Cemex announces divestment in Philippines

26 April 2024 Move shapes Cemex's portfolio (CW Group) Cemex reveals its decision to divest its operations and assets in the Philippines, aiming to advance its portfolio rebalancing strategy, according to Cemex's official statement. The divestment includes the sale...

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Aggregate Industries to use pottery waste in cement production

25 April 2024 Partnership aimed at turning pottery waste into cement at Staffordshire plant (CW Group) Aggregate Industries announces a pioneering partnership with Brown Recycling to recycle broken and rejected pottery, transforming it into cement at its...

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• Category: Environment

Valmet advances corrugated board quality with IQ moisturizer for Adara Pakkaus

24 April 2024 Enhancing production efficiency and quality (CW Group) Valmet announces its collaboration with Adara Pakkaus Oy in Finland, providing a Valmet IQ Moisturizer system aimed at optimizing corrugator performance. This system expansion, integrated with the...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

New Nonwoven production line launched at Teknomelt, Türkiye

24 April 2024 Transforming sustainable wipes manufacturing (CW Group) ANDRITZ announces the successful commissioning of a cutting-edge nonwovens production line at Teknomelt Teknik Mensucat San. ve Tic. A.S. in Kahramanmaras, Türkiye. The newly operational neXline...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Eldorado Celulose's invests in Três Lagoas factory

23 April 2024 is only available to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}]Eldorado Celulose, under the helm of businessman Wesley Batista, announces an investment of BRL 25 billion for the construction of a second factory in Três Lagoas. This ambitious endeavor aims to...

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• Category: South America

ICA Sweden adopts sustainable flower trays

22 April 2024 Grocery giant embraces eco-friendly packaging (CW Group) Stora Enso announces a significant partnership with ICA Sweden, the nation's largest grocery retailer, to introduce PureFiber Horti Trays, marking a substantial shift towards sustainability in...

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Suzano boosts global cellulose prices

22 April 2024 Global leader announces price adjustments (CW Group) [PAID={"id":"9,10,11","title":"The content you tried to access is only available to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}]Suzano revealed plans to elevate cellulose prices across key international markets...

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• Category: South America

Diana Shipping secures charter for m/v P. S. Palios

19 April 2024 New Time charter contract boosts fleet operations (CW Group) Diana Shipping announces a new time charter contract for its Capesize dry bulk vessel, the m/v P. S. Palios, with Bohai Shipping (HEBEI) Co., Ltd, generating increased revenue potential for...

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• Category: Markets & trade

First Graphene announces third trial at Breedon plant

18 April 2024 PureGRAPH-CEM set to transform the cement industry (CW Group) First Graphene, in partnership with Breedon Group, announced the commencement of a third trial, aiming to optimize the performance of First Graphene's PureGRAPH-CEM product under full-scale...

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Eureka Shipping announces cement carrier construction

17 April 2024 New cement carrier set to enhance Great Lakes cement operations (CW Group) Eureka Shipping, a partnership between SMT Shipping and the CSL Group, has commissioned Holland Shipyard Group to construct a 12,500 dwt cement carrier for operations in the...

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• Category: Equipment

Burnpur Cement plans to build a plant in West Bengal

12 April 2024 available to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}]According to Hindi Business, Burnpur Cement Limited, headquartered in Kolkata, announces plans for a new plant in West Bengal. Investing an initial sum of INR 500 crore, Burnpur Cement eyes a 100-acre plot in...

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• Category: Plant Expansions

Steel production strategy shift

12 April 2024 Thyssenkrupp announces reduction in production capacity (CW Group) Thyssenkrupp Steel is set to trim its production capacity to align with recent shipment trends, ranging between 9 and 9.5 million metric tons annually, according to MSN. The decision...

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Ursa Major returns to Baltic waters

12 April 2024 content you tried to access is only available to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}]Oboronlogistics announces the return of its largest motor ship, the Ursa Major, to the Baltic Sea, reported by newkaliningrad.ru on April 11. The bulk carrier Ursa Major is...

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Afrimat acquisition of Lafarge gets approval

11 April 2024 Acquisition bolsters construction materials portfolio (CW Group) Afrimat announces the successful approval of its acquisition of Lafarge South Africa, marking a significant step in the company's diversification strategy. With all regulatory approvals...

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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

Heidelberg Materials announces new slag facility in Houston

10 April 2024 New slag facility enhances sustainable cement production in Texas (CW Group) Heidelberg Materials North America reveals the establishment of a new slag cement facility in Houston, Texas, through its joint venture with Eagle Materials Inc., Texas Lehigh...

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• Category: Environment

VAT reduction fuels construction affordability

10 April 2024 Minister announces VAT cut to propel construction industry (CW Group) NotiMundo highlights Minister Humberto Plaza's announcement regarding the reduction of VAT on construction materials, aiming to revitalize the sector and spur job creation. With VAT...

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• Category: Construction

Transformation at port of Bundaberg

10 April 2024 to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}]The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications announces the inauguration of a cutting-edge bulk goods conveyor at the Port of Bundaberg, revolutionizing export prospects in the...

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• Category: Ports & handling

Shipyard's success story unveiled

09 April 2024 is only available to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}]The Arkhangelsk branch of the shipbuilding center "Zvezdochka" proudly announces the successful relaunch of the bulk carrier "Turukhan" after extensive repairs, according to Port News. The Krasnaya...

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• Category: Equipment & technology

Nicola Mining starts construction of cement plant

08 April 2024 New partnership expands infrastructure support (CW Group) Nicola Mining announces the commencement of construction for a cement plant in collaboration with Lower Nicola Site Services Ltd (LNSS), furthering their commitment to infrastructure projects....

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• Category: Plant Expansions