The cement industry is responsible for almost 8 % of global CO2 emissions. RDF and alternative fuels require a dedicated transport system inside cement plants and the use of pipe conveyors is nowadays state of the art. At CarbonZero: Alternative...
- October 6, 2022
- 2 Min Read
The energy crisis and geopolitical instabilities are pushing towards an innovative approach to critical minerals. The topic will be presented by Andrei Covatariu, renowned international energy expert, at CarbonZero: Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials Global Conference and Exhibition 2022 (Nov...
- September 29, 2022
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Dr. Ian Skocek, the R&D Program Manager for Carbonation Technologies at Heidelberg Materials is sharing “Circular economy of concrete, cement, and CO2”, explaining technological advances Heidelberg Materials has made to enable the 100 % recycling of concrete by reusing all...
- September 26, 2022
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Holcim has completed the acquisition of Cantillana, a specialty building solutions market leader in Belgium with 2022 estimated net sales of EUR 80 million. Cantillana offers a broad range of façade construction and external thermal insulation systems. This further strengthens...
- September 23, 2022
- 2 Min Read
Over 13 million tons of carbon dioxide reach the atmosphere every year due to cement production in Romania, a country that produces around 15 million tons of cement annually, the aggregate figure at the level of the biggest players in...
- September 21, 2022
- 3 Min Read
Corporate brand Heidelberg Materials revealed at headquarters in Heidelberg today New brand identity underlines the company’s pioneering role on the path to carbon neutrality and digitalisation in the building materials industry Domestic and international subsidiaries will gradually change their name...
- September 21, 2022
- 4 Min Read
* Adani Group has acquired Holcim’s full stakes in Ambuja Cement and ACC * Holcim received cash proceeds of USD 6.4 billion Holcim has closed the sale of its business in India to the Adani Group, comprising its full stakes...
- September 18, 2022
- 2 Min Read
KEO International Consultants has been named a winner in the Corporate Building category at the Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Awards 2022 with the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) Headquarters building. The world’s first and oldest annual global design awards program and...
- September 16, 2022
- 2 Min Read
The cement and construction industries are among the highest CO2 emissions generators in the world. The cement industry alone accounts for 8% of global emissions, not far behind the agriculture industry with 12% [ref]. In 2021, the cement industries were...
- September 15, 2022
- 3 Min Read
Holcim is joining the most innovative industry event in Europe for decarbonization by using alternative fuels in the cement industry and cementitious materials in cement and construction. Dr. Edelio Bermejo is a key speaker at CarbonZero: Alternative Fuels and Raw...
- September 12, 2022
- 2 Min Read