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11.08.2023 14:41Lafarge Canada Pilots ECOCycle Technology To Drive Circular Construction at St. Constant Plant
Taking a bold step towards circularity and sustainable construction, Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim group, announces the completion of the initial phase of its pilot project of ECOCycle Technology.
Region: Canada
10.08.2023 14:03Heidelberg Materials announces slag supply agreement with the Levy Group of Companies
Heidelberg Materials has entered into an agreement with the Levy Group of Companies to secure a consistent supply of slag granules to produce high-quality slag cement at its Speed, Ind., facility.
Region: USA
08.08.2023 12:19A R500 million (USD26,6 million) cement grinding plant to be constructed at Bojanala Special Economic Zone
Shosholoza Cements (Pty) Ltd (“Shosholoza”) will build, own and operate a R500 million compact cement grinding plant in the Bojanala Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mogwase, North-West producing cement products for sale to the surrounding market up to a 300km radius.
Region: Africa
04.08.2023 13:19Cemex and Synhelion make further progress toward the world’s first fully solar-powered cement plant
Cemex and Synhelion announced today a significant milestone in their joint effort to develop fully solar-driven cement production: the scaling of their technology to industrially-viable levels. This includes the continuous production of clinker, the most energy-intensive part of cement manufacturing, using only solar heat.
Region: USA
03.08.2023 12:53Nuvoco Launches InstaMix Superior Column Concrete
Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., India’s fifth-largest cement group in terms of capacity, introduces the revolutionary product, InstaMix Superior Column Concrete, at a customer meet held in Ludhiana. This specialized concrete solution is meticulously designed for column construction, aiming to address the persistent challenges faced by developers and contractors.
Region: India
02.08.2023 11:07Holcim acquires Cooper Standard Technical Rubber
Holcim completed the acquisition of the Cooper Standard Technical Rubber GmbH (CSTR), a leading manufacturer of highly durable and technical rubber products, which are used for roofing systems. Located in Mannheim, Germany, CSTR offers an innovative R&D department, state-of-the art production facility as well as an experienced team of 130 employees, who will fuel further growth of Holcim’s roofing business across Europe.
Region: Germany
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced today it is welcoming OneStone Consulting, a management consulting firm with global reach, as an Associate Corporate Member.