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MPA welcomes the Government’s initiative to improve UK productivity.
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MPA welcomes the Government’s initiative to improve UK productivity.

Paul Maxwell-Cook reviews the latest developments in West and Eastern Europe affecting the cement industry.

The German cement industry expects a decline in cement consumption of 1.6% for 2015 compared to last year’s figures.

In Q1 and Q2, Steppe Cement Ltd sold 717 654 t of cement for 8277 million Tenge.

Euronext has congratulated the new LafargeHolcim Group on its successful merger and inclusion in the CAC 40 index.

Christian Pfeiffer, Germany, signs a contract to deliver and construct two coal mills, both rated for outputs of 35 tph of coal, for Amreyah Cement Co. in Egypt.

Committee calls for a standard to prevent new homes overheating, and promote passive cooling in existing buildings.

The construction industry has responded to the announcements made in last week’s Summer Budget with calls for greater employee control over apprenticeships and more focus on energy efficiency.

The mandate of the new Board of Directors and of the new Executive Committee with Eric Olsen as CEO will become effective.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international cement industry, from the introduction of World Cement’s yearly World Review to the latest corporate affairs.

Holcim has announced Bernard Fontana will step down from his position as CEO of Holcim Ltd.

The European Cement Association has responded to the European Parliament’s report on moving towards a circular economy.