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West China Cement sales up

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West China Cement has reported a revenue of RMB4167.8 million, up by 18.3 per cent from the RMB 3524.1 million reported in 2012. Strong demand coming from the Shaanxi Province and growing activity in the infrastructure sector has helped to push sales volumes 23.1 per cent higher y/y reaching 17.6 million t in 2013. Total clinker and cement sales volumes were 18.2 million. Gross profit was up by 8 per cent y/y to RMB 729.3 million.

The company is currently focused on a brownfield project in Xinjiang province with a production capacity of 1.5 million tpa, and a 1.8 million tpa brownfield project in Guizhou province. Expected to be completed in 2H14, both plants will boost the capacity to 27 million t which currently stands at 23.7 million tpa.

On the sustainability front, last year the company built a cement kiln waste sludge treatment facility at its Lantian plant. It will treat 210 000 tpa of industrial and municipal waste from the Xi’an and Xianyang area. The company has also setup residual heat recovery systems at 13 of the group’s 17 production lines. These plants have lowered the electricity consumption by around 30 per cent and CO2 emissions by around 20 000 t/million t of cement production.

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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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