Qassim Cement signs US$298m deal for new line at Buraydah plant
Qassim Cement announce the signing of a contract with Sinoma International Engineering for the project of establishing a fourth production line at its plant site in Buraydah.
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Omran and A³&Co. ink strategic partnership to advance Syria’s cement industry
The General Company for Cement and Building Materials (Omran) and A³&Co. have signed a strategic cooperation agreement that aims to accelerate the transformation of Syria’s cement sector.
Jiangsu JND Environment & Energy Technology joins WCA
The World Cement Association (WCA) have announced that Jiangsu JND Environment & Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (Jinengda Technology) has joined the association as an associate corporate member.
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited launch quicklime business in Western Australia
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited, formerly Mayur Resources Limited, has launched its quicklime business in Western Australia.
Cemex helps shape the skyline of Dubai
Cemex UAE is helping shape Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach (JBR) evolving skyline by supplying Vertua concrete for the construction of SENSORIA at FIVE LUXE Resort.
MUCC launches local carbon recycling model for cement plants with METI support
Mitsubishi UBE Cement Corporation announce that their joint project with the city of Kitakyushu has been selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry's (METI) FY2024 grant programme.
Sika strengthens global presence with strategic investments across all regions
Sika continues to deliver on its Local-for-Local strategy with the launch of three new manufacturing investments in China, Brazil, and Morocco.
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Vortex Global expands partnership with Pneuvay Engineering
Vortex Global has announced a new chapter in its long-standing partnership with Pneuvay Engineering, appointing the company as the exclusive representative for Vortex equipment in New Zealand.
EMSTEEL leads first industrial-scale use of decarbonised cement in the UAE
EMSTEEL have announced a major milestone in its decarbonisation journey by signing a strategic partnership with Finnish company Magsort to produce decarbonised cement.
Mitsubishi UBE Cement prepare for Tokyo stock exchange listing
Mitsubishi Materials Corporation and UBE Corporation announce that Mitsubishi UBE Cement Corporation will begin preparations for the listing of its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Mongolia hosts first-ever Cement Expo
Mongolia hosts first-ever Cement Expo to boost domestic manufacturing amid economic shifts.
The Superior Silo
Wen Peng and Zhu Xiaosheng, Henan SRON Silo Engineering, provide a comparative analysis of concrete silos and welded steel silos.
Optimising Energy Management
Xin Ni, Ansha Jianfu Cement Company, explains how advanced energy management systems can optimise kiln operations, reduce energy consumption, and ultimately support the cement industry's goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutralisation.