Holcim and Lafarge announce proposed asset disposals
Two months after the announcement of their planned merger, Lafarge and Holcim have revealed the list of proposed divestments. In Europe the merged entity aims to have “a sig...
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LH Merger update: plants for sale
Finally, exactly two months after the first official announcement of their 'merger of equals', Lafarge and Holcim clarify which plants are likely to be put up for sale. No su...
Housebuilding boosts UK construction growth
UK construction has grown at its fastest annual pace in four months during June 2014 led by an increase in housebuilding, a survey has suggested. The Markit/CIPS purchasing ...
LafargeHolcim merger: implications for western Europe
While the proposed Lafarge-Holcim (LH) merger is widely being regarded as a good fit for the two companies, satisfying competition authorities in a number of key markets where ...
UK: environment agency approves Cemex recycling plant
The UK Environment Agency (UKEA) has given the go-ahead for a solid fuel recyling unit to supply Cemex's Rugby cement plant in Warwickshire. Work is expected to start later thi...
UK: Hope chairman wins regional Institute of Directors award
Amit Bhatia, chairman of Hope Construction Materials, has been crowned Young Director of the Year for London and the South East, alongside Ross Williams, CEO of Global Personal...
Hope Construction Materials launches Apprenticeship Academy
Britain’s leading independent construction materials company, Hope Construction Materials is on the lookout for new talent to join its GBP300m (EUR369m) business in the Derbysh...
UK: Hanson Cement initiates solar power plant
Lark Energy, working in partnership with Armstrong Energy, has successfully completed and connected a 9MW solar power farm at Hanson Cement’s Ketton works in Rutland. The solar...
Anglo American completes the sale of Tarmac Building Products to Lafarge Tarmac
Anglo American plc announced the completion of its sale of Tarmac Building Products Limited (TBP) to Lafarge Tarmac Holdings Ltd (Lafarge Tarmac), following receipt of regulato...
Oyak eyes Europe, Africa acquisitions
Turkey-based Oyak is looking into acquisitions in the cement sector, with a specific focus on Europe, Africa and Great Britain, its cement group chairman Celalettin Caglar said...