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Turkish cement exports rise 68% in 2019

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Turkey exported a total of 23 MT of cement and clinker in 2019, a year-on-year increase of 68 per cent, according to Dr Tamer Saka, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Cement Manufacturers’ Association (T?MB). The value of the country’s cement and clinker exports was $877 million, a 44 per cent increase. The discrepancy between volume and value growth rates indicates that Turkish exporters are sold at lower prices in 2019 than in 2018 on average. The nation’s cement is transported to more than 100 countries in 2019, with the most important recipients listed as the US, Israel, Ghana and Ivory Coast."

Speaking upon the occasion of T?MB’s General Assembly meeting on 17 February 2020, at which he was re-elected as Chairman, Dr Saka said, "In January 2020, cement exports increased by 81 per cent to reach 1.1 MT and clinker exports grew by 29 per cent to reach 1.3 MT. Our forecast is that the Turkish cement sector will grow by approximately 2 per cent in domestic sales and 15 per cent in exports this year." In the Board of Directors of Turkish Cement Manufacturers’ Association (T?MB) where Dr. Tamer Saka acts as the Chairman of the Board, Adil Sani Konukoglu became the Deputy Chairman and Nihat ?zdemir, Ali Pastonoglu, G?khan Bozkurt, and Fatih Yncelik were appointed as Vice Chairmen.

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Holcim UK drives sustainable construction

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Holcim UK has released a report titled ‘Making Sustainable Construction a Reality,’ outlining its five-fold commitment to a greener future. The company aims to focus on decarbonisation, circular economy principles, smarter building methods, community engagement, and integrating nature. Based on a survey of 2,000 people, only 41 per cent felt urban spaces in the UK are sustainably built. A significant majority (82 per cent) advocated for more green spaces, 69 per cent called for government leadership in sustainability, and 54 per cent saw businesses as key players. Additionally, 80 per cent of respondents stressed the need for greater transparency from companies regarding their environmental practices.

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GCCA releases LCR system

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched the Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system for cement and concrete, a new global rating based on products’ carbon footprints. The system uses a clear AA to G scale to help customers prioritise sustainability in material selection across construction sectors worldwide. The GCCA says that the LCR system is designed to be easily recognisable, with a simple visual graphic that indicates a product’s rating and provides consistency and comparability to other products.

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FLSmidth opens eco-friendly plant in Casablanca

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FLSmidth has inaugurated a €21 million mill liner manufacturing plant in Casablanca, covering 11,250m² with a production capacity of 6,500 tonnes annually. The LEED-certified facility significantly reduces carbon emissions by up to 56 per cent and fully recycles water used in the manufacturing process. Up to 250 jobs will be created in the Valparaíso region. Mikko Keto, CEO, highlighted the plant as a symbol of FLSmidth’s commitment to sustainable mining and community engagement in South America. Earlier in 2024, the Denmark-based company announced plans to sell its cement division to sharpen its focus on mining operations.

 

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