Cement News tagged under: Turkey
Sintek’s sustainability and innovation synergy08 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsICR speaks with Sintek Group Founder Partner, Onur Atakay, about the group’s European ambitions and its expansion in North America, as well as its commitment to produce solutions for cement producers to achieve their low-carbon intentions by developing sustainable logistics solutions and tap into the circular economy. By ICR Research, UK. ICR Research speaks with Onur Atakay, founder partner of the Sintek Group, Turkey (© Sintek Group) ICR: After the earthquake devastation o... |
Limak Cement trials hydrogen fuel calciner tests03 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsFor the first time in Turkey, Limak Cement has successfully conducted the hydrogen-blended 50 per cent carbon-neutral fuel test at its Limak Anka cement plant with Air Liquide. The strategic collaboration with Air Liquids will explore how to develop the green hydrogen ecosystem in the path of Turkish cement sector’s transition to carbon zero production. The test is a world first, claims Limak Cement, as it injects hydrogen-blended carbon neutral fuel to the calciner instead of the rotar... |
EBRD finances Çimsa's decarbonisation programme27 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a EUR25m loan to Turkey’s Çimsa to finance the cement company’s decarbonisation investment programme. The proceeds of the loan will fund the installation of a solar power plant, a waste heat recovery plant, a new silo and resource-efficiency process, and technology upgrades at the company’s Eskisehir plant. The EBRD is committed to align its activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change. W... |
Taiwan Cement to operate as TCC Group Holdings27 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsTaiwan Cement Corporation (TCC) held its shareholders' meeting on 21 May 2024 officially announcing the transformation of the 78-year-old company into a group holding company, shifting its English name from Taiwan Cement Corporation to TCC Group Holdings. This marks a significant leap into 11 industries, spreading its presence across 13 international markets. TCC's Chairman, Nelson Chang, highlighted that 60 years ago, TCC operated as a cement-only supplier. TCC has now advanced to becom... |
Nuh Cement and ABB complete retrofit of diesel haul truck to EV22 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsABB has completed the retrofit conversion of a Nuh Cement -owned diesel-fuelled Euclid R85B haul truck into a fully electric, zero-emission vehicle. The two companies worked together closely to design and build this retrofit project, which is the first time in the world that a vehicle of this size and class type has been fully electrified. In addition to overall system engineering, ABB’s contribution to the project included a BORDLINE® CC200, traction battery, an air-cooled traction moto... |
Cementir's 1Q24 regional market update13 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsCementir's results for the 1Q24 were overall in line with management's expectations despite the decline in revenues and EBITDA compared to the first quarter of the previous year. The company reported regional growth in Turkish cement sales and Belgian ready-mix sales. Turkey Cement sales volumes increased by 22 per cent compared to the 1Q23 in the domestic market, where the most significant growth was recorded in the Elazig and Kars regions of Eastern Anatolia, supported by post-earthq... |
Turkey exports to Georgia up 7% in 1Q2423 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsTurkey has increased its exports of cement products to Georgia by 6.8 per cent YoY to US$17m in the January-March 2024 period, according to the country’s Trade Ministry. However, exports to global markets were down by 7.4 per cent YoY to US$1.1bn in the 1Q24. In March alone, cement product exports to Georgia were up 4.4 per cent YoY to US$7.6m. On a global scale Turkey’s exports were down 1.1 YoY to US$390m. |
Lebap Cement takes delivery of 25 dump trucks16 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsTurkmenistan-based Turkmen Cement plant saw delivery of 25 SYZ320C-8Y dump trucks by SANY in March during the second phase of the 1Mta Lebap cement plant project in Koytendag, The dump trucks have a cargo capacity of 20m 3 and a lifting angle of 45° with front lifting. They are powered by a Yuchai YC6MK400-50 engine and comply to Euro V emission standards. The introduction of the trucks will improve the efficiency and reliability of construction and logistics operations. |
Sabanci's growth to be driven by digitalisation and sustainability12 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsTurkish conglomerate, Sabanci, is accelerating investments across its business portfolio - including major investments into the cement division. This is comprised of CIMSA and Akcansa - its joint venture with Heidelberg Materials - making it the third-largest player in Turkey. These transformative investments aim to expedite the digitalisation process and to modernise the assets of its cement businesses, as well as improve their sustainability. Digital transformation Digital and art... |
Rebuilding boosted Turkey cement in 2023 and expected to be key driver in 202403 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsDomestic cement sales in Turkey came in at 5.602Mt in December 2023, down 5.5 per cent MoM and 14.9 per cent YoY, according to Turkey’s cement manufacturers association, Türkçimento. Cement production fell 7.6 per cent MoM but rose 1.1 per cent YoY to 6.653Mt. Cement exports were up 5.5 per cent MoM but down 27.3 per cent YoY to 1.042Mt while clinker exports jumped 98.2 per cent MoM but were down 19.4 per cent YoY to 0.582Mt. January-December 2023 Turkey’s cement industry reported a s... |