
UK cement industry publishes Environmental Product Declaration
The EPD declares the UK cement industry’s life cycle environmental impact and covers 100% of domestically produced cement.
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The EPD declares the UK cement industry’s life cycle environmental impact and covers 100% of domestically produced cement.

This week marks the 5th anniversary of the Mineral Products Association (MPA), created in March 2009 by the merger of the Quarry Products Association, the British Cement Association and The Concrete Centre.

Steppe Cement’s wholly-owned subsidiary has completed commissioning of its new dry production line, which will increase its capacity by 1.2 million tpa.

Cemex Philippines anticipates sustained growth in the country’s cement industry throughout 2014 due to an increase in government spending and construction activity.

Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF) has signed an agreement with the government of Ghana for the construction of a €60 million cement facility in Tema, Ghana.

ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions has received an order from Société des Ciments de Ain El Kebira (SCAEK) for the construction of a turnkey cement plant in Algeria.

Innovative belt cleaner design helps eliminate carryback and the problems it causes at North American Limestone Corporation.

The ‘Deep Roots – Part of our communities: past, present, and future’ initiative supports the French cement producer’s global Sustainability Ambitions for 2020.

Vulcan Materials Company saw increases in gross profit across its aggregates, cement, asphalt and concrete segments in 4Q13, due to increased volumes and lower operating costs.

New planning rules to be implemented for Northern Ireland’s mines and quarries; Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® indicates rise in staffing levels in the UK’s construction sector in February.

Researchers at the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub have found that road construction could have a significant impact on the fuel economy of cars and trucks, resulting in lower emissions.

Oman Cement Company plans to secure a US$39 million loan from an Omani bank to finance a new cement mill system.