Moving forward with its merger plans, HeidelbergCement announced that it will restructure the Italian operations of Italcementi S.p.A, principally at its Bergamo, Italy, headquarters, affecting upward of 400 employees by the end of the transition period in 2020. The aim is twofold: preserving Italcementi’s long-standing industrial tradition and history while streamlining some functions and activities.
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Essroc Cement Rings in 150 Years
Esscroc Cement’s 150 years of business was celebrated at an event held on March 31 at the Nazareth Center for the Arts in Nazareth, Pa., reported the Lehigh Valley Business. Hosted by the Nazareth/Bath Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event was attended by several national, state and local dignitaries, members of the press, Chamber members and Essroc employees.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim Releases 2015 Figures
LafargeHolcim recently released its fourth quarter and full-year 2015 results as well as its outlook for 2016. Overall, like-for-like net sales grew slightly for Q4 (up 1.7 percent) and the FY (0.1 percent) versus 2014. Fourth quarter results were impacted by challenges in selected markets, such as Brazil. However, the company is encouraged by positive developments in markets including the…
Read MoreAsh Grove Cement’s Durkee Plant Wins Big
Overland Park, Kan.-based Ash Grove Cement recently announced that its Durkee, Ore., plant received the L.T. Sunderland Safety Excellence Award, the company’s most prestigious honor.
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