Colombia: Colombia’s National Department of Statistics (DANE) reported that production of grey cement in December 2025 was 1.18Mt, representing a 3.1% year-on-year increase from December 2024. 1.05Mt of cement was shipped domestically, representing a 5.1% year-on-year increase.
From January 2025 to December 2025, grey cement production was 13.9Mt, representing a 3% year-on-year increase. Domestic shipments were 12.7Mt, which is a 5% increase compared to the previous corresponding period.
Colombia: The board of directors of Cementos Argos has approved a capital investment of over US$5m for 2026 to modernise and strengthen its cement, concrete and aggregates operations in Colombia. The investment will be used to increase reliability, operational efficiency and productivity, as well as to implement artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and will be implemented throughout the year. The plan forms part of the operational excellence strategy and the programme ‘From Mine to Market’, which the company says aims to ‘comprehensively strengthen’ its operations.
Vice president of Cementos Argos’ Colombia Regional Office Carlos Horacio Yusty said “Investing more than US$5m in Colombia is a strategic decision that reflects our confidence in the country and our commitment to those who are building its development. These investments allow us to increase productivity, optimise costs and strengthen the reliability of our operations, so we can continue to support our clients with quality, continuity and added value in every project.”
Germany: Heidelberg Materials increased sales by 1% year-on-year to €21.5bn in 2025 from €21.2bn in 2024, despite some declines in volumes in individual group areas. It raised its result from current operations (RCO) by 6% to a ‘record’ €3.40bn, due to strict cost discipline. Specific net CO₂ emissions reportedly fell by 3% to 512kg/t of cementitious material. The company strengthened its positions in North America and Australia due to the acquisitions of BURNCO Rock Products' Edmonton-area assets in Canada and Walan Specialty Construction Products in the US. In Australia, Heidelberg Materials said it expanded its range of sustainable solutions and its presence in key markets. For 2026, it expects RCO of €3.40–3.75bn and a further slight reduction in specific net CO₂ emissions.
Azerbaijan: DAL Engineering Group commissioned a full engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) project for Holcim Azerbaijan, covering the replacement and commissioning of a 35t/hr ball mill and drive unit (2.6×13m). The scope included mechanical and automation supervision from installation to start-up and the system is now fully operational, according to a social media post by the supplier.
