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Heidelberg Materials expands footprint in Australia by acquiring Midway Concrete

1 week ago | worldcement.com | Alfie Lloyd-Perks

Published by Alfie Lloyd-Perks, Editorial Assistant World Cement, Wednesday, 16 April 2025 08:39 Heidelberg Materials acquires the ready-mixed concrete business of Midway Concrete, a family-owned company based in Australia. Heidelberg Materials operates four concrete plants in the greater Melbourne and Geelong areas.
CIMPOR’s Alhandra plant awarded NF Hydraulic Binder Certification

1 week ago | worldcement.com | Alfie Lloyd-Perks

Published by Alfie Lloyd-Perks, Editorial Assistant World Cement, Wednesday, 16 April 2025 08:35 CIMPOR's Alhandra plant has been awarded the NF Hydraulic Binders Certification by AFNOR, the French organisation responsible for auditing and certifying product quality based on stringent criteria. This certification applies to two of CIMPOR’s cement products: CEM I 52,5 R and CEM II/A-L 42,5 R, under NF Certificate No. 1049.01.
QMS undertakes recruitment drive

1 week ago | worldcement.com | Alfie Lloyd-Perks

An upsurge in business, with orders for aggregate plants, equipment, and services, has led Midlands headquartered Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies to undertake an all-encompassing recruitment drive. Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) is a wholly owned and family run company located in the heart of England.
Stronger Blends, Greener Ends

1 week ago | worldcement.com | Alfie Lloyd-Perks

Mike Stanzel & Oliver Sohn, Chryso North America, present a multilayered approach to maximising blended cement performance for use in concrete. The landscape of cement manufacturing is evolving, driven by the need for more sustainable and lower embodied carbon construction materials. The introduction of blended cements, incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), including finely ground limestone, has presented challenges for many cement producers.
Forterra boosts UK circular economy by repurposing brick waste

1 week ago | worldcement.com | Alfie Lloyd-Perks

Forterra has recently established an exciting partnership that reduces carbon emissions while making a substantial contribution to the UK’s circular economy through the innovative reuse of its manufacturing waste. Taking a major step forward in its sustainability journey, Forterra has partnered with LKAB Minerals, part of the international mining and minerals group LKAB, to pioneer the repurposing of crushed brick waste to produce calcined clay as a low-carbon alternative to traditional cement.
Holcim UK launches construction industry roadmap

1 week ago | worldcement.com | Alfie Lloyd-Perks

Sustainable building solutions specialist Holcim UK has outlined the commitments it is making to making UK construction more sustainable after its research revealed that only 41% of the population think that the UK’s towns and cities are currently built sustainably. Holcim’s UK survey of 2000 adults also revealed that 82% believe there should be more access to green spaces across the country.
Planning permission secured for UK’s first carbon capture enabled cement works

1 week ago | worldcement.com | Alfie Lloyd-Perks

RSK has successfully supported Heidelberg Materials UK in achieving planning permission for the company’s Padeswood carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in North Wales – the first carbon capture enabled cement works in the UK – representing a groundbreaking project for the cement industry. Heidelberg Materials UK Chief Executive Officer Simon Willis said: “This is fantastic news and a brings our plans to create the UK’s first net zero cement works a step closer.
Molins strengthens Its commitment to the construction industry at REBUILD 2025

1 week ago | worldcement.com | Alfie Lloyd-Perks

Published by Alfie Lloyd-Perks, Editorial Assistant World Cement, Monday, 14 April 2025 08:49 Molins will once again participate as a Global Partner at Rebuild 2025, the leading industry event taking place from April 23 to 25 at IFEMA Madrid. The event will bring together more than 25 000 professionals from the construction sector, including developers, builders, architects, and quantity surveyors, as well as showcase over 5600 new building projects.
Holcim publishes agenda for 2025 Annual General Meeting

1 week ago | worldcement.com | Alfie Lloyd-Perks

The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 3.10 per registered share, up 11% following record 2024 performance. The Board of Directors proposes a dividend-in-kind to effect the spin-off of Amrize. Kim Fausing proposed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Jan Jenisch. Adolfo Orive and Dr. Sven Schneider proposed as new independent members of the Board of Directors.
Successful Silo Solutions

1 week ago | worldcement.com | Alfie Lloyd-Perks

Kearsten Huffman, Mole•Master Services Corporation, highlights the importance of proactive cement silo cleanout and inspection to prevent costly downtime, improve storage capacity, and ensure operational safety. The professional cleanout and inspection of cement silos and storage bins can help maximise their operating capacity and minimise downtime.