Cement News tagged under: additives
CEMEX launches Bio-sourced admixture range16 January 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has launched of a new range of bio-sourced admixtures designed for a reduced carbon footprint. These admixtures use natural, renewable and locally-sourced raw materials and may achieve a carbon footprint up to 70 per cent lower than traditional oil-based admixtures. Thanks to a unique production process, CEMEX’s admixtures are the first in the building materials industry to deliver these attributes while utilising bio-based raw materials, claims the company. The new range of admixtu... |
Saint-Gobain acquires GCP Applied Technologies29 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsSaint-Gobain has acquired all of the outstanding shares of GCP Applied Technologies for US$32/share, in cash, in a transaction valued at approximately US$2.3bn. GCP will delist from the New York stock exchange. The business combination has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Saint-Gobain and GCP Applied Technologies respectively. “Saint-Gobain is an ideal strategic partner with a worldwide presence in the construction chemicals market,” said GCP Applied Technologies. ... |
CRH subsidiary adopts graphene technology additives11 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsBeton Catalan SA ( CRH group ), has implemented graphene technology in its high performance concretes to reduce CO 2 after an agreement with Graphenano Smart Materials. The application of a graphene-based additive improves both mechanical performance and durability as well as giving "clear environmental advantages by reducing the concrete's carbon footprint," explained Beton Catalan Quality Director, Alberto Arenillas. The company has already incorporated these technologically adva... |
First Graphene receives UK grant to develop graphene-enhanced cement21 February 2022, Published under Cement NewsFirst Graphene-led consortium of partners has been awarded a UK government grant to develop high-performance graphene-enhanced cement. The GBP190,034 grant was awarded by the UK government’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, to the consortium, which includes construction materials group Breedon Cement Ltd , construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd, and the University of Manchester’s Department of Mechanical, Civil and Aerospace Engineerin... |
First Graphene signs cement carbon reduction agreement with Fosroc International25 January 2022, Published under Cement NewsFirst Graphene Ltd has formed a collaboration agreement with global construction chemicals manufacturer Fosroc International Ltd for the development of PureGRAPH ® graphene-enhanced cement additives or grinding aids. First Graphene managing director and CEO, Michael Bell, said: “The agreement with Fosroc is a significant further step for First Graphene as we implement our go-to-market plan to become the world’s leading supplier of graphene-enhanced cement and concrete solutions. ... |
Saint-Gobain completes Chryso acquisition04 October 2021, Published under Cement NewsSaint-Gobain has confirmed that it has closed the acquisition of Chryso. The acquisition will see Saint-Gobain enter the concrete formulation market and chemical additives for the reduction of CO 2 emissions in the cement and construction sectors. Chryso has achieved revenues of EUR400m and EBITDA of around EUR85m. Benoit Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain, commented: "The acquisition of Chryso is fully in line with our strategic vision of Saint-Gobain as a world leader in sustainable construct... |
MBCC Group acquires BASF Construction Chemicals06 November 2020, Published under Cement NewsMBCC Group has emerged from the former BASF Construction Chemicals business after its acquisition by an affiliate of global private equity firm Lone Star (Lone Star) and started operations as of 1 October 2020. The transaction between BASF and Lone Star was closed on 30 September 2020. Lone Star is now the new owner of the business. MBCC Group has been carved out from BASF Group over the past 18 months and is now a fully-standalone organisation. MBCC Group is one of the leading s... |
GCP Applied Technologies releases 2020 sustainability vision24 April 2020, Published under Cement NewsAdditive producer GCP Applied Technologies has released its vision on a sustainable future. As a leading manufacturer of construction technology products, GCP Applied Technologies states that it has a responsibility to make the building process more sustainable. In response to this the company has detailed three core sections for its 2020 sustainability vision. • Products: GCP product development, using technology and chemistry to develop solutions to reduce waste and increase efficiency • ... |
Where will LafargeHolcim reinvest?05 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsIn the last year LafargeHolcim has been disposing of assets in the cement market in which it no longer sees long-term value. This has meant the US$917m sale of its 80.6 per cent share holding in PT Holcim Indonesia to PT Semen Indonesia as well as its 51 per cent stake in Lafarge Malaysia for US$365m and the disposal of its 91 per cent holding in Holcim Singapore to YTL Cement. Closure of the sale of Holcim Philippines Inc to San Miguel Corp for US$2.5bn is expected to be completed in ... |
Wacker opens competence centre for cement and concrete in Shanghai19 April 2019, Published under Cement NewsChemical company Wacker has opened a new competence centre for cement and concrete applications in Shanghai. The laboratory will develop silicone products that improve the properties of and longevity of cement and concrete in a sustainable way, with a particular focus on performance-enhancing silicone additives. "The new centre of excellence in Shanghai will help our clients face these challenges and capitalise on the opportunities they bring," said Paul Lindblad, president of Wacker Great... |