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𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 (𝐂𝐋𝐓) - 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 📑 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 - https://lnkd.in/d43QhcQd The major drivers for this market are the increase in awareness regarding the importance of #crosslaminatedtimber as well as rising industrialization in the region after the economic slowdown. The European region has the highest number of manufacturers of cross #laminatedtimber and is currently leading in production due to the presence of major manufacturers such as Mayr-Melnhof Holz. Due to the adoption of strategies such as mergers & acquisitions and investments & acquisitions, further advancements in the market are expected. Cross laminated #timber itself has been in use for decades, particularly in this region. Interest in the material is surging along with concern about the #greenhouse-gas emissions associated with #concrete and #steel. The production of #constructionmaterials such as steel, cement, and #glass accounts for 10% of #globalenergy-related CO2 emissions, according to a United Nations report. Cross-laminated timber and other #engineeredwoodproducts, on the other hand, can improve the environment in three ways: trees collect and store #carbon as they develop; long-lived #woodproducts lock in carbon; and these goods may be utilized in many circumstances instead of high-impact materials like concrete. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Major players operating in the cross laminated timber include Mayr-Melnhof Holz (Austria), Stora Enso (Finland), Binderholz GmbH (Austria), Eugen Decker Holzindustrie KG (Germany), Hasslacher Holding GmbH (Austria), Schilliger Holz AG (Switzerland), KLH Massivholz GmbH (Austria), Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation (Canada), XLam NZ Limited (New Zealand), and others. #engineeredwood #wood #energy #woodindustry #construction #constructionindustry #CLTmarket #CLT #adhesivebonded #adhesivebond #fastend #residential

Reducing our carbon footprint with lower carbon solutions like calcined clays is a key part of our decarbonization journey. Great to see these first projects being delivered with learnings to help accelerate implementation & adoption in our operations & industry.

Exciting News! Join the AgriCem Innovations community for the latest updates on sustainable construction solutions. 🏗️ Follow us on social media for innovative insights, eco-friendly tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into our rice husk cement journey. Let's build a greener future together! 🌍 #AgriCemInnovations #SustainableConstruction #FollowUsForUpdates

It's been a major milestone week for Sublime Systems, which has signed not one but two partnerships with the world's biggest cement manufacturers: CRH and our Terawatt partner Holcim! Together, this $75M investment and pre-paid offtake of Sublime Cement from its first commercial plant in Holyoke, MA will accelerate the speed at which Sublime Cement is in our buildings everywhere—with 90% less CO2 emissions than today's cement. "By pairing our expertise in electrochemical technology and innovation with CRH's and Holcim’s well-oiled machines in cement operations and distribution, we have the best possible shot at advancing our breakthrough technology with the scale and urgency both the massive global construction industry and the climate crisis demand." 🏗 These partnerships are a perfect lesson in how climate-focused corporates can leverage their scale and resources to bolster climate solutions while meeting their own decarbonization goals. They're also a gold-star example of how our community of startups collaborates with our corporate partners—since becoming a Greentown partner, Holcim has attended multiple startup pitch events for our #buildingtech members and served on our Industry Leadership Council. 🤝 Learn more about Holcim's investment: https://lnkd.in/es9vKFwn Read more in Bloomberg by Michelle Ma: https://lnkd.in/gQxN48M6

Cocoon's Green Cement Solution Attracts Funding to Transform Steel Industry - Cocoon, a forward-thinking startup committed to addressing the climate crisis, has recently secured £4.2 million in pre-seed funding. The company aims to decarbonize heavy industries by developing low-carbon construction materials, including green cement, which could revolutionize how we build infrastructure in the face of a rapidly growing urban population. A World Economic Forum estimate highlights the need for sustainable solutions: by 2060, the world's floor area is predicted to quadruple, the same as building a metropolis the size of New York every month for the next forty years. The immense population growth requires materials such as steel and concrete, essential for building new homes and infrastructure. However, these materials already account for 14.5% of global CO2 emissions, contributing significantly to climate change. Click the link below to read the full story... https://lnkd.in/d9hPec6r

