Cement news updates

Molins has reported its results for the first quarter of 2026, in a global environment characterised by economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you insights into Heidelberg Materials' push for autonomous equipment, Amrize's revenue growth, Cemex's sustainability strides, and ABB's AI collaboration with alcemy. Discover how these developments shape the future of cement.

The World Cement Association (WCA) convened its Annual Conference from 19 – 22 April 2026 at The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, bringing together global industry leaders.

Heidelberg Materials continues to scale the global deployment of autonomous heavy mobile equipment in North America, Australia, and Europe.

Revenues were 4.7% higher in the quarter which was primarily driven by volume growth of US$79 million and contributions from acquisitions of US$24 million from the Building Materials segment.

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with industrial decarbonisation company alcemy to explore AI solutions determining cement and concrete quality.

RADOM Corporation (Pewaukee, Wisconsin) has successfully completed the engineering and procurement stages in the development of an electrodeless, high efficiency 1 MW thermal plasma torch for use in industrial process applications in cement and mineral processing.

Cemex presented its 2025 Integrated Report outlining progress in operational performance, sustainability, and long-term shareholder value creation.

Mongolia’s cement and construction sectors are entering a pivotal moment as industry leaders prepare to gather for Cement Expo 2026 on May 8, 2026

Findings emphasise the need for more collaborative research on field-based studies of behaviour and performance of PLC concrete, and support for performance-based specifications and guidance.

Cemex announce its results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting strong performance supported by its disciplined execution of its transformation plan.

This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you the latest from the cement world, including the announcement of 'Concrete in Life 2025/26' winners, Heidelberg Materials' new 'Battery Bill' at Whatley quarry, Amrize shareholders' approvals, and Titan America's DOT accolades.

Kravtsov is a recognised leader in the cement and concrete industry with more than two decades of transformational executive experience.

Run by the GCCA, the annual competition received more than 20 000 entries from professional and amateur photographers, as well as smartphone users, spanning every continent.

Heidelberg Materials UK has commissioned a new Class 08e electric shunting locomotive at its Whatley quarry in Frome, Somerset.

Shareholders approved a special, one-time dividend for 2025 of US$0.44 per share to be paid on May 4, 2026 to shareholders.

Titan America SA has become the first materials supplier to secure Department of Transportation (DOT) approvals in Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina for a Type 1T blended cement.

Heidelberg Materials UK has supplied waterproof, coloured concrete to refurbish Boulders Beach Splash Park at Hertfordshire Zoo.

The development demanded a visually united mortar finish and a supply solution capable of meeting the demands of a constrained urban site.

Heidelberg Materials has accepted to acquire the offered 39.72% stake of Sabanci Holding in Akçansa, increasing its shareholding from 39.72% to 79.44%.

A range of Heidelberg Materials UK concretes and cement-bound sand are listed on NBS Source, making it easy to specify the right product for the job.

This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you insights into Commissioner Hoekstra's visit to Ecocem's Dunkirk facility, Amrize's expansion of the 'Made in America' label, and Hoffmann Green's new agreement with Groupe Angevin. Discover the potential of recovered fly ash in paving a low-carbon future.

Explore how cement producers can improve energy visibility, reduce operating costs, and support decarbonisation goals with a more connected approach to energy efficiency, in Yokogawa’s new eBook, ‘Beyond Compliance: Lower Operating Costs Through Energy Efficiency’.

MMD Group Limited has signed an agreement with global mining company Anglo American to transfer the intellectual property rights for TraxIQ to MMD.