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Lafarge announces plans to reduce debt and drive sales growth from existing markets and products rather than through new acquisitions.
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Lafarge announces plans to reduce debt and drive sales growth from existing markets and products rather than through new acquisitions.

The MPA has warned that the HMRC Brief on Landfill Tax could have a detrimental impact on aggregate recycling and quarry restoration projects.

Haver & Boecker has expanded its line-up with the acquisition of Newtec Bag Palletizing from Newtec International Group S.A.

Despite the global economic crisis, Turkey’s cement industry shows no signs of slowing. Here, Somer International discusses two important issues facing the country’s industry in the years to come: safety and the use of alternative fuels.

FLSmidth has announced a new air catalytic solution to tackle hydrocarbon component emissions from cement plants.

Loesche has enetered a close cooperation agreement with A TEC Holding GmbH. The companies will combine technologies and sales organisation to jointly provide stronger support for clients in the cement industry.

Buzzi Unicem’s 1Q12 cement sales fell by 4% y/y after being hit by the cold snap in Central Europe.

Holcim has outlined its plans to sustainably improve its return on invested capital. The ‘Holcim Leadership Journey’ will include measures to increase operating profit by a minimum of CHF 1.5 billion by the end of 2014.

Haver & Boecker announces a joint research cooperation with the Institute for Innovation of the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences.

Haver & Boecker works together with HeidelbergCement Technology Centre to optimise processes at Swedish cement terminal.

CRH plc reports 2% y/y increase in sales volumes.

1Q12 saw cement sales increase by 1% y/y to 31.3 million t.