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09.06.2023 16:25BUA Cement Gets $500m for Two New Production Lines
Nigeria’s second-largest cement producer, BUA Cement, has gotten a $500 million financing package from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop two new production lines in Sokoto State.
Region: Nigeria
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
16.03.2023 13:51Holcim acquires HM Factory to enter precast market in Poland
Holcim acquires HM Factory, a provider of precast concrete solutions with net sales of CHF 18 million. Its solutions cover a wide variety of needs, such as walls, staircases and balconies. HM Factory is ideally positioned to capitalize on growth in industrial and residential construction. The company supplies Polish construction projects as well as exporting to Scandinavian markets.
Region: Poland
15.03.2023 15:51Cemex updates its brand as part of an ongoing evolution
Cemex unveiled today an updated brand in line with its ongoing evolution to help the world reach the next frontier of sustainable living, by becoming a more agile, innovative, and approachable company.
Region: Mexico
16.02.2023 17:59CEMEX, Sandia Labs, and Synhelion to scale solar energy technology to produce cement
CEMEX announced that the U.S. Department of Energy awarded US$3.2 million to Solar MEAD, a joint project headed by CEMEX, Sandia National Laboratories, and Synhelion, which aims to decarbonize cement production.
Region: Mexico
16.02.2023 14:02Holcim to acquire FDT Flachdach Technologie GmbH
Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire FDT Flachdach Technologie GmbH (FDT), a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic roofs with a strong presence in fast-growing European markets with 2022 net sales of EUR 50 million. As a technology and sustainability leader in its sector, FDT will complement Holcim’s integrated roofing offer and strengthen the geographical footprint of the business. With this acquisition, Holcim roofing systems will exceed USD 4 billion in net sales ahead of schedule.
Region: Switzerland
Holcim announces the successful completion of the largest 3D-printed affordable housing to date through 14Trees, its joint venture with British International Investment, the UK’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) and impact investor.