Insights from the island of Ireland
Paul Monaghan, Mannok, examines how long-term sustainability, local resources, and renewable energy are driving decarbonisation and resilience in Ireland’s construction sector.
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The World Cement Podcast
A podcast series for professionals in the cement industry featuring short, insightful interviews. Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to start listening today.
Germany’s Clinker Cut Revolution
Christoph Müller, VDZ, examines how clinker-efficient cements, updated standards, and new carbon labelling are accelerating the shift towards climate-friendly cement in Germany.
The Weekly Brief: Holcim Expands, Leadership Milestones & More
This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you Holcim's strategic expansion in Colombia, Heidelberg Materials' decision to close the Paderborn plant in Germany, Votorantim Cimentos' achievement in women's leadership, and TITAN Group's acquisition of Traçim Cement.
Klüber Lubrication awarded EcoVadis Gold for the fifth time
Klüber Lubrication has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, a recognition awarded to the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date.
Upcoming cement events
EnviroTech London 2026 - The Gateway To Green Cement
15 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2026
Park Plaza, London Riverbank
18 Albert Embankment,
London ,
SE1 7TJ,
United Kingdom
SOLIDS Dortmund 2026
18 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026
Messe Dortmund
Halls 4, 5, 6 & 7,
Rheinlanddamm 200,
Dortmund,
D-44139 ,
Germany
The UK Concrete Show
25 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026
Hall 17 - The NEC Birmingham
Pendigo Way,
Marston Green,
Birmingham,
B40 1NT,
United Kingdom
ABB's Hyper-Efficiency motors deliver concrete energy savings
Daniel Eberli, Global Business Line Manager, ABB IEC LV Motors, explains how switching up to IE6 Hyper-Efficiency could offer plant operators the potential to cut their annual energy bills by millions of Euros.
Holcim and Canary Wharf Group produce new carbon-storing concrete
Holcim and Canary Wharf Group produce UK-first next generation concrete demonstrating a first-of-its-kind pathway to net zero using biochar with spent coffee grounds.
Holcim expands in Colombia
Holcim has signed an agreement to expand in Latin America by acquiring building materials and solutions operations in Colombia from Cemex that represent projected 2026 net sales of around US$360 million.
Cool Planet Technologies demonstrates carbon capture efficiency with real-time carbon monitoring
Cool Planet Technologies recently organised a live demonstration of its modular carbon capture technology at a pilot plant in Grimsby, UK.
Heidelberg Materials to close Paderborn cement plant in Germany
The background is the significant decline in cement sales, driven by weak construction demand in Germany in the current economic conditions.
Heidelberg Materials opens second evoHub to support sustainability in construction
Heidelberg Materials UK is opening a second evoHub training centre following the success of its flagship venue in Clerkenwell, London.