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31.10.2023 14:09Wei Rushan Becomes New WCA President
The World Cement Association has appointed Wei Rushan to be President of the Association, replacing Founding President, Song Zhiping, on his retirement last week.
Region: United Kingdom
08.08.2023 11:48Taiheiyo Cement announces construction of a new cement terminal on Luzon island, the Philippines
Taiheiyo Cement Corporation (Headquartered in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Masafumi Fushihara, President and Representative Director, hereinafter, Taiheiyo Cement) has decided to establish a new cement terminal on Luzon, the largest cement consumption area in the Philippines, by its consolidated subsidiary, Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc. (Headquartered in Cebu, Philippines, hereinafter, TCPI).
24.07.2023 16:44Brazil’s cement market expands in June
After an unstable first half for the Brazilian economy marked by high interest rates, high debt and family defaults, cement sales accumulated a 1.8% drop compared to the same period of 2022 with the sale of 30.3 million tons in the first six months of the year.
Region: Brazil
The President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned a new million dollar plant at Khaya Cement Limited (formerly Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe) amid calls for the company to adopt exports-led growth strategy.
Region: Africa
Asia Cement has won recognition globally with its systematic strategic deployment which actively promotes greenhouse gas reduction and the development of a sustainable green economy. On June 30th, Asia Cement has once again won the “Green Leadership Award” of the 2023 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards, making them not only the cement company with the most awards but also standing out for the third time in the “Green Leadership” category.
Region: China
SCGC, one of the largest grey cement producers in Egypt and a subsidiary of the Heidelberg Materials, is celebrating its milestones in reducing its CO2 emissions and its environmental impact to be in line with Egypt’s 2030 Vision as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Region: Egypt
06.12.2022 11:44CEMEX to introduce hydrogen technology to reduce CO2 emissions in four cement plants in Mexico
CEMEX announced that it will implement hydrogen injection technology at four of its cement plants in Mexico as part of its Future in Action program to achieve sustainable excellence and become a net-zero CO2 company.
Region: Mexico