
Sika agrees to talks on takeover bid
Sika has agreed to talk to investors about the possible acquisition of a controlling stake in the company by France’s Saint-Gobain.
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Sika has agreed to talk to investors about the possible acquisition of a controlling stake in the company by France’s Saint-Gobain.

Six new research projects, being conducted in partnership between the UK and China, are to receive £3 million in funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

World Cement wants to know what your favourite cover is from the past two years (January 2013 – December 2014)!

Cembureau’s economic report for 3Q14 shows limited growth in Europe and low construction activity.

Following the damage caused by flooding in December 2013, Cemex UK’s South Ferriby plant is back up and running.

Vicente Fernández will take up the position of Sales Director at Loesche Latinoamericana (Spain), with effect from 1 December 2014.

The CMA has issued a statement regarding the EC decision to approve the merger between cement giants Lafarge and Holcim, subject to divestments.

In October 2014, output in the construction industry decreased by 2.2% compared with September 2014, with declines in new work and repair and maintenance.

Carbolite GmbH has announced it is set to merge with Gero Hochtemperaturöfen GmbH on 1 January 2015.

Hope Construction Materials is introducing TomTom Telematics technology to over 400 vehicles to improve sustainability and customer service.

The European Commission has cleared the proposed merger between the two cement giants.

The IET has named the winners of its Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards, and teamed up with Disney to encourage young people to enter careers in STEM subjects.