Cement News tagged under: western Europe
Holcim ramps up use of AI28 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim is scaling up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing across more than 100 plants worldwide over the next four years, improving efficiency and reinforcing capacity for customers. With AI already deployed at 45 plants to predict and prevent failures before they occur, Holcim will deepen and broaden this application to boost operational resilience. This will entail Holcim further rolling out a state-of-the-art predictive maintenance solution from leading AI platform s... |
Saint-Gobain to acquire FOSROC28 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsSaint-Gobain has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire FOSROC, a leading privately-owned global construction chemicals player for US$1025m in cash. Following the acquisitions of Chryso in 2021, GCP in 2022 and 33 additional acquisitions since 2021, this move is a new strategic step in establishing Saint-Gobain’s worldwide presence in construction chemicals, which will have combined sales of EUR6.2bn across 73 countries following the acquisition (pro forma). FOSROC is a global ... |
Holcim invests in Travertine to advance decarbonised cement and circularity27 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsVia its corporate venture capital and open innovation unit MAQER Ventures, Holcim has invested in Travertine to apply the start-up’s proprietary circular technology to the decarbonisation of cement. The new technology binds CO 2 from direct air capture to advanced mineral components, sequestering carbon. Nollaig Forrest, Holcim chief sustainability officer, said: “We’re excited to work with innovative startups like Travertine to advance our goal of making decarbonised cement and concret... |
Cementos Molins appoints new CEO27 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCementos Molins SA has appointed Marcos Cela as its new CEO. Marcos Cela holds a degree in business management by the University of Barcelona, an MBA by ESADE Business School and a PADE senior management programme by IESE Business School. He developed his career at Decathlon Spain and Bic Graphic Europe, joining Molins in 2004 as finance director, a position he held until 2014. From that date until today, he has been a member of the Executive Committee responsible for the regions of Asia, ... |
Mondi and Cemex launch SolmixMix bag in Spain27 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has announced the Spanish launch of its ground-breaking SolmixBag in collaboration with Cemex , by bringing it to the building industry on the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca. Cemex and Mondi began working together on SolmixBag in 2021 when Cemex was looking for a sustainable cement bag to meet legal requirements on the Spanish islands regarding landfilling and incineration of waste, as well as drive its own sust... |
Heidelberg Materials appoints new MD of Midland Quarry Products27 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsAndrew Boileau has been appointed managing director of Heidelberg Materials’ UK-based asphalt and quarrying business MQP (Midland Quarry Products). He replaces Rick Green, who has retired after a 40-year career in the industry, taking responsibility for MQP’s three quarries and 10 asphalt plants located across the Midlands region. Mr Boileau has extensive leadership experience within the construction industry, latterly as programme director for STARK Building Materials. He has also held... |
Heidelberg Materials converts Speed plant to slag grinding26 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials has announced the successful conversion of its cement plant in Speed , Indiana, USA, to a slag grinding facility to better support the increased demand for sustainable products in the fast-growing Midwest market. Following last year’s opening of its new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell , Indiana, Heidelberg Materials ceased Portland cement production at its manufacturing site in Speed and invested in modifying the facility to produce slag cement from do... |
Cemex supplies Paris Olympics26 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemex has supplied architectural and Vertua lower-carbon concretes for the construction or renovation of multiple venues in Paris that will host sports competitions this summer. The projects that Cemex participated in include the Olympic Aquatic Centre, the Grand Palais and the Athlete’s Village. “These projects exemplify Cemex’s versatility, delivering tailor-made solutions that best suit our specific customers’ needs,” said Fernando A González, CEO of Cemex. “We’re proud to provide ... |
Nuada starts carbon capture trials with Buzzi25 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsUK-based carbon capture technology provider Nuada has announced the launch of its pilot plant operation at Buzzi Unicem's cement facility in Monselice , Italy. Buzzi is trialling Nuada’s advanced carbon capture technology as a solution to produce low-carbon cement, leading the way in cement industry decarbonisation. This pilot project marks a milestone in carbon capture innovation, demonstrating the performance of Nuada's next-generation technology within a cement manufacturing setting... |
Catch4climate project installs oxygen tanks25 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe "Catch4climate" project reached another important milestone this week as it completed the installation of the six oxygen tanks for the oxyfuel plant. The oxyfuel kiln plant is expected to be commissioned in the 1Q25. The carbon capture project is taking place at the Schwenk Mergelstetten cement plant, Germany. The project of the research and development company CI4C is a merger of the four European cement manufacturers Dyckerhoff GmbH ( Buzzi SpA ), Heidelberg Materials AG , S... |