KHD Humboldt Wedag reports on Q3 results
KHD has had a difficult year, but Q3 results show the beginnings of improvement, particularly in the company’s balance sheet. The outlook is cautiously optimistic in the long term.
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KHD has had a difficult year, but Q3 results show the beginnings of improvement, particularly in the company’s balance sheet. The outlook is cautiously optimistic in the long term.
The Vancouver Sun has named Polaris Minerals as the fourth fastest-growing company in British Colombia. The company, which has only been operating for two years, is surviving well, despite the downturn in the market this year.
A new player has emerged, claiming development of a cementitious material made from post-industrial waste and producing near-zero carbon emissions. Many such products have made the news recently, but will any or all gain precedence over OPC?
Aggregate Industries, UK, plans to submit a proposal to Somerset County Council, seeking permission for a project that will allow it to continue work at the Torr Quarry, Somerset, until 2040.
The PCA, Salt River Materials Group and Habitat for Humanity have developed a concrete home that will bring considerable benefits to its future owners. Its sustainable design means it has achieved ‘Net-Zero’ energy designation.
The world has witnessed rapid financial and economical changes over the last months, causing extreme changes and uncertainty in many fields. The cement market has always been dynamic, requiring updated studies to follow the rapid fluctuations. The GCC countries are going through the ‘after the boom’ scenario.
Headwaters Incorporated has announced its Q4 and fiscal year results ended 30 September 2009.
The remains of the Thecodontosaurus Antiquus found entombed in limestone rock in Bristol quarry are to be excavated and reconstructed.
Together with Bouygues Construction, Lafarge has developed and tested the first new product of the range: Thermedia 0.6 B. The product has already been used in several social housing sites, with great success.
India and China have agreed to coordinate efforts to combat climate change. Neither country will agree to emissions caps, particularly while the US has not legislated emissions reduction. All three nations will be at the centre of talks at COP15.
Poland and Spain have signed an emissions trading agreement that will see Poland selling its AAUs in exchange for funding that will support the country’s GhG mitigations schemes.
Q3 results indicate the downward trend of the year-to-date continues, although the decline is slowing. Both groups have made efforts to improve operating efficiency and reduce debt.