Heidelberg Materials acquires SER Group, a leading integrated company in the demolition and construction materials recycling business With this acquisition, Heidelberg Materials further expands its circular economy activities in Germany Reuse of building materials and concrete recycling are key to Heidelberg...
- February 5, 2023
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Acquisition of state of a art fiberglass mat facility in the USA Enhances Holcim’s roofing technology from Malarkey to Elevate Supports expansion in the fast-growing USD 45 billion North American roofing market Holcim acquires a state-of-the-art fiberglass mat facility in...
- February 2, 2023
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A prototype house called BioHome3D has been developed by researchers using 3D printing technology. It was printed using a combination of wood waste and bio-resins, forming a 100% bio-based, recyclable material that can withstand the weather. The company behind it...
- February 1, 2023
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The UN-backed Scientific Assessment Panel to the Montreal Protocol on Ozone Depleting Substances gave us recently an optimistic scenario about the ozone layer – it is on track to recover within four decades. However, the ambitious goal of the cement...
- January 27, 2023
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Lehigh Hanson, Inc. announced it has now changed its brand to Heidelberg Materials effective immediately. Previously announced in September of last year, this exciting new brand identity goes into effect today for the company’s corporate office and its core brands...
- January 23, 2023
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The official signing ceremony of the EU Innovation Fund Grant Agreement took place recently as part of the European Commission’s “Financing Innovative Clean Tech” conference The Innovation Fund will provide a total of around 190 million euros in financing to...
- January 20, 2023
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Reaching net zero by 2050 requires finding innovative ways to reduce emissions and decarbonize some of the most polluting sectors and industries. Clean hydrogen can be crucial in minimizing climate change impacts, helping decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors that rely on fossil...
- January 16, 2023
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Heidelberg Materials successfully placed its first sustainability-linked bond (ISIN XS2577874782) with an issue volume of €750 million and a term until 2032 via HeidelbergCement AG as part of the €10 billion EMTN programme. The company had already announced the issue...
- January 16, 2023
- 2 Min Read
CEMEX announced the launch of a new range of additives of natural origin, designed for a lower carbon footprint. These additives use natural, renewable, locally sourced raw materials, and can achieve up to 70% lower carbon footprint than petroleum-based additives....
- January 13, 2023
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Holcim has acquired Nicem srl (Nicem), a leader in grounded calcium carbonate in Northern Italy based near Bergamo, Italy. Calcium carbonate is a highly versatile, low-carbon raw material that is useful for a broad range of applications. Nicem’s broad customer...
- January 11, 2023
- 1 Min Read