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Grupo Gloria to build Lima lime plant
11 June 2025Peru: Grupo Gloria plans to invest US$100m in an upcoming lime plant in Lima. OneStone Consulting has reported that the plant will supply lime for Lima’s construction, agriculture and mining sectors.
Grupo Gloria subsidiary Cal & Cemento Sur already operates a five-kiln lime plant in Puno Region with five kilns, comprising three Maerz Parallel Flow Regeneration (PFR) vertical kilns and two horizontal kilns.
Germany: Screencore has announced the appointment of WBI Baumaschinen as their distributor for Germany. AggNet News has reported that WBI Baumaschinen will offer Screencore’s entire product portfolio, with a focus on stockpilers, trommels and pugmills. It will also provide a comprehensive aftermarket package, including parts, servicing and technical support.
Screencore director Ciarán Ryan said "The Screencore range fits seamlessly into WBI's existing product lines and allows them to offer a true total solution to their customers."
Aalborg Portland Cement orders Christian Pfeiffer separator for Rørdal cement plant’s grinding line
16 May 2025Denmark: Cementir Holding subsidiary Aalborg Portland Cement has awarded Christian Pfeiffer an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the installation of a QDK-T 250-Z high-efficiency separator for Cement Mills 8 and 9 at its Rørdal plant. The equipment will integrate both mills into a shared separator system, in order to increase their total capacity and facilitate the production of new cements. The upgrade also includes the installation of a single replacement bucket elevator, two air slides with integrated flow impact meters and a bag filter system. Commissioning is scheduled for 2026.
Christian Pfeiffer’s Product Line Manager Cement, Juan Camilo Vanegas Aguirre, said “This was the first EPC offer jointly prepared by our team in Chennai, and reaching this agreement after two years of collaboration is a real achievement.”
US: Heidelberg Materials North America is upgrading its Cementon cement distribution terminal in New York. The producer will build a new packaging line with a 200t/hr Haver & Boecker rotary packing machine and a fully-automated Beumer palletising system. It will also expand its cement storage silos in order to support the growth of its bulk cement sales.
A Royal Honour for John King Chains
14 May 2025UK: John King Chains has been honoured with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade - its first King’s Award, following a Queen’s Award in 2020.
The award was officially announced on Tuesday 6 May 2025, and John King Chains is delighted to be one of just 197 organisations nationally recognised this year for outstanding achievement.
Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire, John King Chains has built a proud legacy of engineering excellence. Now a fifth-generation family-owned manufacturer, the company continues to experience strong international growth, supported by ongoing investment in its people and British manufacturing facilities.
Managing Director William Wadsworth commented:
"Receiving the King’s Award is a truly proud moment for everyone at John King Chains, and we are honoured to receive this prestigious accolade, particularly as the company approaches its 100-year anniversary next year of British manufacturing. It reflects the incredible effort our team puts in every day to deliver world-class products and services to our international customer base."
International markets have been a key driver of growth for John King Chains group, with the company continuing to achieve year-on-year expansion. Today, operations span four continents, enabling the business to better serve customers worldwide.
Continued investment in people, technology and UK manufacturing facilities has been fundamental to John King Chains' international success. As the company prepares to celebrate its centenary, winning the King’s Award marks a powerful milestone that highlights what can be achieved through hard work, innovation and dedication.
Now in its 59th year, the King’s Awards for Enterprise are the United Kingdom’s most prestigious business accolades and a globally recognised mark of excellence, making this achievement a proud moment in John King Chains' history and a testament to the commitment and passion of its entire team.
Vice President Jagdeo warns of sanctions against cement suppliers
28 February 2025Guyana: Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has received complaints about ‘delinquent’ cement suppliers, stating that the government will sanction any errant supplier, reports News Room Guyana.
Contractors engaged in road works along the East Bank of Demerara complained of challenges with cement suppliers. These suppliers were reportedly providing smaller quantities of cement and cement with lower-than-needed compressive strength.
The vice president noted that the Ministry of Public Works has been engaged on the matter and will issue a warning to suppliers soon, stating that, if the claims were true, the suppliers would lose the right to supply cement for government projects.
The situation comes amid the government's major infrastructure plan for the country. The ‘largest ever expansion’ of infrastructure is unfolding in Guyana under the current administration, although there have reportedly been some implementation challenges.
Christian Pfeiffer celebrates women in cement
08 March 2025Germany: Mills supplier Christian Pfeiffer has highlighted the contributions of women working in its operations on International Women’s Day 2025. The company called its woman managers, machine operators and researchers a ‘key pillar’ of its continuing success. Christian Pfeiffer says that it is committed to fostering the personal growth and career development of women. It added these women help to inspire others to join the ‘dynamic, forward-looking’ cement sector.
ABB acquires Födisch Gruppe
29 August 2024Germany: Switzerland-based ABB has acquired analytics equipment supplier Födisch Gruppe. ABB says that the acquisition will enhance its offering of continuous emission monitoring systems and expand its technology and innovation competitiveness.
Stephan Schumann, CEO of Födisch Group’s parent company Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik, said “This acquisition is a testimony of our strong performance in recent years. Leveraging ABB’s global footprint will allow to scale the impact of our offering internationally.”
ABB’s Measurement and Analytics President Jacques Mulbert said “We are very impressed by what the Födisch Gruppe has achieved and are eager to welcome their team to the ABB family. Integrating the Födisch Gruppe into ABB will unlock significant opportunities for new and existing customers.”
Denmark: M&J Recycling has appointed René Normann Christensen as its new CEO, effective immediately. Christensen brings extensive leadership from previous CEO roles at Kohberg Bakery Group, engineering firm Glunz & Jensen and circular food packaging producer Plus Pack. He has a degree in Finance from Syddansk Universitet.
M&J Recycling says that Normann Christensen’s appointment marks a strategic step towards the company's next growth phase. It thanked previous CEO Uffe Hansen for his ‘tremendous job’ in building a new, resilient organisation, ready for future growth.
ChairCarsten Knudsen said “After a successful carve out from Metso in 2021, M&J Recycling has now reached a point on the growth journey where it is necessary to change focus and increase momentum. There is a significant global potential for M&J’s industrial waste shredders, and I am confident that René Normann Christensen will, as the new CEO, strengthen the organisation and take M&J Recycling to the next level.”
Saudi Arabia: Kreisel has delivered three 700 x 700mm high-pressure rotary valves to a China-based engineering firm for its construction of a cement plant in Saudi Arabia. Each valve is equipped with Ultra-Carbide protection and is able to convey 125t/hr of raw meal over a distance of 263m. In addition to the valves, Kreisel will also supply air supply units and other non-critical components.