Dominik von Achten, Chairman of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials, appointed new President of GCCA
Dr von Achten was officially confirmed as President at the GCCA Global CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference in Mexico City in June 2025.
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GCCA conference gets underway in Mexico City
The summit runs alongside the GCCA global industry gathering and includes key policy dialogue and case studies exploring key themes around circularity and the built environment.
Cemex announces pricing of US$1 billion of subordinated notes with no fixed maturity
Cemex have announced the pricing of US$1 billion of its subordinated notes with no fixed maturity denominated in US Dollars.
Cemex partners with James Watt College on New Concrete Testing Facility
The new facility will allow students at the college to learn and develop their skills in an environment designed to better prepare students for industry.
Holcim acquires Langley Concrete Group Inc
Holcim has acquired the operations of Langley Concrete Group Inc., a leading provider of precast solutions based in British Columbia.
Heidelberg Materials North America acquires concrete recycling business in Calgary
Heidelberg Materials North America has acquired certain assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), the largest concrete recycler in Calgary, Alberta.
US Department of Energy cancels Lebec Net Zero project
Cancellation of funding agreement for the Lebec Net Zero project by the US Department of Energy.
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GRR! Rebrands to Heidelberg Materials
Giant Resource Recovery (GRR!) will rebrand to Heidelberg Materials Giant Resource Recovery (GRR) effective immediately.
Holcim plans Amrize spin-off for June 23
Holcim has received key approvals to complete the 100% spin-off of its North American business to be named Amrize, with trading expected to commence on June 23, 2025.
GCCA: Circular Cities and Policy Summit 2025
Preparations are all set for the upcoming Circular Cities and Policy Summit 2025, running 3 – 6 June and hosted by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) in partnership with Mexico City.
Sublime Systems and Microsoft sign long-term purchase to transform clean cement market
Microsoft is purchasing up to 623K tons of cement products from Sublime’s first commercial factory and subsequent full-scale factory over a six- to nine-year period.
Eagle Materials announce fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results
Eagle Materials Inc have reported their financial results for fiscal year 2025 and the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Fortera’s Redding Green Cement Plant achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
This internationally recognised benchmark establishes protocols for quality management systems, ensuring the consistent delivery of products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Heidelberg Materials invests in upgrades to cement distribution terminal in New York
Upgrades include a new packaging line for bagged products, increased cement storage and a new fully automated palletising system.
Holcim shareholders approve all proposals at 2025 Annual General Meeting
Holcim shareholders approved all of the Board of Directors’ proposals at the Annual General Meeting, including a 99.75% vote in favour of the planned spin-off of Holcim’s North American business, to be named Amrize.