UK: Holcim subsidiary Aggregate Industries has launched an accelerated careers programme for Ukrainian refugees called Jobs for Ukraine. The programme offers a fast and supportive recruitment process with a view to finding Ukrainian refugees suitable employment in the UK. Candidates may access online registration here.
Hazemag opens office in France
France: Hazemag has opened an office at Sarreguemines. Its French team will support a growing customer base in France, francophone parts of Europe and some territories in North Africa. The Germany-based group supplies equipment such as screeners, feeders and crushers for raw material markets.
US lime producers announce price rises
US: Lhoist North America and Mississippi Lime Company have announced price increases for their products subject to existing contractual obligations.
Lhoist North America increased its prices by 10% for lime, limestone and clay products from the start of April 2022. It blamed this on inflation upon the cost of chemical additives, electricity, explosives, diesel, mining equipment, spare parts, inbound transportation, mining services and other inputs.
Mississippi Lime Company has announced that it will increase its prices by 7% from the start of May 2022. It cited a combination of market demand, inflation and supply chain issues.
Sinai Cement increases sales in 2021
Egypt: Sinai Cement’s consolidated sales were US$78.9m in 2021, up by 62% year-on-year from US$48.7m in 2020. The company recorded a loss of US$19.4m, down by 37% year-on-year from US$30.7m in 2020.
