Cement News tagged under: UK
GCCA announces new partnerships08 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsNew partnerships between cement manufacturers and tech start-ups, to work together on the development of low carbon concrete, have been announced by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA). EnviCore, based in Canada, Queens Carbon and Chement, both in the USA, and NeoCrete in New Zealand, were all shortlisted last year, as part of the GCCA’s Innovandi Open Challenge Programme. They have all now formed a partnership with at least five GCCA member companies and leading manufacture... |
Cool Planet signs carbon capture MoU with Carmeuse07 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsCool Planet Technologies Ltd, based in Guildford, UK, has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Carmeuse Technologies SA, a key global producer of lime, limestone and mineral-based products, to collaborate on decarbonisation technology developments, using Cool Planet's advanced membrane-based carbon capture technology. Cool Planet's technology will be used to build a pilot demonstration plant and a study for an industrial plant decarbonisation solution for Carmeuse's lime produ... |
Carbon Re highlights importance of digitalisation in net zero30 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsCarbon Re has published its latest white paper titled “Digitalization: The Pathway to Net Zero”. The paper explores the significant role that digitalisation can play in reducing carbon emissions within the industry. It also advocates for industry-wide adoption of digitalisation as a means to secure a resilient, profitable and sustainable future. Drawing on case studies from leading cement producers, Carbon Re highlights successful strategies and common pitfalls in digital transformati... |
Heidelberg Materials UK opens new recycling hub24 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials UK has opened a new recycling hub at its Appleford depot in Oxfordshire, UK. It is the first of several planned this year as part of the company’s strategy to conserve natural materials and promote the circular economy. The Appleford hub will recycle construction waste, diverting it away from landfill and processing and reusing it to deliver sustainable products to its customers. It means the site is now a one-stop shop for customers, supplying primary aggregate, r... |
Innovandi GCCA meeting attracts a global network of scientists to Lausanne24 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsA network of 450 scientists and industry leaders from around world have met in Switzerland to drive decarbonisation of cement. Leading academics and industry players from around the world are gathering in Lausanne, in Switzerland, aiming to reduce CO 2 emissions in the production of cement and concrete to ultimately reach net zero. They are taking part in the Innovandi Global Cement and Concrete Research Network (GCCRN) annual gathering. The network brings 450 researchers and scientists ... |
First Graphene announces third trial at Breedon18 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsFirst Graphene will start the third trial of its PureGRAPH-CEM ® under full-scale production conditions at the UK’s largest cement producer, Breedon Cement . Following the start of the trial in the 1QFY24-25, the company expects to produce up to 1000t of graphene-enhanced cement at Breedon’s Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire, UK. The new product is based on a PureGRAPH ® grade with a particle size distribution and morphology optimised for use in cement grinding mills, which will enable ... |
Almost 100 start-ups apply for CCUS Innovandi Open Challenge18 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsNearly 100 tech start-ups from across the globe have applied for a pioneering international programme that offers the chance to work with leading cement and concrete manufacturers on decarbonising the world’s most-used man-made materials. The Innovandi Open Challenge is run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), which is working with leading manufacturers on the industry’s net zero mission. The development of new technologies is a key part of the industry’s net zero road... |
CEMEX UK supports Port of Tilbury dredging campaign18 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX UK has used the dredging expertise of its UK Marine team to support the Port of Tilbury, with essential dredging to the working berths along the River Thames. The work carried out by the CEMEX team has helped to ensure that the berths are maintained to their designated depths to ensure that vessels from barges to 100,000t ships can access the quayside. The Port of Tilbury is one of the UK’s largest ports and is located just 22 nautical miles east of central London with 56 operatio... |
Aggregate Industries announces Port of Liverpool Super Shed11 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsAs part of a long-term plan to support increased demand for cementitious products across the UK construction market, Aggregate Industries (AIUK) has announced a significant investment into a new ‘super shed’ at the Port of Liverpool. Owned by the UK’s second-largest port operator, Peel Ports Group, the substantial new import facility will facilitate the storage of more than 40,000t of cementitious products at any one time. AIUK ( Holcim Group ) has made a long-term commitment to the ... |
Brenntag acquires Lawrence Industries05 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsBrenntag Specialties, a leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution based in Germany, has acquired Lawrence Industries Ltd, an independent specialties distributor in the UK. The move is designed to strengthen Brenntag Specialties’ position in the UK and Ireland, as well as expanding Brenntag’s Material Science portfolio across the coatings, adhesives, sealants, construction, polymer and rubber industries. Founded over 50 years ago, Lawrence Industries is a technically-driven, inde... |