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The level of aggregates recycling continues to increase in Great Britain.

Around 45 million tonnes of aggregates were recycled at processing plants in 2015, according to marketing specialist, BDS Marketing Research Ltd.

Recycled aggregates now represent an estimated 20% of the total aggregates market in Great Britain.

These conclusions form part of the BDS Directory of Aggregates Recycling Plants which lists all known operations in the country. The consultancy has identified around 650 plants, oper

Guangdong Tapai Group announced on 16 March 2016 that it aims to generate a net profit of CNY 560 billion (US$ 86.21 billion) in 2016. The ambitious Chinese cement producer intends to produce 16 million tonnes of the building material this year.

The Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS) says it will provide necessary support to the cement sector in order to aid efforts to make it more competitiveness nationally, regionally and across all EU markets. As part of the PKS’ support, the preparation of necessary regulations and procedures will be carried out. PKS president Marko Cadez announced the support package after a visit to the Lafarge Serbia cement factory, which is part of the LafargeHolcim Group. He said that Holcim is planning to open a total of t

Eurocement Group will invest €204.99 million (RUB 16 billion) in the renovation of Mikhailovcement plant in Russia’s Ryazan region (the Central FD). The three-year project involves the modernisation of existing production facilities, the construction of a new line with a capacity of 10,000tonnes/day of clinker, and the introduction of the plant's own power generation. As part of the first phase, the construction of a freight yard will be completed. The construction of an automated cement loading system, the

HeidelbergCement is expecting growth in sales of cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete in 2016 after increasing its revenues last year, while also significantly reducing company net debt.

Revenues rose by 7% to €13.5 billion, while operating income was up by 16% to €1.8 billion. Net debt was greatly reduced in 2015 to €5.3 billion.

The German building materials giant said its sales growth forecast for 2016 is a reflection of its positive outlook for the global economy; despite increasing geopoli

LafargeHolcim, the world’s biggest cement maker, expects growth of 2-4% in its building materials markets in 2016, after reporting a Q4 2015 dip in sales.

The sector giant expects China and Brazil to remain tough places to do business in an overall improving environment for emerging markets, where LafargeHolcim is counting on cost cuts and efficiency gains to shore up profit.

Ash Grove Cement Seattle has earned the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) coveted Energy Star certification.

The Energy Start recognition is for the plant’s 2015 performance in being among the top 25% of cement manufacturing facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meeting the strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.

"Ash Grove Cement Seattle is pleased to earn EPA’s Energy Star certification in recognition of our energy efficiency efforts,” said plant manager Ca

Société des ciments de Ain el Kebira cement company has received approval to be listed on the stock exchange. In all, 11 million shares will be available in the Algerian company - with 1% going to workers. The shares will be awarded according to previously disclosed segmentations. This listing will enable the firm to raise some DZD 18 billion (US$165.06 million). As a result, it will pay back a significant part of an FNI loan.