Heidelberg Materials has decided to stop clinker production at its Añorga plant in Northern Spain. Going forward, Heidelberg Materials Spain will centre all activities at the site on its end product cement continuing to operate the plant as a grinding...

Concrete, the most commonly used building material in the world, may soon play a pivotal role in energy storage, potentially transforming homes into massive batteries. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute have developed...

The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) awarded four Cemex projects across the US and Mexico for excellence in corporate conservation in the categories of Awareness and Community Engagement, Desert, Formal Learning, and Training. The recognitions were unveiled during the WHC Conservation...

Ireland has positioned itself at the forefront of public policy for cement decarbonisation in Europe with the recent mandate for green procurement requirements for low carbon cement. This landmark decision, announced on May 28th, 2024, marks a significant milestone in...

Concrete, the second most-used material after water, sees about 14 billion cubic meters used annually, with 40% for residential construction. If poured into a 10-centimeter thick slab, it could cover England and half of Wales, or the state of New...

Climeworks, the global leader in carbon removal via direct air capture technology, has successfully achieved third-party certification of its carbon removal activities under the Puro Standard – a first in the direct air capture industry. In collaboration with CO₂ storage...

Hawaiian Cement, the largest concrete producer in Hawaii, faced challenges in producing sufficient sand fractions from existing operations. Partnering with Miller Machinery, a Metso distributor, they successfully turned non-saleable inventory into manufactured sand. Company Overview Hawaiian Cement is a vertically...

Heidelberg Materials UK (HMUK) has expanded its recycling business by acquiring B&A Group, a leading construction soil and aggregate recycling company in southwest England. This acquisition enhances HMUK’s supply of high-quality recycled materials for sustainable building. Based in Bristol, B&A...

Last summer, Montréal, Canada, was making headlines for unfortunate reasons. Wildfires ravaged Québec’s forests, temporarily earning the city the title of ‘world’s worst air quality’. This was a stark contrast to its reputation as ‘North America’s most sustainable city’. However,...

Cemex signed an agreement with Gharbia Governorate to operate the first Regenera facility in Egypt. Through this agreement, Cemex will treat more than 800 tons of municipal solid waste received per day to generate alternative fuels and produce compost, ensuring...