
Claude Loréa appointed Cement Director for GCCA
The Global Cement and Concrete Association has appointed Deputy Chief Executive and Industrial Affairs Director of CEMBUREAU, Claude Loréa, as its new Cement Director.
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The Global Cement and Concrete Association has appointed Deputy Chief Executive and Industrial Affairs Director of CEMBUREAU, Claude Loréa, as its new Cement Director.

The new Ecocem plant is equipped with storage facilities, a mixer, and a vertical mill, mixer on a 4 ha. plot in the Port of Dunkirk.

Holcim (Deutschland)’s Beckum cement plants has been awarded the Silver Sustainability Certificate by the Concrete Sustainability Council.

Dr Bernd Scheubel, the Managing Director of Refratechnik Holding GmbH, who helped drive the German company’s international expansion over a thirty year career, has retired.

Mahendra Singhi, CEO of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) has been appointed Chairman of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials in India.

Privately-held Indian cement producer, Penna Cement, has become the latest corporate member of the World Cement Association.

Cementir reported stable cement and clinker sales volumes in 1H18, while sales and revenues benefitted from the company’s higher stake in Lehigh White Cement Co.

The company obtained the first place in the ranking of the National Association of Entrepreneurs (Andi) and the Money Magazine. The Business Innovation Award will be presented in the framework of the Andi Congress in Cartagena.

Vicat Group reported a positive six months for shipments of its cement, although a strong euro depressed sales revenue and earnings growth.

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In 2Q18, the company’s revenues rose by 1.4% to US$727 million when compared to 2Q17. It experienced a 59.7% fall in net profit to US$9.6 million in 2Q18 when compared to 2Q17.

Titan Group has been confirmed as constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series for the second year running.