Ukraine: The Kovalska Group has completed its construction of the first phase of an upcoming autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks, slabs and reinforced elements plant in Rozvadiv, Lviv Oblast. This phase of the plant will have 600,000m²/yr of total capacity. Open4Business News has reported that preparations for commissioning are now underway.
A second phase will subsequently double this to 1.2Mm²/yr. The 140ha site lies 40km from the city of Lviv and is well-connected to the EU border in Poland. Along with an upcoming Siltek dry mixes plant and existing limestone and sandstone quarries, the plant is set to comprise part of a new Western Industrial Hub in the oblast.

CEO Sergiy Pylypenko said “The investment for both phases amounts to over €100m. This is the largest project in the history of the company. We are building the plant to European standards, with increased requirements for quality, environmental performance and efficiency. The products will be sold both in Ukraine and abroad.”

US: Texoma Ready Mix has opened a new ready-mix concrete plant in Ardmore, Oklahoma. KXII News has reported that the company will employ 15 people, and currently needs to hire more concrete mixer truck drivers.

Regarding the on-going hiring process, CEO Derek Proctor said “We’re almost set here, but need a few more, and hopefully grow to need more than that.”

Ireland/Germany: Ireland-based Combilift has launched COMBi-SPI, a pivoting dual-wheel configured self-propelled inloader for lifting and transporting precast concrete elements of up to 30t. The launch took place at the Bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich, Germany. The COMBi-SPI features inloader pallets lifted on twin rails along a split chassis, with a side-facing cab for optimal operator visibility.

Costa Rica: Holcim Costa Rica has formally requested approval from the Competition Commission to acquire a ready-mix concrete plant and an aggregates site from América Construcciones, Noticias Financieras News has reported. Holcim Costa Rica’s existing assets include a cement plant and alternative fuels (AF) processing unit, along with quarries and retail outlets belonging to its Disense chain.

The acquisition will advance Holcim’s regional expansion strategy, which also included the acquisition of Cemex’s Guatemalan business in September 2024.