WCA President outlines vision for the future of the global cement industry at annual General Assembly
The World Cement Association (WCA) concluded its 9th General Assembly (GA), held virtually on 21 July.
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Nippon Steel plant cuts energy use by 2.2% through ABB advanced process control
Nippon Steel Blast Furnace Slag Cement Company Ltd. has reported that ABB Ability Expert Optimizer, an advanced process control solution, has contributed to lower energy consumption and improved product quality at its Muroran cement plant in Hokkaido, Japan.
Screencore appoints RME Solutions in France
Supplying the entire Screencore range of screens, crushers, mobile conveyors and trommels, RME Solutions will not only provide the equipment, but also provide a complete after-sales service, including parts, service and customer support.
Exploring enterprise AI with alcemy
In order to find out more about alcemy's new AI offerings, World Cement sat down with the Berlin-based AI company's CEO, Leopold Spenner, and General Manager, Oliver Kanders.
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Amrize to acquire Rapid Redi-Mix in Dallas-Fort Worth
Amrize has entered into an agreement to acquire Rapid Redi-Mix LLC, a fast growing concrete producer in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
Coolbrook and ABB partnership advances to industrial delivery phase of RotoDynamic Heater technology to Adani Cement
Coolbrook and ABB have announced the industrial delivery phase of their partnership to deliver a industrial-scale deployment of Coolbrook’s RotoDynamic Heater for Adani Cement’s Boyareddypalli Integrated Cement Plant in Andhra Pradesh, India.
alcemy launches Foundation Partnership and unveils roadmap for autonomous cement and concrete production
The company is moving beyond individual AI applications to help producers build the data infrastructure, organisational capabilities, and AI platform required to unlock the industry's full potential.
EU ETS Review and Electrification Plan set framework for industrial investment
The European Commission published its proposal for the review of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Electrification Action Plan.
Cemex receive €200 million to promote carbon capture capture project in Alcanar
Cemex receives €200 million from the PERTE of Industrial Decarbonisation to promote SOMZERO, its carbon capture project in Alcanar.
UK concrete sector launches first circular economy action plan for a major structural material
MPA UK Concrete has launched its Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), a strategic, sector-wide circular economy approach and the first for a major structural construction material.