Europe

Holcim is partnering with Eni to advance its carbon capture portfolio, repurposing CO2 from its operations into its green cement.

The UK Prime Minster has visited Hanson’s Penmaenmawr quarry in north Wales to see how the company’s recent investment in the site allows aggregates to be transported by rail, reducing vehicle movements and cutting CO2 emissions.

The World Cement Association (WCA) has further expanded its international network of members by welcoming Enterprise Ireland as an affiliate member.

Robit, the Finland-headquartered global supplier of drilling consumables for applications in underground and surface mining, quarrying, construction, geotechnical and well drilling, has made four key management appointments.

Tarmac has launched a new brand identity for its Buxton Lime operation.

CEMEX European director of public affairs, Martin Casey, has commended the efforts of the Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA) for accelerating the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agenda for Net Zero Concrete.

Holcim has sold its cement business in Northern Ireland to Cookstown Cement.

CEMEX has introduced the UK's first zero-carbon concrete block, designed to significantly lower carbon emissions within the built environment by reducing the impact of new build construction.