European cement news
CRH selected for inclusion in the S&P 500 Index
CRH has been selected to join the S&P 500 index, effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.
Gebr. Pfeiffer awarded contract by Saman Cement
Saman Cement has once again placed its trust in the grinding technology of Gebr. Pfeiffer and awarded the company another contract.
Cemvision and Vattenfall sign new commercial agreement for near-zero-carbon cement
Cemvision and Vattenfall have signed a commercial agreement for the supply of near-zero-carbon cement to be used in energy infrastructure projects across Europe.
Worley secures EPCM contract for UK’s first full-scale carbon capture facility for cement production
Worley has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) contract for the carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at Heidelberg Materials cement plant in Padeswood, North Wales.
Vestas secures order for wind project to power cement factory in Italy
Vestas has received a 10 MW order for a wind project from Cementeria Costantinopoli Srl to deliver renewable energy directly to their cement factory in the Basilicata region in Italy.
Cemvision and Tata Steel launch joint push to transform steel slag into near-zero carbon cement
Cemvision has been awarded a grant from the Swedish Energy Agency to conduct a joint feasibility study with Tata Steel, exploring the potential to convert slags into high-value feedstock for near-zero-carbon cement, while also recovering valuable metals.
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies and E.C.B.L. strengthen partnership in Charente-Maritime
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies announces the intensification of its collaboration with Entreprise de Construction et Bâtiment du Littoral (E.C.B.L.).
Holcim UK expert calls for modernised British standards to support low-carbon cement
Modernising British Standards to encourage greater flexibility and faster acceptance of cement made using circular materials is vital in the push for low-carbon construction, according to a leading cement expert.
PyroGenesis awarded US$1.3M contract for plasma torch integration in cement calcination furnace
PyroGenesis Inc. announce that it has signed a €815 000 contract with a European cement industry customer for the supply of a plasma torch system for the electrification of a calcination furnace.
Edycem and Hoffmann Green strengthen collaboration to accelerate the development of 0% clinker concrete
The reinforced collaboration between the two companies will result in an increase in the volume of 0% clinker concrete produced by EDYCEM's network of plants from 2026.