Global Cement News

Cameroon: Cimencam has purchased two vertical roller mills from Germany-based Gebr. Pfeiffer. The order consists of an 80t/hr MVR 2500 C-4 and a 90t/hr MVR 2500 R-4, which will grind clinker and raw materials respectively. When operational in early 2023, the supplier says that the pair will increase the 1.6Mt/yr Figuil plant’s capacity by 150,000t/yr.

China-based CBMI will handle the order.

UK: Tarmac has successfully produced lime at its Tunstead, Derbyshire, plant using net zero hydrogen to fuel its kiln. The achievement was the culmination of a series of trials substituting various proportions of hydrogen for natural gas.

Tarmac’s lime director Graham Cooper said “Lime has been manufactured in the Peak District for centuries and this forward-thinking project aims to ensure the future of this nationally significant industry as the UK transitions to net zero.”

Germany: Certification body TÜV Rheinland Group has awarded INFORM with ISO 27001 accreditation. The certificate signifies that the company operates with secure data handling, transparent internal processes and systematic risk management. INFORM thanked its employees, whose support made the achievement possible.

Canada: Holcim has announced its acquisition of Mathers Group’s quarry and asphalt assets in Quebec. The group says that the acquisition will accelerate its development of local circular construction practices by expanding its recycled concrete offering.

Vietnam: Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA) members increased their cement production to 59.8Mt in the first half of 2022, up by 6.9% year-on-year from 55.9Mt in the first half of 2021. Vietnam News Brief Service has reported that producers’ June 2022 volumes were 11Mt, up by 13% year-on-year from 9.76Mt in June 2021. Full-year production was 101Mt in 2021.