Asia & Pacific Rim

Dr S B Hegde provides a comprehensive overview of capture and storage options to reduce cement plants’ carbon footprint. (Part 1 of 2).

Due to good business in all regions, Heidelberg Materials has achieved strong financial figures, increasing its revenue by 6% as well as playing a pioneering role in decarbonisation.

RHI Magnesita, the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions, provides an update on trading for the three months to 30 September 2023.

Digitalisation is a very important step for the future of the cement industry according to a survey carried out by industrial decarbonisation pioneer Carbon Re.

The World Cement Association (WCA) has appointed Wei Rushan to be President of the Association, replacing Founding President, Song Zhiping.

Leilac, a Calix subsidiary, has signed a binding and perpetual global licence agreement for the use of its technology by Heirloom for carbon dioxide removal by DAC.

Q3 net sales of CHF 7.34 billion, +4.3% organic growth.

Global Segment Manager at Malvern Panalytical, Murielle Goubard, discusses how the building materials industry can contribute towards a greener future.

Martin Engineering experts have witnessed where 'guarding by location' has led to a lapse in workplace safety, resulting in injuries and – in some cases – fatalities.

Fernando Gonzalez, CEO of Cemex has been elected as the new President of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), whose members are committed to achieving net zero concrete by 2050.

Republic Cement has partnered with ACS Manufacturing Corporation, a supplier of household and personal care products, to collaborate on the use of plastic waste as fuel.

The World Cement Association (WCA) welcomes the Chinese building materials company, Huaxin Cement Co., Ltd as a Corporate Member.

NHOA Energy’s 107 MWh battery storage is in full operation and, dispatched with 42 MW of waste-heat-recovery systems combined with 8 MWp solar PV of the cement plant, sits at the core of one of the largest industrial microgrids globally.

Holcim and Bloomberg Media launch the second edition of the Circular Cities Barometer showcasing the world’s top cities leading the transition from a linear to a circular economy.

The competition is open to all – professionals, amateurs or anyone with a smart phone, with a top prize of US$10 000 for the overall winning photo.