THE INDUSTRY, UP TO DATE
Ciment Català offers the news of this important sector for the society, the economy and the environment
The paralysis in the public works provokes a new decrease in cement demand in September
The activity of the cement industry has continued to decrease during the month of September, according to the estimates of the Cement Barometer of Oficemen. The situation of paralysis experienced by the execution of public works in Catalonia has once again generated negative rates in all magnitudes. In fact, during the first 3 quarters of [...]
CEMA Foundation presents good practices for the safe handling of alternative fuels in cement factories
In view of the growing use of waste-derived fuels in cement factories, the Cement and Environment Labor Foundation (Fundación CEMA) has designed an information and training campaign aimed at minimizing the occupational risks associated with the storage and handling of these fuels. The central element of the campaign has been the edition of the Guide [...]
The cement industry participates in the Circular Economy Hotspot in Scotland
Representatives of the Catalan cement industry were integrated into the Catalan delegation that participated in the Congress on Circular Economy held in Glasgow (Scotland) from October 30 to November 1. The Catalan mission, made up of 25 people from the Public Administration and economic sectors, achieved a special success at this summit, as it obtained [...]
Cement consumption remains far from 2 million tons per year
The minimum stagnation of the cement market in Catalonia is maintained to August 2018, the last month with data estimated by the Oficemen Cement Barometer. The lack of infrastructure projects and the limited activity of residential construction have set the forecast at 155 thousand tons, which puts the consumption of the last 12 months at [...]
Generalitat plans to increase investment in infrastructure and actions in favor of the Circular Economy
The working session between the new Government of the Generalitat and the representatives of the Catalan cement industry, held on October 10, has highlighted the coincidence of approaches in strategic areas for the sector such as the promotion of public works and the impulse to the Circular Economy strategies. At the meeting with the Secretary [...]
Low execution of public investment in Catalonia reduces the growth of cement consumption to a modest 1.5%
The lack of investment in public works by all administrations slows the growth of cement sales in Catalonia. According to the data from the Barometer managed by Oficemen for July 2018, demand in Catalonia has increased by 1.5% in the last 12 months, estimated at almost 1.8 million tons. Although in July the growth was [...]