Heidelberg Materials is the first company in Germany to have three cements successfully certified according to the new CO₂ label of the German Cement Association (VDZ). The products from Heidelberg...
At its general meeting in Vienna/Austria on June 13, 2025, the German Lime Association (BVK) also announced the occupational safety awards for employees and companies in the lime industry. The...
On its path to climate neutrality, E. Bayer Baustoffwerke GmbH + Co. KG has developed KS*ReCO sand-lime bricks that generate around 40% less CO₂ than the conventionally manufactured version of the wall building material.
Anyone who wants to make the construction sector in Germany sustainable must put climate and resource protection at the forefront. This is the key finding of the study “Sustainable Building Materials Transition”, which was conducted by the Wuppertal Institute in collaboration with Butterfly Effect Consulting on behalf of Holcim Germany
Packaging is at the heart of European sustainability strategies—and that includes paper bags. The members of the Paper Bag Industry Association (Gemeinschaft Papiersackindustrie e.V., GemPSI) are preparing intensively for the implementation of the new regulatory requirements.
On May 27, CO₂ was captured for the first time at the Brocēni site in Latvia using the mobile CapsolGo pilot plant. The plant was installed in collaboration with the Norwegian company Capsol Technologies and is part of Schwenk’s strategic commitment to forward-looking, climate-friendly technologies.
Haver & Boecker launches the AMICUS DEPAL Edition and AMICUS PAL Edition. The robotic depalletizer and palletizer complement and completely automate packing lines from empty to full bags, enhancing productivity and safety for customers.
Etex is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to Latin America through strategic investments in Peru, Chile and Argentina totalling € 65 million. These initiatives will expand plasterboard production capacity, improve sustainability, and support market growth across the region.
The Wietersdorfer Group can look back on a successful 2024 financial year. Despite a stagnating construction industry and increasing competitive pressure in Europe, global group sales rose to € 1.105 million. This represents an increase of 3.2 percent compared to the 2023 fiscal year.
thyssenkrupp Polysius is set to provide the kiln system for SMA Mineral’s trailblazing quicklime plant in Norway – designed to operate entirely without CO2 emissions. Based on SaltX’ electric calcination technology, the project represents a global first in the decarbonization of lime production and marks a significant milestone in the transition to climate-neutral industrial processes.
