Berge Bulk & Emporos: Pioneering carbon offset voyage

15 April 2024 platforms like Climate Impact X (CIX), Berge Bulk continues to drive forward its climate change strategy, exemplifying leadership, and action in addressing urgent environmental challenges. By offsetting emissions and implementing cutting-edge...

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UK Building Materials trade gap narrows

15 April 2024 gap has only once dropped below GBP 10 billion, reflecting persistent challenges. Despite efforts by the Construction Leadership Council, tasked with implementing the Construction 2025 strategy, progress toward deficit reduction has been limited. The...

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• Category: Construction

Thai Cement's Chairman shares green initiatives

12 April 2024 Net Zero 2050, bolstering global partnerships and securing green funds for sustainable growth. Under Dr. Chana Poomee's leadership, TCMA outlines a comprehensive roadmap, focusing on accelerating industry transition to clean energy and fostering...

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Heidelberg Materials awards MHI and Kiewit with FEED contract

12 April 2024 Rob Medley, Vice President at Kiewit, applauds Heidelberg Materials' commitment to sustainability and praises their leadership in decarbonization efforts. Kosuke Kasada, President of MHI-LCSC, echoes the sentiment, highlighting Canada's pivotal role in...

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• Category: Environment

NCG Group and Acuti Fundin to built a cement plant in Uzbekistan

12 April 2024 in Uzbekistan but also strengthens economic ties across Central Asia, reinforcing the companies' global market leadership and showcasing best practices in sustainable development.[/PAID] Copyright CW Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution...

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Metsä Group advances Muoto wood fibre packaging

11 April 2024 Muoto offers versatility and eco-friendliness in packaging solutions. As the pre-engineering project progresses under the leadership of Project Director Veli-Pekka Kyllönen, the focus will be on assembling a team of experts to drive innovation and...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Stora Enso appoints Forest Division executive

11 April 2024 Leadership change for pulp and paper giant (CW Group) Stora Enso, a major player in the pulp and paper industry, announces the appointment of Tuomas Hallenberg as Executive Vice President of the Forest division and a member of the Group Leadership Team...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Star Bulk seals Eagle Bulk merger

10 April 2024 company. Additionally, Gary Weston has joined the Star Bulk Board of Directors, while Bo Westergaard has joined the leadership team, and Costa Tsoutsoplides will serve as interim Senior Advisor to aid in business integration. Copyright CW Group. All...

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Hengan unveils premium tissue innovation

10 April 2024 2024 at the company's headquarters in Fujian province, further underscores Hengan's commitment to innovation and market leadership. Toscotec's TADVISION machine, China's inaugural TAD technology, elevates tissue quality standards by delivering...

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• Category: China

Shipyard's success story unveiled

09 April 2024 position as Russia's premier ship repair shipyard, reaffirming its commitment to maritime excellence and industry leadership.[/PAID] Copyright CW Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution expressly prohibited.

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• Category: Equipment & technology

Ence's optimistic outlook sparks growth plans

09 April 2024 aligned with its growth agenda. Notably, the re-election of six board members underscores the continuity of strategic leadership. Ence's President, Ignacio Colmenares, highlighted the company's promising prospects in both the medium and long term....

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Sydney Harbour embraces offshore wind turbine business

08 April 2024 services for managing colossal steel components for offshore wind turbines, marking a significant transition. Under the leadership of Richard Morykot, the company is transforming while continuing to handle coal. Morykot emphasizes the region's potential...

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Yamama Cement appoints new Chairman

05 April 2024 Abdullah Al-Obeikan was named Vice Chairman, and Mohammed Al-Qdhibi was appointed as the new Board Secretary, marking a leadership restructuring within the company. The board also established key committees to oversee various aspects of governance and...

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Dynamic leadership addition at Anchor Paper

05 April 2024 as the new Director of Sales and Marketing, according to Paper Age. With a wealth of experience in distribution sales leadership garnered from Spartan Nash, a national wholesale foods distribution company, Godley brings invaluable expertise to his new...

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• Category: North America

Holcim appoints Jelena Stamenkovski as Lead of Clinker Decarbonisation

04 April 2024 mitigating the environmental impact of cement manufacturing. As the industry seeks sustainable solutions, Stamenkovski's leadership promises to propel Holcim towards its goals of carbon neutrality and environmental stewardship. Copyright CW Group. All...

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• Category: Environment

TITAN's remarkable year

02 April 2024 facilitated access to substantial cementitious materials reserves, positioning TITAN for sustained growth and market leadership. A strong commitment to sustainability underscores TITAN's efforts, evident in a remarkable reduction of specific net CO2...

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• Category: Financial

Peter Oswald named Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG’s Chariman and CEO

29 March 2024 the reappointment of Peter Oswald as Chairman of the Management Board and CEO until May 31, 2029, ensuring continuity in leadership amidst a crucial phase of transformation. Additionally, the Management Board will be augmented to include Roman Billiani,...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Voith CEO announces departure

29 March 2024 business volume. Notably, annual sales surged from 4 billion euros to the current 5.5 billion euros. Additionally, his leadership saw the integration of electrification and digitalization as pivotal aspects of Voith's portfolio. Prof. Siegfried...

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Toscotec transforms PAPECO factory in Normandy

28 March 2024 safety and delivering notable energy savings compared to the previous cast iron Yankee. With Toscotec's undisputed market leadership in Yankee steel dryers, PAPECO anticipates reaping the benefits of increased reliability and operational safety at its...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Market challenges halt BUA Cement's pricing strategy

28 March 2024 Group) Amidst market challenges, BUA Cement's plans to sell cement at reduced prices have faced obstacles, according to Leadership. BUA Cement initially pledged to sell a bag of cement for N3,500 but stated that market forces hindered this goal. The...

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• Category: Volume & Pricing