Cement News tagged under: western Europe
Cementos Molins completes Sant Vicenc dels Horts modernisation06 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCementos Molins celebrated the inauguration of its upgraded facilities in Sant Vicenç dels Horts , Barcelona, Spain, on 5 October 2023. The event witnessed the presence of the Minister of Business and Labour of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Roger Torrent. The company's investment exceeding EUR6.6m encompasses a comprehensive office building renovation, the installation of 1455 self-consumption photovoltaic panels, green space redesign, and the introduction of a new plant for alterna... |
Jan Weckes becomes MD of SCHADE Lagertechnik06 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsJan Weckes is the new MD at SCHADE Lagertechnik Jan Weckes is taking on the leadership of SCHADE Lagertechnik, who has appointed him as its new managing director. Previously, at IAS GmbH, an international technology leader in the construction of induction furnaces, and member of the SMS Group, Dr Weckes had taken responsibility for strengthening order intake and expanding strategic teamwork within the group of companies. During his tenure at MBE Coal & Minerals Technology he was... |
Italian cement production slips 1% in July05 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsItaly’s cement producers decreased their output by one per cent in July 2023 when compared with the previous year, according to the national construction chamber, Federbeton. When compared with the 2015 base index, the output value advanced from 98 in June to 101 in July. In the first seven months of 2023 production fell by four per cent YoY. However, cement prices increased nine per cent YoY in July 2023, representing a deceleration in price rises from 13 per cent in June 2023. Compared ... |
Cementos Molins releases its 2022 integrated report04 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCementos Molins has released its 2022 integrated report, which shows that the Spanish multinational cement producer has reduced its clinker factor to 71 per cent and GHG emissions fell by two per cent to 563kg CO 2/ t of cementitious product. Commenting on the operating challenging environment, President, Juan Molins Amat, stated: “In 2022 we have had to live with high cost inflation and a very complex and uncertain market situation. These are the new territories that the aftermath of the... |
First Graphene reports positive results from graphene-enhanced cement trials04 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsFirst Graphene has announced positive results from the initial phase of the company’s graphene-enhanced cement trials in the UK. Approximately 600t of graphene-enhanced cement was produced at the UK's largest cement processing facility, operated by Breedon Cement . Graphene was consistently dosed and dispersed into a cement grinding mill using standard process equipment. It was reported that during the production trials, the PureGRAPH® enhanced grinding aid performed adeptly, maintainin... |
CCUS technology has GB4bn investment potential for UK economy by 203003 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsAccelerating deployment of carbon capture and storage in the UK could secure around GBP40bn (US$48.7bn) of inward investment by 2030, a new study of the technology’s potential reveals. The Carbon Capture and Storage Association’s (CCSA) new Delivery Plan has examined the pipeline of potential projects across the United Kingdom to identify the economic opportunities available and threats to successful deployment. Since the plan was last updated in March 2022, the number of carbon capture a... |
Titan sets out growth targets for 202602 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsMembers of T itan Cement International SA’ s management team have presented the company’s strategic directions and growth targets set for 2026, that aim to shape the future of the group and drive long-term stakeholders’ value. Based on a performance-driven local operating model and supported by fast-paced execution, the company sets its strategic priorities for capturing green growth during the period 2023-26. “ Strengthen the portfolio by growing our US and Europe attractive positions... |
Heidelberg Materials management changes02 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials has announced a number of changes to its management board. The Group area Western & Southern Europe and the majority of Northern & Eastern Europe-Central Asia will be combined into the Group area Europe. Jon Morrish, currently responsible for Western & Southern Europe, will take on responsibility for this newly established Group area as of January 2024. Ernest Jelito, responsible for Northern & Eastern Europe-Central Asia and the Competence Center Cement, will retire ... |
CBAM transition period comes into effect29 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsOn 1 October 2023 the transition period of the European Union's Clean Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation to control embedded emissions in imported goods including cement, will commence. Urszula Szalkowska, Managing Director at EcoEngineers, Poland, explains how it will work. The CBAM regulation covers several goods groups, including cement clinkers, white Portland cement, other Portland cement, other hydraulic cements, aluminous cement, and other kaolinic clays. Importer... |
Buzzi's Maryneal plant breaks production records29 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi 's Maryneal plant in the USA reached record production levels in 2022 with clinker production of 1.03Mt and cement production of 1.18Mt, over 4.6 per cent above expectations. The 2022 figures also beat the 2021 figures, with clinker production coming in three per cent higher and cement production 2.5 per cent higher. “We’ve implemented strategies to keep reliable assets which allow the team members to work on continuous improvement. This affects the efficiency and productivit... |