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CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) and CEMEX Ventures, CEMEX’s corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, announced today that they are investing in a global early-stage venture fund, Zacua Ventures, that aims to tackle the construction industry’s biggest challenges in sustainability, productivity, and urbanization.
Region: Mexico
02.08.2022 15:48CEMEX takes action to reduce road transportation CO2 emissions
CEMEX announced that it has added nearly 200 lower-carbon natural gas-powered trucks as part of a comprehensive strategy seeking to decarbonize its global fleet. This initiative is part of the company’s flagship Future in Action program to become a net-zero CO2 company by 2050.
Region: Mexico
20.07.2022 15:17CEMEX unveils next generation cement packaging
At CEMEX UK’s Rugby Cement plant, a new state-of-the-art bagging line is now operational. Two new lines are now working alongside a recently installed paper bagging line, utilising the very best technology that exists globally, to pack 25kg of cement into weatherproof bags. The new bagging line investment is part of the company’s bolt-on investment strategy and allows CEMEX to reinforce availability and service for packed products in the UK market.
Region: Great Britain
12.07.2022 18:01Holcim acquires Teko Mining in Serbia
Holcim has acquired Teko Mining Serbia, one of the country’s largest independent aggregates companies with estimated 2022 net sales of over EUR 20 million. A highly profitable company with substantial reserves, Teko Mining sells 2.4 million tons of aggregates per year.
11.07.2022 15:18CEMEX acquires majority stake in German aggregates company
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a 53% stake in German aggregates company ProStein. The investment expands CEMEX’s aggregates business in the region while increasing the lifespan of its aggregates reserves in Europe. The company’s aggregates sales in Germany are expected to double with the acquisition.
Region: Germany
07.07.2022 17:59Holcim launches the circular explorer in Manila Bay to preserve marine ecosystems in the Philippines
Holcim and One Earth One Ocean launched today the Circular Explorer in Manila to be part of cleaning coastal areas in the Philippines. The first-of-its-kind 100% solar powered catamaran, the Circular Explorer is designed to recover up to four tons of plastic waste per day to preserve vital marine ecosystems in a sustainable way.
Region: Philippines
Holcim has acquired the quarry and asphalt businesses of Mathers Group Inc. in Quebec, Canada, including Carrière St-Eustache Ltée and Pavage St-Eustache Ltée. This acquisition will expand the Holcim Group’s footprint in the dynamic Quebec market, where infrastructure investment is projected to drive high growth across the Eastern Canada region.
Region: Canada