Italian Prime Minister switches on the new kiln at the Rezzato cement plant
Italy’s Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, visited Italcementi’s Rezzato cement plant to officially mark the start of operations following an extensive two-year revamp project.
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Italy’s Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, visited Italcementi’s Rezzato cement plant to officially mark the start of operations following an extensive two-year revamp project.
Sales volumes of ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, crushed rock, sand and gravel increased in Great Britain in both 3Q14 and the first nine months of the year.
The IPCC’s Synthesis Report has found that the effects of climate change can be limited if stringent action is taken, and that global economic growth will not be strongly affected by mitigation measures.
In the second part of this abridged article from the November 2014 issue, Aggregate Industries’ Human Resources Director explains how the company is addressing mental health issues such as stress, depression and anxiety.
HeidelbergCement has announced that it will refrain from participating in the ongoing bidding process for the assets proposed for sale by Lafarge and Holcim, focusing instead on ‘its own high quality growth projects’.
Holcim saw an increase in like-for-like cement volumes and operating profit in 3Q14, despite restructuring and merger costs of CHF91 million.
Catch up with the latest news from the international cement industry, from the LafargeHolcim merger to financial results.
The British Occupational Hygiene Society has welcomed measures by the HSE to inspect poor conditions likely to lead to ill health on construction sites.
Arco has created an infographic that highlights the health risks posed by construction dust.
Rather than combining their operations in Spain as originally announced, Cemex will acquire Holcim’s Gador cement plant and Yeles grinding facility and Holcim will retain its remaining assets in the country.
The Cemex UK team at Dove Holes quarry is creating a flower-rich meadow to help save the sparrow-like bird.
The targets include a 40% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and an EU-wide binding target for renewable energy of at least 27%.