UK: The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on the government to favour ‘British-made’ materials, including cement, in procurement. The cement industry is currently excluded from the Energy ...

The Ecocim product is also the first in Togo to meet the country’s new TGN 002 standard. "Ecocim embodies Cimtogo's commitment to supporting the evolution of the construction sector and promoting more ...

In an earnings call this week, Martin Marietta’s CEO Ward Nye described the deal as “totally in our wheelhouse” and one covering “mission critical products.” He went on to highlight the lime business’ ...

Austria: Wietersdorfer Gruppe recorded sales of €1.09bn in 2025, down by 1% year-on-year. Europe contributed 76% of sales, led by Austria with €167m (15%), Italy with €147m (14%), Germany with €143m ...

Japan: Sumitomo Corporation has agreed to transfer a 70% stake in its cement trading arm, SC Cement, to Sumitomo Osaka Cement. Sumitomo Corporation will retain the remaining 30% of SC Cement. Sumitomo ...

Philippines: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched the Philippines’ first Cement and Concrete Decarbonisation Roadmap on 29 June 2026, the second of its kind in South East Asia, after ...

India-based software developer Mastek has successfully digitised operations at Yanbu Cement’s Yanbu cement plant in Medina province. Mastek deployed automation, industrial internet of things (IoT) and ...

Taiwan: Asia Cement (China) has won a 2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) award in the Social Empowerment category for its Co-Governance Plan with Tribes and Communities: Long-Term Actions ...

India: UltraTech Cement has received an 82,000t consignment of coal from the US into Deendayal Port in Gujarat. Maritime Gateway News has reported that a Hong Kong, China-registered vessel made the ...

US: Martin Marietta Materials has announced that it will combine with Lhoist North America (LNA) for US$13.5bn in cash and shares in Martin Marietta. The transaction is expected to be completed in the ...

Iraq: Construction has begun on the Ramadi Cement plant in Anbar province, which will produce 1Mt/yr of cement, according to Shafaq news. The project is 100% privately financed and is part of efforts ...

Syria: Saudi Arabia-based Al Jouf Cement has signed a supply contract to export cement and clinker to Syria, valued at US$14.7m. The contract is valid for one year. The company signed the contract ...