Cement news updates

ACCSION, one of Europe’s first and largest onshore carbon capture projects, represents a key milestone in Cementir’s transition to Net Zero.

World Cement sat down with Martin Casey, Mineral Products Association (MPA), to discuss the challenges facing the UK cement sector and the policies needed to support its future.

In cement manufacturing operations, reliability is a never ending concern. Equipment is routinely exposed to abrasive dust, vibrations, heat, and continuous operation – conditions that place significant stress on a variety of components. Bearings in particular play a critical role in maintaining uptime and failures often result in unplanned shutdowns, increased maintenance labour, and lost production.

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has engaged Andy Spencer as Independent Chair of UK Concrete, bringing extensive industry, sustainability and public affairs experience to this part time assignment at a significant moment for the sector.

The new Chair succeeds longtime CarbonCure Technologies champion Bill Holden who is retiring from the Board after 12 years of service and leadership.

In this latest World Cement Spotlight Interview, Senior Editor, David Bizley, is joined by Erin Steinman and Tom Doughty at Regal Rexnord

Coolbrook, a transformational technology company dedicated to decarbonising heavy industry and industrial processes, has appointed renowned Finnish business leader Veli-Matti Mattila as Chairman of the Board effective immediately.

Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announce the pricing of US$1.5 billion of its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2036. The Notes will be guaranteed by Cemex’s subsidiary, Cemex Corp.

American Cement Association (ACA) members from across the country will flood Capitol Hill June 3 and 4 for the Association’s 2026 Cement Fly-in.

The agreement establishes a framework between the two organisations to advance the development and scale-up of CCS across the global cement and concrete sector, further recognising the importance of CCS in achieving industry and global climate goals.

Gigaton, the AI company replacing control software that runs energy-intensive industries, has raised $26 million in Series A funding led by Plural.

Heidelberg Materials Trading, a subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials,, announces that Francesco Brambilla has been named as the company’s CEO effective 1 June 2026.

Construction Startup Competition 2026 is now open to the world’s most promising startups ready to transform the industry through more sustainable, efficient, resilient, and disruptive solutions.

GCCA annual conference kicks off in Madrid with CEOs, industry leaders, and leading organisations including the UN, OECD, EBRD, and the global insurance industry trade body, the Geneva Association.

Holcim UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry – Europe's largest hard rock quarry – has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation.

Cemex announce it has been awarded Water Stewardship Programme of the Year at the 2026 Global Water Awards, recognising its initiative to reduce freshwater use in concrete production in Mexico.

The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Diane Tomb will assume the role of ACA’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.

Cemvision joins forces with Linotol in a new multi-year partnership to bring a jointly developed, near-zero-carbon industrial flooring product to market.

SESCO Cement announce the appointment of Jihad Chahine as Terminal Manager for its Port Redwing facility at Port Tampa Bay.

To help meet rising construction demand across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Amrize is investing in its Midlothian Cement Plant to expand production capacity, modernise logistics, and improve operational efficiency for customers.

Molins has successfully placed its inaugural bond through its subsidiary Molins Finance, S.A.U. The issuance amounts to €500 million of senior unsecured notes due 2033 (7NC3), with a fixed coupon of 5.50% per year.

The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Sean O’Neill issued the following statement regarding today’s committee vote on the BUILD America 250 Act.

New data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows carbon capture could cut cement emissions by 75% by 2035.

Cemex supplied concrete for the construction of what is now the largest Costco store in Mexico, located in the Monterrey metropolitan area.