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18.10.2022 11:40Celebrating the Quarry Life Award winners: Heidelberg Materials honours outstanding biodiversity projects
Heidelberg Materials and more than 100 guests celebrated the winners of the fifth edition of the Quarry Life Award in Brussels.
Region: Germany
17.10.2022 13:47Golden Bay Cement launches EcoSure
Golden Bay Cement consumes three million waste tyres as part of developing EcoSure®, New Zealand’s lowest carbon GP cement.
CEMEX announced that it is working with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to validate its 2050 net-zero CO2 roadmap and its 2030 decarbonization goals to align with their recently announced 1.5º c scenario. With this, CEMEX is committed to having the most ambitious decarbonization pathway in the building materials industry.
Region: Mexico
04.10.2022 18:33CEMEX first to bring 3D printing with concrete to Mexico
CEMEX announced that it will bring the first construction-grade 3D concrete printing technology of its kind to Mexico. CEMEX plans to use the technology to deliver a superior experience to its customers through a novel construction method designed to bring significant cost and time savings.
Region: Mexico
22.09.2022 18:41CEMEX develops technology to accurately measure concrete’s resistance during setting
CEMEX announced that it has developed a new proprietary technology that monitors concrete during its pouring and hardening to measure its strength in real-time during the construction process. The technology has been named “Spider Tracker” due to its spider-leg-like sensors.
Region: Mexico
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 13:36Argos 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