POLAND: HeidelbergCement expands cement capacity in Poland

German cement maker HeidelbergCement completed the capacity expansion project at its cement plant in Górazdze, Poland, with the commissioning of a new cement mill. The new mill, which is the largest ball mill in Europe, has a capacity of 1.4 million tonnes per year and ideally complements last year's increased kiln capacity. In 2012, total cement capacity in Poland rises to 5.6 million tonnes.

Górazdze is HeidelbergCement's largest, most modern cement plant in Europe. In 2011, the clinker capacity was expanded from 3.1 to 4.0 million tonnes per year. By using state-of-the-art technology, HeidelbergCement reduced specific energy consumption and CO2 emissions per tonne of cement and increased the use of alternative fuels. With the installation of the new ball mill, the cement grinding capacity is increased in line with the expanded clinker capacity.

In the next three to four years, strong cement consumption is anticipated for Poland. Domestic demand will increase, in particular, as a result of the further development of infrastructure investments and the growing demand in residential construction.