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.
