Cement News tagged under: western europe
Swiss cement deliveries stable in 1Q2020 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsCement deliveries in Switzerland including Liechtenstein remained largely stable in the 1Q20 at 872,104t, just slightly down from 874,275t reported in 1Q19, according to Cemsuisse, the Swiss cement association. In the 1Q20, 40.1 per cent of deliveries were made by rail, while the rest was transport by road. Ready-mix concrete plants accounted for 73.5 per cent of take-off while 17.8 per cent of deliveries were supplied to in-situ concrete systems at large construction sites and 5.2 per cen... |
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies appoint Ile-de-France region promoter19 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsHoffmann Green Cement Technologies, a low-carbon cement producer, thas announced the appointment of François de Gliniasty as Technical and Commercial Promoter for the Ile-de-France region. François de Gliniasty, 45, has over 25 years of experience steering business promotion, sales and logistics strategies. As Technical and Commercial Promoter, François de Gliniasty’s mission will be to get the innovative technologies developed by Hoffmann Green referenced and included in construction proj... |
Titan successfully navigates pandemic in first quarter15 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsThis week Titan Group released its 1Q2020 business results which saw the group's revenues rise by 6.1 per cent to EUR384.8m , compared to 1Q19. ICR looks a little closer now at how the group's operations have been performing. Dimitris Papalexopoulos, chairman of the group, said: "The Group successfully navigated the first phase of the [COVID-19] crisis. Since the first emergence of the pandemic which appeared in our countries of operation in early to mid-March, our first focus has been to... |
Titan Group sees 6% revenue increase in 1Q2014 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsBased on robust US demand and resilience of markets in the eastern Mediterranean, Titan Group's consolidated revenue increased in the 1Q20 by 6.1 per cent, reaching EUR384.8m, despite the slowdown of business due to COVID-19 since mid-March. EBITDA declined by EUR3.7m, or 8.5 per cent YoY, reaching EUR40.6m, mainly due to the advanced costs of about EUR10m associated with the earlier timing of the plant maintenance in Florida (completed in 2Q19). Preliminary April year-to-date financials ... |
MPA releases COVID-19 pocket safety guides14 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe Mineral Products Association (MPA) has launched two new sector specific pocket guides, for managers and employees, which are designed to support members in keeping employees, contractors, suppliers and customers safe as site operations adapt to the restrictions of COVID-19 and become COVID secure. Drawing on expert industry advice and techniques, they have been prepared by the MPA's Health and Safety Committee. The A5-sized guides are based around '10 Rules of Engagement' designed to d... |
CEMBUREAU's Carbon Neutrality Roadmap to reduce CO2 to net zero by 205013 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsCEMBUREAU's Carbon Neutrality Roadmap (CNR) looks at how the European cement industry can reduce its carbon emissions by 2050, and align with the objectives of the European Green Deal. It demonstrates that reaching net zero emissions along the cement and concrete value chain is achievable by 2050. Experts from the European cement industry have looked in detail at the role of key technologies in reducing emissions at each stage of the cement and concrete value chain. CO 2 emissions can inde... |
LafargeHolcim propose dividened and re-elect board members at AGM13 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim shareholders confirmed the proposed distribution of a dividend of CHF2.00 per registered share (US$2.06/registered share) of LafargeHolcim Ltd from capital contribution reserves. The dividend is not subject to Swiss withholding tax. The Annual General Meeting confirmed Beat Hess as chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. Except for Paul Desmarais Jr, who did not stand for re-election, all other existing members of the Board were confirmed in office. On behalf of the Boa... |
Cemex UK to mothball South Ferriby plant in 3Q2013 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsCemex UK has announced a proposed mothballing of the South Ferriby plant during the 3Q20. It is anticipated that the proposal may result in redundancies of all the employees currently based at the South Ferriby Cement plant. The current cement drivers based at South Ferriby are not immediately impacted, but the intention is to review the optimal haulage provision. Cemex will shortly commence a process of collective consultation with affected employees. A final decision will be announced whe... |
Buzzi Unicem records 1Q20 net sales of EUR688.5m12 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem has released its 1Q20 results which saw net sales reach EUR688.5m, up 4.9 per cent on 1Q19. Cement sales rose by 0.4 per cent to 6Mt, while concrete volumes fell by 3.5 per cent to 2.5Mm 3 , compared to 1Q19. Net debt as at 31 March 2020 amounted to EUR525.2m, EUR46.6m lower compared to the year-end 2019. Since March production and business activities have been severely hampered by the outbreak of COVID-19 in Italy, Luxembourg and eastern Europe. Buzzi Unicem reports construct... |
UNTHA Iberia delivers shredder for Geocycle's Albox facility12 May 2020, Published under Cement NewsGeocycle (LafargeHocim) has received an XR3000C shredder from UNTHA Ibera for its Albox (Almeria) facility for co-processing in Spain. The equipment will help transform 15,000tpa of hazardous solid waste into pretreated waste with the right granulometry for co-processing in cement kilns. The new shredding line means Geocycle can now convert nationally-produced commercial and industrial waste – including oil/solvent contaminated textiles, plastics, paper and cardboard – into co-processing-re... |