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Holcim appoints Carmen Díaz as MD LafargeHolcim España27 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has appointed Carmen Díaz as managing director of its subsidiary LafargeHolcim España . She will succeed Isidoro Miranda, who will continue to be linked to the group as senior advisor, a position he will combine with the presidency of CEMBUREAU. Carmen Díaz, a chemical engineer from the University of Oviedo and PDG (General Management Programme) from IESE, joined the company in 2002 as head of the concrete business area in Spain. She has been based in France and the UK, leading H... |
HeidelbergCement rebrands to start a new chapter23 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsThis week ICR reported that HeidelbergCement was to change its name to Heidelberg Materials. This transformation towards a building materials company occurred gradually over the last century as the company diversified towards the wider building materials markets rather than restricting its growth to its cement business. The new name will reflect the change in company outlook but it will not change 150 years of cement history. What’s in a name? HeidelbergCement will have considered long an... |
Holcim completes Cantillana acquisition23 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has completed the acquisition of Cantillana, a specialty building solutions market leader in Belgium with 2022 estimated net sales of EUR80m. Cantillana offers a broad range of façade construction and external thermal insulation systems. This further strengthens Holcim’s position in building renovation and energy efficiency solutions, building on the recent acquisitions of PRB Group in France, PTB-Compaktuna in Belgium and Izolbet in Poland. With more than 200 employees and ... |
MVW Lechtenberg & Partners joins WCA as associate corporate member23 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association (WCA) has welcomed MVW Lechtenberg & Partners (MVW), as an associate corporate member. “We are delighted to announce that MVW Lechtenberg & Partners will join our growing membership network. They continue to lead the way in alternative fuel recovery technology and application, enabling firms to significantly reduce CO 2 emissions. MVW brings a clear global perspective to the challenges that cement producers face in increasing AFR usage,” said Ian Riley, ... |
Holcim launches world's first 1.5°C science-based framework22 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has announced the launch of the world’s first 1.5°C science-based framework to decarbonise the cement industry, following its partnership with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The framework was independently developed by the SBTi, in collaboration with an expert advisory group representing academia, civil society and industry, to decarbonise cement in a rigorous and science-driven way. Holcim has submitted its 1.5°C-aligned 2030 targets for SBTi validation, and is engagi... |
Cementos Molins introduces waste raw materials to production line22 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsCementos Molins has invested in a new dispenser for one of its raw mills that allows the use of 95,000tpa of alternative raw materials with an equivalent saving of materials from quarries. Thanks to the new alternative raw materials manufactured by sister company Promsa, Cementos Molins can take advantage of non-hazardous waste from other industrial activities while reduce its consumption of natural resources in the manufacture of cement. The Spanish cement producer did not detail at whi... |
Lack of standards is a barrier to sustainability drive, says RICS22 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsAlthough progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment on the drive to be more sustainable, the rate of advancement needs to accelerate significantly and become more widespread, according to the latest annual sustainability report by the UK-based Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The 2022 RICS Sustainability Report, which collated sentiment from almost 4000 chartered surveyor contributors (including 1200 in the UK) across commercial and construction sector... |
PFA replacement for CEM II cements launched22 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsInnovative Ash Solutions (IAS) has launched a new environmentally-friendly replacement for pulverised fly ash (PFA) ingredient in cement production. The UK company is a 50/50 joint venture between Levenseat and Organic Innovative Solutions Ltd that has developed a new process that transforms air pollution control residues from municipal and wood biomass incinerators, to create its new PFA replacement – the first to be given end of waste accreditation by the Scottish Environment Protection... |
HeidelbergCement becomes Heidelberg Materials21 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement has changed its name to Heidelberg Materials . The company revealed its new brand identity in the presence of hundreds of employees at its headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. ‘Heidelberg’ remains as a synonym for continuity and market leadership. ‘Materials’ replaces ‘Cement’ and stands for an innovative portfolio of sustainable and intelligent building materials as well as digital solutions, said the company. "We are proud of our cement business, but the company'... |
Cementa releases 2022 economic report21 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsCementa has released its economic report 2022. This year's economic report presents an unusual number of uncertainties surrounding the international economic situation, which makes this year's forecast particularly uncertain, says the Swedish cement producer. The report confirms that in the domestic market, Cementa is facing a sharp slowdown in the construction of apartment buildings in the near future, but with a slight increase in 2024. When it comes to premises and offices, the pace ... |