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The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published its Sustainable Development Report 2010, which shows how, in spite of very difficult market conditions, the industry has continued to invest in sustainability and its performance in several key areas has improved.
In 2010 OJSC “Mykolaivcement” launched several new environmental projects, investing a total of €4 million. This investment continues the environmental programs of the company, which in 2006 – 2009 invested €8.7 million into improving environmental footprint of the operation.
FLSmidth has received a contract worth approximately €30 million from Russian Open Joint Stock Company Sebryakov Cement.
The concrete industry is making significant progress towards its vision of being recognised, by 2012, as the leader in sustainable construction.
Hanson Cement’s Clitheroe plant has invested in new level measurement equipment for its silos.
Two of Sandvik’s heavy duty crushing machines have aided production at a quarry in Scotland.
Azerbaijan has witnessed a decrease in cement production over the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year.
Liebherr has completed a second offshore crane with a lifting capacity of 1600 t.
The European Union has approved a new industrial emissions directive that limits the emissions of air, water and soil pollutants.
Lafarge Group posted generally positive 3Q results, with sales up 6% and improvements across many regions.
Positive trend continued in Q3: sales volumes of cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete increase in comparison with last year; turnover reaches €3.4 billion (+12.6% from the same quarter last year).
“The UK cement industry’s environmental performance continues to exceed the sector plan targets it has agreed with the Environment Agency ” said Dr Pal Chana, Executive Director of the Mineral Products Association.