New CEO named at Holcim UK
Adham is appointed UK CEO following a successful career with Holcim Group which spans 18 years, most recently as CEO of Holcim’s business in Algeria.
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In this latest World Cement Spotlight Interview, Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Jeff Shelton at Dracyon Corp.
Cem’In’Eu and the WCA reaffirm shared ambition to decarbonise cement industry
Cem’In’Eu welcomed Philippe Richart, CEO of the World Cement Association (WCA), to its Portes-lès-Valence site to discuss the challenges of decarbonising the cement industry.
Heidelberg Materials expands capabilities in Leeds with new CD&E waste recycling facility
The facility has the capacity to process around 250 000 tpy.
TCC Group Holdings: global net carbon emissions intensity falls to 608 kg per tonne
While advancing its global operations, TCC deepens its carbon reduction.
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Gebr. Pfeiffer MVR mill running successfully in France.
This mill is designed to produce advanced ultra-fine cement while ensuring high efficiency, operational reliability, and consistent product quality.
Airnord: continuing the FLSmidth Airtech story in emissions control – with an even sharper focus on the cement industry
Airnord, the air pollution control company formerly known as FLSmidth Airtech, continues its legacy of proven emissions-control solutions. From ESP retrofits avoiding costly CapEx to desulfurisation systems achieving 97%+ SO2 reduction, Airnord now also supports carbon capture integration, helping cement plants reach today's compliance demands and tomorrow's decarbonisation goals.
New analysis considers climate potential of clay in the cement industry
New analysis based on data from the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) shows that commercial-scale calcined clay kiln projects have been announced across every continent.
Holcim launches calcined clay line in the Czech Republic to scale its sustainable offering
The facility will enable the supply of 580 000 t of ECOPlanet low-carbon cement to customers every year.
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How planetary gear drives help cement producers reduce operating costs
Explore how Rexnord™ Planetgear inline gear drives help minimise downtime, simplify maintenance, and lower spare parts inventory through intelligent modular engineering. Featuring real-world insights from an operating cement plant, discover how a strategic approach to gear drive selection supports long-term reliability and reduces total cost of ownership.