Heidelberg Materials celebrates its 150th anniversary with a ceremony in Heidelberg under the motto “150 years of progress” Permanent exhibition at the company headquarters provides information on history and future topics As part of its anniversary campaign “new meeting points...
- June 23, 2023
- 3 Min Read
As of June 2023, Vale Brazil, the worldwide biggest iron ore producer, has approved the SpectraFlow Crossbelt Analyzer for online measurement of iron ore material at its ports and mines. After a rigorous trial that tested the stability of the...
- June 20, 2023
- 4 Min Read
Advanced mortars and adhesive leader expands product offering in the region First Holcim operation in high-growth Guatemalan market Accelerates Holcim’s growth in Solutions & Products to reach 30% of Group net sales by 2025 Visit Holcim’s Innovation Center in Lyon...
- June 16, 2023
- 2 Min Read
Cemex has acquired a mortar plant near Madrid, Spain, as part of its ongoing strategy to increase EBITDA through bolt-on acquisitions, focusing on providing more sustainable alternatives to growing urban centers. The new plant is equipped with the latest technology...
- May 23, 2023
- 2 Min Read
Climate scenarios are already widely used by corporations and financial institutions to assess climate risks and set pathways to net zero. However, despite the prevalence of these scenarios, less consideration has been given to their use in identifying new opportunities...
- May 18, 2023
- 3 Min Read
After more than four years at the head of Votorantim Cimentos, a building materials and sustainable solutions company, Marcelo Castelli is leaving his position as global CEO to become a member of the Board of Directors. To succeed him, Votorantim...
- May 9, 2023
- 3 Min Read
Having an “electronic nose” that smells fires before they start is a reality. The international technology patented for fire protection in cement factories helps cement manufacturing companies keep their operations teams and processes safe, while also making sure their costs...
- May 2, 2023
- 3 Min Read
Edgar Alberto Martínez Londoño, Sustainability Senior Director at Cementos Argos, Colombia, about CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2022, Lisbon: “I love the way it’s started and the way all have to interact from the beginning, I wasn’t expecting that. And...
- April 19, 2023
- 1 Min Read
Holcim completed the acquisition of Duro-Last, a US leader in commercial roofing systems, with pro forma net sales of USD 540 million. Duro-Last has a track record of double-digit growth in North America’s highly profitable USD >40 billion roofing market,...
- April 12, 2023
- 2 Min Read
In 2023, continuing the trend from last year, the industry focus is on CO2 reduction measures and technologies (alternative fuels, alternative raw materials), a main priority in operation plans of all the cement players.
- April 5, 2023
- 3 Min Read
