One of 17 companies worldwide selected by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) to pilot the world’s first science-based targets for nature Expanding Holcim’s science-driven approach, building on its Biodiversity Indicator and Reporting System developed in partnership with IUCN In line with Holcim’s 1.5°C-aligned climate targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Meet...
Holcim acquires Besblock Ltd, a leading supplier of precast materials to the UK Midlands construction industry. The Besblock technology platform is dedicated to the production of sustainable building blocks, with a capacity of around 2.5 million m² blocks per year. Its products include the industry-leading “Star Performer,” a sustainable and multi-purpose on-site solution that uses...
Holcim will deploy up to 1,000 electric trucks from Volvo by 2030. Delivery for the first trucks will start in the fourth quarter of 2023. This is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks. Both companies are founding members of the First Movers Coalition (FMC), a coalition of companies that use their...
As part of the Choose France summit, Heidelberg Materials announced a €65 million investment to decarbonise its Bussac-Forêt cement plant The project will allow the launch of a new range of low-carbon calcined clay cements and reduce the site’s CO₂ emissions by a further 20% The company is already piloting calcined clay technology in Ghana,...
Cemex USA (“Cemex”) announced today it has finalized an acquisition that secures new long-term aggregates reserves, expanding its aggregates footprint and further strengthening the company’s position in aggregate constrained markets. Cemex recently closed on its purchase of the assets of Atlantic Minerals Limited in Newfoundland, Canada, consisting of a construction and chemical aggregates quarry and...
Concrete Europe welcomes the Commission proposal for a regulation establishing the EU-wide voluntary framework that would certify high-quality carbon removals (CRCF). It will provide the necessary rules to asses which carbon removals will be eligible for certification. Concrete is a versatile product which allows promoters, architects, engineers and builders to build for public and private...
Leading producer of roofing and waterproofing solutions Highly regarded brand recognized for innovation, sustainability and quality Accelerates Holcim’s growth in Solutions & Products to reach 30% of Group net sales by 2025 Holcim acquires PASA®, a leading producer of roofing and waterproofing solutions in Mexico and Central America, with pro forma net sales of USD...
Heidelberg Materials has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire The SEFA Group, Inc., the largest recycler of harvested fly ash for use in concrete products in the USA The transaction underlines Heidelberg Materials’ industry-leading CO₂ reduction focus providing an immediate step-change to the company’s CO₂ intensity in North America At the same time,...
This SpectraFlow order is the 49th order for the Cement Industry and the 1st airslide analyzer installation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This order raises the installed base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 7 analyzers (6 Crossbelt, 1 Airslide) and worldwide to 71 analyzers (40 Crossbelt & 31 Airslide).
Last week, Heidelberg Materials North America acquired all operating assets and reserves of RMS Gravel Inc., a producer of high-quality sand and gravel products located in the Central New York market. The assets of RMS Gravel include a single quarry with a fixed processing plant and five portable crushing plants. Both parties agreed to not...