volumes, the company’s... |
Holcim España invests in renewable fuels at Carboneras plant25 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim España has reinforced its commitment to decarbonisation by investing in facilities for the use of renewable fuels at its Carboneras cement plant in Almería, Spain. The EUR4m project ensures that the plant is now capable of sourcing 70 per cent of its thermal energy requirements from renewable fuels, resulting in a reduction of more than 22,000t of CO 2 emissions linked to energy use. Attending the inauguration of the new facilities, Jorge Paradela, minister of industry, energy ... |
Alternative fuel plant achieves 75,000t of valorised waste in first-year24 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCementos Molins celebrates the first year of operation of its alternative raw materials plant, located within its facilities in Barcelona, Spain, with a significant milestone. The company has announced that the plant has successfully valorised more than 75,000t of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste, as well as other non-hazardous industrial waste, in its first anniversary. Cementos Molins ' alternative raw materials plant, which covers an area of over 3250m 2 , was inaugurat... |
Spain’s cement consumption sees 9% drop in September19 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement demand in Spain fell by nine per cent YoY to 1,137,773t in September 2023, according to the country’s cement association, Oficemen. Exports declined by 6.8 per cent to 391,566t in September when compared with the year-ago month. In the January-September 2023 period, demand contracted by 1.6 per cent YoY to 10,945,946t. Exports for the nine-month period decreased by 3.4 per cent YoY to 4,118,192t. “Since June we have now recorded four months of decline, a situation that we observe ... |
Cementos Molins completes Sant Vicenc dels Horts modernisation06 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCementos Molins celebrated the inauguration of its upgraded facilities in Sant Vicenç dels Horts , Barcelona, Spain, on 5 October 2023. The event witnessed the presence of the Minister of Business and Labour of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Roger Torrent. The company's investment exceeding EUR6.6m encompasses a comprehensive office building renovation, the installation of 1455 self-consumption photovoltaic panels, green space redesign, and the introduction of a new plant for alterna... |
Cementos Molins releases its 2022 integrated report04 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCementos Molins has released its 2022 integrated report, which shows that the Spanish multinational cement producer has reduced its clinker factor to 71 per cent and GHG emissions fell by two per cent to 563kg CO 2/ t of cementitious product. Commenting on the operating challenging environment, President, Juan Molins Amat, stated: “In 2022 we have had to live with high cost inflation and a very complex and uncertain market situation. These are the new territories that the aftermath of the... |
Cement demand in Spain falls 1% in 8M2320 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement consumption in Spain fell by 1.3 per cent in July and by 7.9 per cent in August 2023 when compared with year-ago volumes, according to the country’s cement association, Oficemen. In July demand declined to 1,208,697t and in August 1,058,267t of cement were sold. "Although the holiday months are usually moderate in consumption, this year other variables have been added: the post-electoral political uncertainty that affects both public works and private initiative, the negative data on... |
Oficemen elects Alan Svaiter as new president14 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsAlan Svaiter, CEO of Votorantim Cimentos Spain, has been unanimously elected as president of Oficemen. He will lead the proposals and initiatives of the Spanish cement industry to support its recovery and its climate neutrality objectives. "I assume with enthusiasm and great responsibility the presidency of Oficemen at such a crucial and transformative moment for the cement industry," said Mr Svaiter in his first statements following his appointment. Mr Svaiter succeeds José Manuel Casca... |
Spain’s expectations04 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsWhile 2022 proved to be a year of atypical and complex developments, Spanish cement association OFICEMEN sees upside potential for the domestic cement sector in 2023. However, a snap parliamentary election with no clear majority has made for an uncertain way forward. By OFICEMEN, Spain. Although the Spanish cement industry continues to face uncertainty both in terms of domestic and export sales, it remains confident that it can address future challenges successfully (© OFICEMEN) ... |