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Lafarge has reported its FY14 and 4Q14 results, which show the positive impact of a 4% increase in cement volumes and the completion of its cost reduction and innovation objectives.
According to Ciment Català, cement consumption in Cataluña reached 102 262 t in January 2015, 0.3% higher than in January 2014.
The Construction Equipment and Building Material Machinery Association of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) has reported an 8% growth in turnover for 2014, at €8.4 billion – higher than originally expected.
ABB has devised a formula to help motor users make more informed purchasing decisions.
According to Oficemen, domestic cement consumption increased in Spain in January 2015, rising by 5.2% y/y to 769 838 t.
In January 2015, Akhangarancement reported an 18.5% y/y rise in cement production levels, while Oskolcement recorded a 2.9% increase.
The Local Government Association’s construction procurement strategy sets the framework for improving public procurement for small and micro firms, according to the FMB.
The new facility will supply solid recovered fuel to the Cemex plant in Rugby.
Hope Construction Materials is supplying 18 000 t of limestone to bolster Lancashire’s storm defences.
Sales rose by 11% y/y to €10 billion as a result of strong organic growth in the capital goods businesses.
2015 is set to be a strong year for London’s construction sector, with growth forecast at 5.3% and a number of major schemes in the pipeline.
FLSmidth has issued its financial report for FY14 and 4Q14, showing a reduced order intake and order backlog.