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Ecocem, as part of a consortium of Europe’s leading academic and industrial leaders, has announced it has been awarded € 4 million in research funding the European Innovation Council (EIC). The grant comes as part of the EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2024 and will support a programme of work which will focus on optimising the environmental compatibility of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) slag for low-carbon cement.
Christoph Streicher took over the position of Spokesman of the Management Board Germany at Heidelberg Materials on April 1. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic orientation and further development of the German business.
The waste heat power plant at the Rohrdorf cement works has been producing certified green electricity since January 2024. The certificate of origin issued by an environmental auditor proves that around a third of the 18.3 million kW/h of electricity produced at the power plant in 2024 comes from renewable energy.
The production of dry-mix mortar aggregate requires effective interaction of suitable comminution and sizing machines. For this purpose, experimental tests on pilot or large-scale are essential.
Polish cement manufacturer Heidelberg Materials Poland relied on the technical expertise and technology of thyssenkrupp Polysius to solve problems with its rotary kilns at its Górażdże plant. This modernization order was the largest single order to date for the thyssenkrupp Polysius Service Team in terms of value - and this one was for kiln lines from a third-party supplier.
Wacker is responding to rising demand for high-quality specialty silicones in China by expanding its production capacities at its Zhangjiagang site. The Group held a ceremony today to celebrate the mechanical completion of the facilities.
Aumund is pleased to announce that, as of June 25, 2025, ESI Eurosilo B.V., headquartered in Purmerend, the Netherlands, has officially joined the internationally operating Aumund Group.
31 May 2025 marked the end of an era at the Kirchdorfer Group: After more than 30 years with company, including 21 years at its helm – 18 as sole CEO and three in partnership with Michael Wardian – Erich Frommwald is stepping down from the management board.
With the completed expansion of its TestCenter in Darmstadt/Germany, Qlar now offers its customers comprehensive support in the simulation of blending processes. As part of sustainable cement production, the use of additives in concrete production can be tested and optimised.
