Alfred H Knight is participating in the European Union ‘MaDiTraCe’ (Material and Digital Traceability for the Certification of Critical Raw Materials) project to determine the source of mineral commodities.
With the exception of energy prices, which are heavily influenced by a cocktail of geopolitics, weather and investor frenzy, construction materials prices should be reasonably stable during the months to come.
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Dr Diana Casey as Executive Director for Energy and Climate Change, including heading up the MPA’s product groups for Cement and Industrial Lime. She takes over from Dr Pal Chana, who continues to provide support as a Special Advisor to the MPA.
Building materials provider Holcim has completed the acquisition of the Cooper Standard Technical Rubber GmbH (CSTR), a manufacturer of highly durable and technical rubber products used for roofing systems.