Cement News tagged under: western Europe
Secil Group award thyssenkrupp modernisation project13 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsSecil Group has awarded thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions SAS (France) a contract for the modernisation of its 2Mta Outão cement plant in Setúbal, south of Lisbon, Portugal. The 'CCL - Clean Cement Line' project will see the plant become an energy-efficient, low-NO x and low-CO 2 emission facility. The project is partly funded by the Portugal 2020 Government incentives programme. ThyssenKrupp’s scope of supply includes modification of the preheater tower, a new AS-MSC calcined with ... |
Buzzi Unicem proposes mandatory conversion of saving shares into ordinary shares12 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem has announced its intention to convert savings shares into ordinary shares to streamline and simplifying the capital structure of Buzzi Unicem SpA, as well as at reducing corporate obligations and costs associated with the existence of different categories of shares. The Board of Directors of Buzzi Unicem SpA resolved to submit the proposal to shareholders for the mandatory conversion of savings shares into ordinary shares (the 'Conversion'), on the basis of a conversion rati... |
Hoffmann Green Cement signs supply contract with Cemex12 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsHoffmann Green Cement Technologies has signed a three-year contract with Cemex France to supply low-carbon and clinker-free cements on the ready-mix market. For the Ile-de-France and Aquitaine regions, Hoffmann Green will supply Cemex with the low-carbon cement resulting from its H-UKR and H-EVA technologies, enabling CO 2 emissions to be divided by five compared with the use of traditional cement. "The signing of this structuring contract with Cemex France today enables us to achieve... |
GCCA highlights clean energy transition and biodiversity08 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsAt the second day of the Global Cement and Concrete Association's (GCCA) annual conference, cement producers were advised to be optimistic about the challenge of creating clean energy transitions, while also being asked to be more active in supporting biodiversity and pursue a more proactive decarbonisation drive. Keynote speaker, Dr Timur Gül, head of the Energy Technology Policy Division at the IEA, said the cement industry be optimistic in implementing the clean energy transition... |
UK Concrete and cement industry launches 'Roadmap to beyond Net Zero'06 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe UK concrete and cement industry has launched a roadmap to become net negative by 2050, removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits each year. The UK Concrete, part of the Mineral Products Association (MPA), has identified that net zero can be met through decarbonised electricity and transport networks, fuel switching, greater use of low-carbon cements and concretes as well as carbon capture, usage or storage (CCUS) technology for cement manufacture. The 'R... |
Breedon announce Group CEO change06 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsPat Ward has informed the Board at Breedon Group of his intention to retire as group CEO and a director of the company in 2021. It is anticipated that he will be succeeded by Rob Wood, Breedon’s group finance director. Rob Wood has served as group finance director of Breedon since early 2014 and has been instrumental in its success. A search for a new group finance director is now underway. Mr Ward has served as group CEO since the beginning of 2016 and has overseen a period of signif... |
Germany: leading the recovery05 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe German cement sector has fared better than most during the pandemic. Cement demand is forecast to remain stable this year, with a more cautious outlook for 2021. Meanwhile, producers are embracing the latest technology for a leaner, greener manufacturing base. HeidelbergCement’s plant at Burglengenfeld, Germany, was modernised in 2017-18 with a new kiln, baghouse and SNCR system Germany’s economic growth slowed to 0.6 per cent in 2019 from 1.5 per cent the previous year,... |
FLSmidth acquires KnowledgeScape for its digital portfolio02 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth has acquired KnowledgeScape and its advanced solutions to expand its digital ENABLR™ portfolio. The KnowledgeScape™ portfolio has documented capabilities in increasing the total output of a processing plant by 4-10 per cent. At the same time, its solutions reduce power, water and reagent consumption, which contribute significantly to the goals of FLSmidth’s MissionZero sustainability strategy. "With this acquisition, FLSmidth reinforces a strong track record of M&A and integra... |
Vracs de l'Estuaire appoint former HeidelbergCement director for marketing02 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsThierry Dauger has been the sales and marketing director of Vracs de l'Estuaire since July 2020, the European subsidiary of the family cement group Cimat-Cimaf, based in Le Havre, France. With this job creation and appointment, the cement company wishes to boost a new dynamic and establish its position as a challenger in a market dominated by incumbent operators. Thierry Dauger began his career in 1990 within the Ciments Français Group. In 2016, he was appointed major projects direc... |
CRH's Group Finance Director to retire01 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsSenan Murphy intends to retire from his position as CRH's Group Finance Director during the course of 2021. The board is initiating a process to identify a successor and will make an announcement once the process is completed. Senan will continue in his role until a successor is identified and to ensure a smooth transition. He will remain as an adviser to the company post transition. Group Chief Executive, Albert Manifold said: "As Group Finance Director, Senan's experience and insights... |