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17.05.2022 13:57Adani Group to acquire Holcim’s India business
Holcim has signed a binding agreement for the Adani Group to acquire its business in India, comprising its 63.11% stake in Ambuja Cement, which owns a 50.05% interest in ACC, as well as its 4.48% direct stake in ACC.
Region: India
16.05.2022 13:26HeidelbergCement was awarded the German Innovation Award for Climate and Environment (IKU) for its innovative ReConcrete-360° concept
HeidelbergCement was awarded the German Innovation Award for Climate and Environment (IKU) in the category "Process Innovations for Climate Protection" for its innovative ReConcrete-360° concept. In ReConcrete-360°, demolished concrete is crushed using novel processes and selectively separated into its components: in addition to sand and gravel, hardened cement paste is also obtained in this way.
Region: Germany
28.04.2022 16:49Tarmac commits to reducing waste through pallet reuse initiative
As part of its corporate commitment to embracing circular economy principles and reducing waste across its operations, Tarmac has signed a charter produced by The Pallet LOOP – an innovative scheme aimed at minimising the consumption of single-use pallets in the construction industry.
Region: Great Britain
27.04.2022 14:49Recycled glass waste replaces sand in 3D printing
Researchers from NTU Singapore have developed the capability to use recycled glass in 3D printing, opening doors to a more environmentally sustainable way of building and construction.
26.04.2022 15:13Holcim: record start to the year
Record Net Sales of CHF 6,440m, total growth of +20.1% in Swiss francs, driven by strong demand, acquisitions and pricing
Region: Switzerland
The nation’s largest cement manufacturer further reduces emissions and carbon footprint by expanding OneCem® production
Region: USA
19.04.2022 17:55Brazil's Cement sector in March
The rapid rise in production costs in the cement industry, combined with rising interest rates and inflation, added to the global geopolitical instability environment, have significantly contributed to the sector's low sales performance.
Region: Brazil