Heidelberg Materials acquires Votorantim Cimentos' Morocco operations
Germany-based Heidelberg Materials has completed the purchase of the Moroccan operations of Cementos Asment, from Brazilian cement producer Votorantim Cimentos. The deal incl...
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Roll crushers: efficiency and durability in cement production
T he cement industry is constantly evolving, seeking technologies that optimise production processes, reduce costs and minimise environmental impact. In this context, the rol...
Argentina moves to 25kg bags
Argentina’s Portland Cement Manufacturers’ Association (AFCP) announced the launch of 25kg bags, which will be on the market from July onwards. The new bag format will cover al...
Olavarría: driven by the wind
C ementos Avellaneda, one of Argentina’s leading cement companies and part of Molins, is taking a strategic step towards decarbonising the industry with the development of th...
Ciplan-Cimento Planalto acquires Realmix
Cement Planalto SA (Ciplan) is acquiring Realmix and its subsidiary Capital Concreto, subject to approval by the Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE). Realm...
Fuel shortage sees temporary stoppage at Fancesa
The shortage of diesel due to road blocks has prompted Fábrica Nacional de Cemento SA (Fancesa) in Bolivia to halt operations at its Cal Orcko plant near Sucre. The com...
Brazil’s cement market expands 5% in 5M25
Cement sales in Brazil increased by 6.5 per cent YoY in May 2025 to 5.736Mt from 5.387Mt, according to the country’s cement association, SNIC. Per business day, total sales imp...
Argentine cement market contracts 1% in May
Cement consumption in Argentina contracted one per cent YoY to 772,461t in May 2025 from 780,541t in May 2024, according to the country's cement association, AFCP. When compare...
April cement dispatches in Colombia drop 7%
Cement dispatches in Colombia declined 7.4 per cent YoY to 0.996Mt in April 2025 from 1.075Mt in April 2024, according to the country’s statistics office, DANE. Bulk cement...
Cemex plans to invest US$1.151bn dollars for the remainder of 2025
Mexican building materials giant Cemex says that it is committed to investing US$1.151bn during the remainder of the year, based on the evolution of related projects and sub...