Heidelberg Materials has decided to close its cement plant in Paderborn in Germany. The main reason for closing Paderborn has been given with the significant decline in cement sales, driven by weak construction demand in Germany. The closure applies exclusively to the cement plant. The activities of Heidelberg Materials’ subsidiary Mineralik in the Paderborn quarry, as well as the local ready-mixed concrete plant will remain unchanged. Since 2022 the small 0.4 Mta cement kiln in Paderborn had been exclusively used for the trail production of the company’s innovative cement Ternocem®, which will now be produced at another site.
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Spain’s cement consumption down -2.2% in 1M 2026
In the first month in 2026, Spain’s cement consumption decreased by -2.2% to 1.099 Mt, after 1.123 Mt in the same period last year and 1.056 Mt in the year before.
Morocco’s cement dispatch down -15.8% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Morocco’s cement dispatch decreased by -15.8% to 2.093 Mt, after 2.485 Mt in the same period last year and 2.206 Mt in the year before.
TITAN Group completes strategic investment in Türkiye
Via Titan SA, the TITAN Group has completed the acquisition of 100% of Traçim Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (Traçim) in one of the most attractive markets in Türkiye. The acquisition comprises a modern integrated cement plant (photo) with an annual production capacity of approximately 2.5 Mta cement in the Vize district of Kırklareli province in the greater Istanbul market. Traçim has the rights to a permit for a second 2.5 Mta integrated production line. Accordingly, this acquisition supports TITAN Group’s Forward 2029 strategy.
Pakistan’s local cement dispatch up +8.5% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Pakistan’s local cement dispatch (consumption) increased by +8.5% to 7.068 Mt, after 6.515 Mt in the same period last year and 5.836 Mt in the year before.
Pakistan’s cement exports up +49.8% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Pakistan’s cement exports increased by +49.8.0% to 1.669 Mt, after 1.114 Mt in the same period last year and 0.794 Mt in the year before.
Cementos Cibao’s new 3500 kiln line in Dom. Rep.
Last month, the new 3500 tpd clinker production line of Cimentos Cibao in the Dom. Rep., supplied by Sinoma TCDRI, received the Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC). The new kiln line replaces two older, smaller kilns to boost efficiency and modernize the cement plant. The project integrated several advanced technologies and new equipment. Commissioning of the new kiln line has been in November last year.
Heidelberg Materials closes Paderborn works in Germany
Heidelberg Materials has decided to close its cement plant in Paderborn in Germany. The main reason for closing Paderborn has been given with the significant decline in cement sales, driven by weak construction demand in Germany. The closure applies exclusively to the cement plant. The activities of Heidelberg Materials’ subsidiary Mineralik in the Paderborn quarry, as well as the local ready-mixed concrete plant will remain unchanged. Since 2022 the small 0.4 Mta cement kiln in Paderborn had been exclusively used for the trail production of the company’s innovative cement Ternocem®, which will now be produced at another site.
Spain’s cement consumption down -2.2% in 1M 2026
In the first month in 2026, Spain’s cement consumption decreased by -2.2% to 1.099 Mt, after 1.123 Mt in the same period last year and 1.056 Mt in the year before.
Morocco’s cement dispatch down -15.8% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Morocco’s cement dispatch decreased by -15.8% to 2.093 Mt, after 2.485 Mt in the same period last year and 2.206 Mt in the year before.
TITAN Group completes strategic investment in Türkiye
Via Titan SA, the TITAN Group has completed the acquisition of 100% of Traçim Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (Traçim) in one of the most attractive markets in Türkiye. The acquisition comprises a modern integrated cement plant (photo) with an annual production capacity of approximately 2.5 Mta cement in the Vize district of Kırklareli province in the greater Istanbul market. Traçim has the rights to a permit for a second 2.5 Mta integrated production line. Accordingly, this acquisition supports TITAN Group’s Forward 2029 strategy.
Pakistan’s local cement dispatch up +8.5% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Pakistan’s local cement dispatch (consumption) increased by +8.5% to 7.068 Mt, after 6.515 Mt in the same period last year and 5.836 Mt in the year before.
Pakistan’s cement exports up +49.8% in 02M 2026
In the first 2 months in 2026, Pakistan’s cement exports increased by +49.8.0% to 1.669 Mt, after 1.114 Mt in the same period last year and 0.794 Mt in the year before.
Cementos Cibao’s new 3500 kiln line in Dom. Rep.
Last month, the new 3500 tpd clinker production line of Cimentos Cibao in the Dom. Rep., supplied by Sinoma TCDRI, received the Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC). The new kiln line replaces two older, smaller kilns to boost efficiency and modernize the cement plant. The project integrated several advanced technologies and new equipment. Commissioning of the new kiln line has been in November last year.
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