France: Heidelberg Materials’ new kiln line at its Airvault plant in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region has produced its first cement, according to a post by Director of Cement Bruno Manivet on social media. The plant commissioned the new kiln line in April 2026, which received an investment of €350m. The new Gebr. Pfeiffer MVR 5000 C-4 mill has produced its first batch of cement, with Manivet adding that the plant will produce lower-carbon cements from September 2026.
New kiln at Heidelberg Materials’ Airvault plant produces first cement
