Europe

Metso Outotec has been winding down its business operations and customer contracts in Russia during the second quarter, in line with the company’s disclosure in its January-March 2022 interim report.

Excavator attachment manufacturer engcon has started a listing on the Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange.

CEMEX has acquired a 53% stake in German aggregates company ProStein. The investment expands CEMEX's aggregates business in the region while increasing the lifespan of its aggregates reserves in Europe. The company's aggregates sales in Germany are expected to double with the acquisition.

​​​​​​​Holcim has acquired General Beton Romania, a key national player in ready-mix concrete, with 2022 estimated net sales of €45 million.

Austria-headquartered mobile crushing and screening plant manufacturer Rubble Master is expanding its operations in Northern Ireland, taking on more employees and premiering a new hybrid screen to be produced locally.

Breedon Group, a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland, has acquired Thomas Bow Limited from Nottingham City Council.

Aggregate Industries has extended its list of colleague-led network groups with the addition of a new age equality affinity group.

CEMEX’s commitment to decreasing CO2 emissions by reducing the number of truck movements made by its business has resulted in a marked increase in the use of more sustainable transport methods across the European region.

The link between mineral products and the countless benefits they bring to the UK economy and everyday life is highlighted in a new campaign package from the Mineral Products Association (MPA).