SaltX advances electrified cement technology with Holcim
Sweden-based SaltX Technology reported further progress in fully electrified cement production during the second quarter of 2026, including industrial-scale testing with Holcim ...
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Materials Processing Institute-Holcim UK trial shows recycled concrete fines as clinker replacement
The project, led by the Materials Processing Institute and funded by Innovate UK through the UKRI Contracts for Innovation: Decarbonising Concrete programme, brought together Ho...
Holcim upgrades 2026 guidance after strong first-half performance
Holcim has upgraded its full-year 2026 guidance after reporting strong first-half results, with recurring EBIT increasing by 11.5 per cent organically to CHF1.44bn (US$1.77bn) o...
Nigerian Senate backs Huaxin's acquisition of Lafarge Africa
Nigeria's Senate has approved the proposed US$1bn acquisition of Lafarge Africa by China's Huaxin Cement following a review by an ad hoc committee. The committee found no legal ...
Holcim supplies specialist ready-mix concrete to Heysham Port expansion
The company supplied more than 4500m 3 of concrete from its Lancaster ready-mix concrete plant between April 2025 and May 2026. In addition to CEM I concrete for general fill, a...
SaltX, Holcim and Paebbl launch circular cement demonstration project
SaltX Technology, Holcim and Paebbl have formed a consortium to demonstrate an integrated process combining electrified clinker production with carbon dioxide mineralisation for...
Holcim completes Xella acquisition
Headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, Xella is present in 22 European markets and has more than 4000 employees. The transaction value represents a pro forma 2026 EBITDA multiple o...
Huaxin targets US$2.4bn acquisition of CSN cement division
China's Huaxin Cement is preparing a bid of approximately BRL12bn (US$2.4bn) for the cement division of Brazil's Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), according to market report...
Volos plant launches successful carbon capture campaign
The successful start-up of the carbon capture campaign at Heracles Cement 's Volos plant represents a vital breakthrough for CaO Hellas and the entire HIRECORD consortium. This ...
Holcim Poland achieves 100% alternative fuel clinker test
Holcim Polska has successfully completed a technological trial at its Malogoszcz cement plant demonstrating clinker production using 100 per cent alternative fuels and eliminati...