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Heidelberg, 7 October 2026 – Heidelberg Materials Nordics has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Swedish and Norwegian aggregates and asphalt operations within the Industry business area of NCC AB, one of the leading construction companies in the...

Reclinker has raised £10 million in Series A funding to initiate commercial production of cement manufactured from demolition waste, following successful trials conducted at 7 Steel UK’s Cardiff facility. The technology, developed at the University of Cambridge, enables the recovery...

European institutional investors are intensifying their focus on sustainability and energy transition opportunities despite persistent geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures and broader market volatility, according to new global research from IFM Investors. The latest edition of PM700, IFM Investors’ annual survey...

CARBONZERO GLOBAL CONFERENCE&EXHIBITION 27–29 October 2026 · Tangla Hotel Brussels, Belgium CONFERENCE PROGRAM Draft OCTOBER 27 — TECHNICAL VISIT Exclusive Technical Visit: Holcim Go4ZERO Plant, Obourg, Belgium 25 seats, VIP ticket holders only.   Agenda of the day 9.00 –...

Riyadh Cement Signs USD 14.9 Million Lighthouse Project Contract On 14 September 2026, Riyadh Cement Company announced the signing of a USD 14.9 million contract with Tianjin Cement Industry Design & Research Institute to implement its Lighthouse Project over a...

Low-emission hydrogen is widely recognised as an important enabler of industrial decarbonisation, particularly in sectors such as refining, heavy industry, long-distance mobility and fertilisers. However, deployment remains well behind the ambitions outlined in national hydrogen strategies, reflecting the economic, technological...

Heidelberg Materials further optimises European footprint and plans to close cement plant in Ranville in France Heidelberg, 16 September 2026 – Heidelberg Materials France plans a restructuring that would result in the closure of its site in Ranville in the...

As industries accelerate the transition toward net-zero operations, fire safety has become an increasingly critical component of resilient, sustainable infrastructure. The adoption of renewable energy systems and alternative fuels introduces new and evolving fire risks that demand innovative approaches to...

India’s cement industry, the world’s second-largest by volume, is accelerating its transition toward low‑carbon production as manufacturers commit to ambitious decarbonisation targets and expand their renewable energy portfolios. With national cement capacity reaching 718 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at...

This is your last chance to join the game changers! Limak Cement (Turkey), Riyadh Cement (Saudi Arabia), and Prometheus Materials (USA) have already submitted for the Industrial Decarbonization Project of the Year and the Leadership Award— make sure yours is...