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16.09.2022 09:37Holcim closes India divestment
Holcim has closed the sale of its business in India to the Adani Group, comprising its full stakes in Ambuja Cement at a share price of INR 385 and in ACC at a share price of INR 2,300, resulting in cash proceeds of USD 6.4 billion for Holcim. This transaction strengthens Holcim’s balance sheet and enables the company to continue its acquisition strategy, building on recent investments of over CHF 5 billion in Solutions & Products.
Region: India
08.09.2022 13:49CEMEX provides cement for longest bridge in the Philippines
CEMEX announced that it was the sole supplier of cement for the construction of the longest bridge in the Philippines. CEMEX supplied nearly 70,000 metric tons of cement for the construction of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (“CCLEX”), a milestone project for the country.
Region: Philippines
08.09.2022 13:36Argos implements an innovative hydrogen injection process at its Honduran oven for a more sustainable operation
Argos, a cement company of Grupo Argos, is implementing an innovative process by injecting hydrogen into the oven of its operation in Honduras. The main objective of this revolutionary and scalable technology is to reduce the use of fossil fuels, CO2 emissions levels, and energy consumption, which is in line with its commitment to climate change and contributes to a more sustainable operation while achieving an increase in production.
Region: USA
06.09.2022 14:22CEMEX and COBOD team up to expand homebuilding with 3D printers
Mexican cement maker Cemex SAB has joined with Danish construction-technology company COBOD to foment 3D printing of houses using an innovation the companies say will make homebuilding with robots cheaper and more accessible.
MP Birla Group firm Birla Corporation plans to increase its cement production capacity by 50 per cent to 30 million tonnes per annum by 2030, the company said in its latest annual report
Region: India
02.09.2022 16:39Royal White Cement expands to Houston Ship Channel terminal
Royal White Cement has leased a site along the Houston Ship Channel for its second terminal in Houston in a deal that positions the company to grow its cement and construction materials business.
Region: USA
30.08.2022 16:58ECOCEM launches superfine – low carbon, super-high grade GGBS for specialist applications
Ecocem, Europe’s leading provider of low carbon solutions for the cement and construction industries, today announces the launch of Superfine low-carbon, super high grade GGBS for specialist applications onto the European market.
Region: Ireland