First hydrogen combustion test completed at Austrian cement plant
The Rohrdorfer Net Zero Emission team has conducted a large scale hydrogen combustion test on the cement clinker kiln at the Gmunden site in Austria.
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Leonard rebrand marks safety-first growth push for hazardous industrial services
Leonard has unveiled a refreshed corporate identity designed to signal a renewed commitment to removing more people from high-risk shutdown environments.
Limak Cement opens its Low Carbon Cement Mediterranean Terminal
Limak Cement has opened its Low Carbon Cement Mediterranean Terminal in Iskenderun, Türkiye.
Holcim to acquire Fermacell
Holcim has entered into an agreement to acquire Fermacell from James Hardie Industries plc.
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UltraTech Cement joins LeadIT to accelerate low-carbon transition
UltraTech Cement has joined the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), strengthening its efforts to support the global shift towards low-carbon cement and concrete.
Safely clearing silo, hopper, and chute blockages
Brad Pronschinske, Martin Engineering, explains how air cannons can safely clear blockages and improve material flow across bulk handling operations.
Qassim Cement secures US$107 million for new production line
Saudi Arabia’s Qassim Cement Company has signed a SAR 400 million (US$107 million) financing agreement with the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) to support the construction of a new production line at its cement plant.
Votorantim Cimentos deliver second quarter 2026 financial results
Votorantim Cimentos ended the second quarter of 2026 with global net revenue of R$8.2 billion, a 16% increase, excluding the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, compared to the same period of the previous year.
Cemex supplies specialty concrete solutions for M99 Tower in Marseille
Cemex will supply 11 000 cubic metres of concrete over a 20-month period, including white concrete for columns and architectural elements, as well as concrete solutions for walls and floors.
EMSTEEL supplies more than 80 000 t of cement for Etihad Rail Project
EMSTEEL supplied UAE-made rebar and more than 80 000 t of cement for several stations, reinforcing reliance on national industries in strategic projects