Ahlstrom has signed an agreement to divest Aspa pulp mill in Sweden to Sweden Timber. Aspa pulp mill, established in 1927, has a market pulp capacity of less than 200,000 tons per year, making it an outlier in Ahlstrom's product portfolio. As Aspa celebrates its 101st anniversary, Arauco’s new mill, Project Sucuriu, will be set to begin production, achieving the same 200,000 tons output in just 20 days. Why has this mill caught Sweden Timber’s attention? As a sawmills operator, they might integrate process leftovers into the pulp mill. Hjortkvarn facility, just 58 km (or 36 miles) from Aspa, could provide a significant cost savings advantage. #pulp #pulpandpaper #pulpandpaperindustry #packaging #packagingindustry #strategy #tissue #m&a #timber #sawmills #wood

"In the context of GREENKEY SOLUTIONS, LOESCHE provides a solution to fully recycle crushed concrete on an industrial scale to make it available for cement production." The S/Crete technology for concrete recycling, demonstrates that full-scale industrial recycling is not only possible but also highly efficient. This patented process, made possible through selective grinding in LOESCHE vertical roller mills, provides a water-free, low-energy solution with a minimal carbon footprint. The versatility of S/Crete allows it to be scaled to various sizes, including mobile plants, and is applicable to all concrete types. The resulting materials have diverse applications, potentially reducing CO₂ emissions beyond their use as aggregates in fresh concrete. Article by Dr. Martin Reformat & André Trümer published in the September 2024 issue of Global Cement Magazine. www.globalcement.com #GlobalCementMagazine #newarticle #concreterecycling #scretetechnology #greenkeysolutions

🏗️ Building the Future with Sustainable Cement! 🌱 Exciting news in the world of sustainable construction! Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies and Trecobat Groupe have forged a dynamic alliance, aligning their strengths for the advancement of eco-friendly building materials. 🌿 This collaboration marks a significant stride towards greener and more sustainable construction practices. Hoffmann Green's innovative cement technologies, combined with Groupe Trecobat's commitment to sustainable construction, promise to reshape the landscape of eco-conscious building. 💪 Together, they are laying the foundation for a construction industry that not only meets current needs but also ensures a sustainable legacy for generations to come. Kudos to these trailblazers for paving the way to a greener and more sustainable future! 🌐🏡 https://lnkd.in/gYH9gZn2 #SustainableConstruction #GreenCement #Innovation #Sustainability #BuildingTheFuture #HoffmannGreen #GroupeTrecobat #GreenTech #EcoFriendlyConstruction

As we all know, decarbonizing the cement industry is no easy task. Startups such as Eco Material Technologies, Carbon Limit and Brimstone are among the startups driving the push for greener concrete forward. 🌱 Eco Material Technologies has recycled 10 million tons of landfill ash. 🌱 Carbon Limit has launched CoolCrete, which helps reduce urban heat. 🌱 Brimstone is producing carbon-negative cement using basalt. These innovations are just a few of the methods paving the way for low-carbon alternatives and synthetic aggregates. I would love to hear your thoughts, which innovations transforming the construction industry right now are you the most excited about? Check out the Forbes article to learn more about these exciting developments! #Sustainability #CementInnovation #LowCarbon #ConstructionTech https://hubs.ly/Q02RSXHq0

Concrete4Change just raised £2.5M to revolutionize the construction industry. If you care about sustainability and innovation, this is big news! Here's why: CO2 in concrete: Construction accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions, and they’re tackling this head-on by permanently trapping CO2 in concrete. Stronger, greener concrete: Their additive not only strengthens concrete by 20% but also transforms it into a carbon sink, reducing emissions. Scaling up: With founders Dr. Sid Pourfalah, Dr. Michael Wise, and Dalraj Nijjar at the helm, and major backing, they’re moving from lab to pilot projects with big names like Goldbeck and Siam Cement Group. If they can help eliminate 8% of the world's CO2 emissions, could this be a billion-dollar solution? How crucial is cutting CO2 in your industry? #Sustainability #GreenTech #Innovation