September 2025

The September 2025 issue of World Cement begins with a focus on North America, featuring two regional reports: the Portland Cement Association examines the opportunities and challenges posed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the US, while the Cement Association of Canada takes a deep dive into the current state of the Canadian cement industry. The issue then moves on to cover a range of technical topics, including: Pyroprocessing, Powering Cement Production, Green Cements, Gears & Drives, Dust Control & Filtration, and Health & Safety. This month's front cover is brought to you by thyssenkrupp Polysius.

But there’s more! This issue of World Cement is accompanied by our special Bulk Materials Handling Review (BMHR) supplement, highlighting leading voices from across the materials handling sector. Bulk Materials Handling Review (BMHR) front cover is brought to you by Euromecc.

REGIONAL REPORT: NORTH AMERICA

A Mixed Bag
Mike Ireland, American Cement Association, examines how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is shaping opportunities and challenges for US cement manufacturers.

An Essential Product In Uncertain Times
Derrick Simpson, Cement Association of Canada, explores how the Canadian cement and concrete industry is turning uncertainty into opportunity through innovation, collaboration, and carbon reduction.

PYROPROCESSING

The Co-firing Catalyst
Tahir Abbas, Michalis Akritopoulos, Shan Raza, Cinar, and Syed Suhail Akhtar, Holcim, explain the potential and challenges of co-firing ammonia with hydrogen to decarbonise cement production.

Kiln Burner Basics
Christian Helmreich and Klaus Eichas, ROCKTEQ GmbH, review key kiln burner parameters and offer practical guidelines to optimise energy efficiency and reduce operational costs in cement production.

Cooler Than Ever
Gowrishankar Ramachandran, FLSmidth Cement, outlines how advanced cooler design is supporting record-breaking clinker production and waste heat recovery at Shree Cement’s Nawalgarh plant.

POWERING CEMENT PRODUCTION

Pakistan’s Power Pivot
Ahsan Anis, Power Cement Limited, details a case study from Pakistan involving a multi-pronged strategy to decarbonise cement production through alternative fuels and community-rooted innovation.

World Cement Hydrogen Q&A
World Cement invited experts from the field of hydrogen to share their insights on a variety of crucial topics. Contributions come from: Argos Honduras and Limak Cement.

GREEN CEMENTS

Redefining Sustainable Construction
Thomas Atkinson, Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, explores how low-carbon innovation and vertical manufacturing are reshaping the future of sustainable construction.

GEARS & DRIVES

Bearing The Burden
Hannes Leopoldseder and Jesper Karnerfors, SKF, reveal how to extend bearing service life in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner.

Monitoring Mastery
Kamil Naguszewski, MAAG Gear, explores how predictive maintenance through condition monitoring is revolutionising cement operations.

DUST CONTROL & FILTRATION

Rethinking Dust Control
Giorgio Radaelli, RD42 Engineering Srl, examines how innovation, market forces, and evolving expectations are reshaping dust control strategies in the cement industry.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Safe Systems Save Sites
Mike Estes, Martin Engineering, shares strategies for improving conveyor safety, training, and long-term operational efficiency in bulk handling operations.