Cement News tagged under: western Europe
FLSmidth forms ECOClay partnership to fully electrify clay calcination27 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsTo further decarbonise the cement industry, FLSmidth and a series of leading industry experts have formed a new partnership called ECoClay TM . To reduce CO 2 emissions from cement production by up to 50 per cent, the ECoClay partners will develop and commercialise the technology needed to replace fossil fuels in the calcination of clay by fully electrifying the process. Current clay calcination processes have gained momentum in recent years – especially with FLSmidth’s flash calciner sys... |
Holcim's "GO4Zero' project sees public inquiry open27 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim 's new "GO4ZERO" kiln project in Obourg, Belgium, will undergoing a public inquiry, from 25 April to 25 May to give the inhabitants of the municipalities of Mons, Soignies, Le Roeulx and Jurbise the opportunity to express any observations about the project to construct a new 1.68Mta clinker kiln and its ancillary facilities on the Obourg site , as well as to the anticipated renovation of the cement grinding facilities. The Walloon administration notified the cement manufactur... |
Saxlund announces senior executive appointments27 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsSaxlund has announced the promotion of Finance Manager Karen Moore to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Saxlund's UK operations. Karen will report to Saxlund's UK new CEO, Matt Drew. In addition to his strategic responsibilities for the UK operation, Mr Drew takes on responsibility for business development sector focus across Europe, for Materials Handling and BioEnergy. Karen Moore boasts a wide experience of working in a range of financial and management roles across industrial companie... |
Spain's hopes for the future26 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsSpain’s cement industry saw a more positive 2021 than initially expected as domestic demand took a jump of 11 per cent YoY to support the country’s recovery to pre-pandemic levels. Aniceto Zaragoza, general manager of the country’s cement association, Oficemen, explains the cautious optimism and challenges that lie ahead for the sector. By Aniceto Zaragoza, Oficemen, Spain. The Spanish cement industry benefitted from public works in 2021 as it recovers after the COVID-19 pandemic ... |
Flender completes Moventas acquisition26 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsDrivetrain specialist Flender, has successfully closed the transaction to acquire Finnish wind turbine gearbox manufacturer Moventas, after receiving approval by the authorities. Moventas is now solely owned by Flender. The acquisition marks the next step in Flender’s growth strategy after progressing into independence last year. “We are very happy to announce the closing of this strategic acquisition. Moventas’ expertise and product portfolio is a perfect fit into our strategy of being th... |
Holcim records 1Q22 net sales growth of 20%25 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim announced net sales amounted to CHF6440m (US$6.72bn) in the 1Q22, up 20.1 per cent from CHF5362m recorded in the 1Q21. The company achieved double-digit net sales growth in Solutions & Products, driven by its roofing business sales, to achieve net sales of CHF5bn. Cement volumes reached 46.1Mt in the 1Q22, down 2.6 per cent on 47.3Mt recorded in the 1Q21. Sales of aggregates reached 51.5Mt up from 48.5Mt in the 1Q21, a rise of 6.1 per cent. Ready-mix volumes increased to 10.9... |
CRH reports 1Q22 revenue growth of 15%22 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsCRH has reported 1Q22 revenues establishing a growth 15 per cent, up 13 per cent LfL. The Europe Materials division grew at 18 per cent in organic terms while the Americas Materials division recorded nine per cent organic sales growth. Aggregates saw volumes fall of three per cent in the quarter, impacted by poor weather conditions in the northeastern US. Asphalt grew a strong 19 per cent, helped by an eight per cent price increase. In the cement division prices rose 11 per cent ... |
Spanish cement consumption drops by 16% in March22 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsCement consumption fell by 15.5 per cent in March, to 1,164,416t, according to Oficemen, Spain's cement association. This figure represents a loss of 213,479t compared to the same month last year, largely due to the transport strike, with a heterogeneous incidence throughout the national territory, said the association. “The situation resulting from the stoppage of transport has already been corrected in our industry and, currently, the supply chain to and from our factories is operati... |
Opterra orders 300GWh for renewable energy21 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsStatkraft, Europe's largest producer of renewable energy, has signed a further power purchase agreement (PPA) with Opterra , one of Germany's leading cement manufacturers, on the supply of renewable power from onshore wind and solar power. It follows a wind power PPA agreed in 2021 and enables Opterra to further transition its plant operations to a renewable energy supply. Opterra ( CRH group) is adding a further 300GWh of renewable power supplied by Statkraft to its plants in Karsd... |
Italy’s cement output sees 14% YoY drop in January19 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsItaly's cement production index (base year 2015) fell from 99 in December 2021 to 65 in January 2022, or by 14 per cent when compared with January 2021, according to Federbeton, the country’s concrete association. Grey cement imports into Italy increased 38 per cent YoY to 102,203t in December 2021. A total CIF value of EUR5.244m, or EUR51/t was reported. Cement exports in December 2021 saw a 15 per cent uptick YoY to 117,567t with an FOB value of EUR6.997m for the total export volume, or... |