UK cement: the importance of policy
World Cement sat down with Martin Casey, Mineral Products Association (MPA), to discuss the challenges facing the UK cement sector and the policies needed to support its future.
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In this latest World Cement Spotlight Interview, Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Erin Steinman and Tom Doughty at Regal Rexnord.
Enhancing bearing reliability in harsh cement plant environments
In cement manufacturing operations, reliability is a never ending concern. Equipment is routinely exposed to abrasive dust, vibrations, heat, and continuous operation – conditions that place significant stress on a variety of components. Bearings in particular play a critical role in maintaining uptime and failures often result in unplanned shutdowns, increased maintenance labour, and lost production.
MPA selects Andy Spencer as independent Chair of UK Concrete
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has engaged Andy Spencer as Independent Chair of UK Concrete, bringing extensive industry, sustainability and public affairs experience to this part time assignment at a significant moment for the sector.
Cement industry veteran Onne van der Weijde named Chair of CarbonCure’s board
The new Chair succeeds longtime CarbonCure Technologies champion Bill Holden who is retiring from the Board after 12 years of service and leadership.
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World Cement Spotlight with Regal Rexnord
In this latest World Cement Spotlight Interview, Senior Editor, David Bizley, is joined by Erin Steinman and Tom Doughty at Regal Rexnord
Coolbrook appoints Veli-Matti Mattila as Chairman to support the next phase of industrial scale-up
Coolbrook, a transformational technology company dedicated to decarbonising heavy industry and industrial processes, has appointed renowned Finnish business leader Veli-Matti Mattila as Chairman of the Board effective immediately.
Cemex announces pricing of US$1.5 billion of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2036
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announce the pricing of US$1.5 billion of its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2036. The Notes will be guaranteed by Cemex’s subsidiary, Cemex Corp.
US cement manufacturers head to Capitol Hill to push for surface transportation reauthorisation
American Cement Association (ACA) members from across the country will flood Capitol Hill June 3 and 4 for the Association’s 2026 Cement Fly-in.
GCCA and the GCCSI announce partnership to advance the use of CCS across the cement and concrete industry
The agreement establishes a framework between the two organisations to advance the development and scale-up of CCS across the global cement and concrete sector, further recognising the importance of CCS in achieving industry and global climate goals.
Gigaton raises $26M to build fully autonomous plants in energy-intensive industries
Gigaton, the AI company replacing control software that runs energy-intensive industries, has raised $26 million in Series A funding led by Plural.