https://www.worldcement.com A unique industry insight via a combination of news, reviews, comments, analysis, regional reports, case studies, technical articles and more within the cement sector. en-GB Copyright Palladian Publications Ltd cement editor@worldcement.com (Editor) webdev@worldcement.com (Web developer) https://d23p67eaj7q4a1.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.worldcement.com Material Evolution (Mevo) has appointed Phil Litchfield to its Commercial Team as Technical Sales Manager, strengthening the company's push to bring ultra-low carbon cement to market at scale. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/14072026/material-evolution-appoints-phil-litchfield-to-its-commercial-team-to-accelerate-rollout-of-its-ultra-low-cement-solutions/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/14072026/material-evolution-appoints-phil-litchfield-to-its-commercial-team-to-accelerate-rollout-of-its-ultra-low-cement-solutions/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:43:00 GMT Argo Graphene Solutions Corp. announce encouraging initial performance results from its graphene oxide cement additive programme utilising graphene produced through the proprietary STREAM graphene production platform. https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/13072026/argo-graphene-reports-initial-graphene-enhanced-cement-strength-test-results-and-joins-advanced-carbons-council/ https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/13072026/argo-graphene-reports-initial-graphene-enhanced-cement-strength-test-results-and-joins-advanced-carbons-council/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:45:00 GMT The CI4C (Cement Innovation for Climate) Pure Oxyfuelplant in Mergelstetten (state of Baden-Wurttemberg) has been officially inaugurated, marking a major milestone in the decarbonisation of cement production. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09072026/catch4climate-pure-oxyfuel-plant-officially-inaugurated/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09072026/catch4climate-pure-oxyfuel-plant-officially-inaugurated/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:39:00 GMT Bouygues Construction, CB Green, Ecocem France, and POINT.P launch the Action Béton & Ciment Durables (ABCD*) Alliance to accelerate concrete and cement decarbonisation. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09072026/construction-value-chain-leaders-launch-new-alliance-to-accelerate-low-carbon-cement-and-concrete-adoption-in-france/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09072026/construction-value-chain-leaders-launch-new-alliance-to-accelerate-low-carbon-cement-and-concrete-adoption-in-france/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:59:00 GMT Heidelberg Materials is reportedly planning a US$200 million expansion of a cement plant near St Petersburg. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/08072026/heidelberg-materials-plan-200m-russia-cement-plant-expansion/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/08072026/heidelberg-materials-plan-200m-russia-cement-plant-expansion/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:24:00 GMT In this latest World Cement Spotlight Interview, Senior Editor, David Bizley, is joined by Jeff Shelton, President at Dracyon Corp. https://www.worldcement.com/spotlight-interviews/07072026/world-cement-spotlight-interview-with-dracyon-corp/ https://www.worldcement.com/spotlight-interviews/07072026/world-cement-spotlight-interview-with-dracyon-corp/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:45:00 GMT Construction Startup Competition has officially closed applications for its landmark 10th edition, reaching an unprecedented milestone with 798 startup applications from around the world, the highest number received since the competition was established in 2017. https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/07072026/construction-startup-competition-celebrates-record-breaking-10th-edition-with-798-startup-applications/ https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/07072026/construction-startup-competition-celebrates-record-breaking-10th-edition-with-798-startup-applications/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:46:00 GMT In the first half of 2026, Hoffmann Green sold and delivered nearly 40 000 metric tons of cement, representing a 104% increase compared to the first half of 2025 and nearly five times the volume recorded in the first half of 2024. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/06072026/hoffmann-green-reports-record-business-volume-in-the-first-half-of-2026-and-provides-an-update-on-its-business/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/06072026/hoffmann-green-reports-record-business-volume-in-the-first-half-of-2026-and-provides-an-update-on-its-business/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:01:00 GMT Asia Cement Corporation (ACC) has been honoured with the 2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) in the Social Empowerment category for its long-term commitment to fostering resilient communities through collaborative engagement with Indigenous tribes and residents in its operating regions. https://www.worldcement.com/asia-pacific-rim/03072026/asia-cement-wins-2026-area-social-empowerment-award-and-silver-emblem-of-sustainability/ https://www.worldcement.com/asia-pacific-rim/03072026/asia-cement-wins-2026-area-social-empowerment-award-and-silver-emblem-of-sustainability/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:12:00 GMT Cemex has supported the development of core road infrastructure across Central Europe through the supply of its concrete, aggregates, and cement solutions. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/cemex-contributes-to-strategic-highway-projects-across-central-europe/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/cemex-contributes-to-strategic-highway-projects-across-central-europe/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:57:00 GMT Cementir Holding N.V. announces that its Danish subsidiary Aalborg Portland Holding A/S has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Nymølle Stenindustrier A/S, the leading Danish aggregates player in terms of capacity. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/cementir-holding-through-its-subsidiary-aalborg-portland-holding-completes-the-acquisition-of-nymlle-stenindustrier-as-in-denmark/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/cementir-holding-through-its-subsidiary-aalborg-portland-holding-completes-the-acquisition-of-nymlle-stenindustrier-as-in-denmark/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:48:00 GMT The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on government to favour British-made materials on major public construction projects at a parliamentary reception on 30 June. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/mpa-urges-government-to-back-british-cement-to-drive-growth/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/02072026/mpa-urges-government-to-back-british-cement-to-drive-growth/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:44:00 GMT Carinthian family-owned company keeps sales base almost stable despite a volatile market environment, high competitive pressure and trade policy uncertainties. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/01072026/wietersdorfer-group-holds-its-own-in-a-difficult-environment-in-2025/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/01072026/wietersdorfer-group-holds-its-own-in-a-difficult-environment-in-2025/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:21:00 GMT Heysham Port is owned and operated by Peel Ports Group, and provides critical freight and passenger links between mainland UK, the Isle of Man, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/01072026/holcim-uk-supports-10-million-heysham-port-expansion/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/01072026/holcim-uk-supports-10-million-heysham-port-expansion/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:01:00 GMT At more than 200 m high and 64 floors, TM Tower will include 260 residences, common areas, and wellness spaces. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/26062026/cemex-supplies-lower-carbon-cement-for-one-of-europes-tallest-residential-buildings/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/26062026/cemex-supplies-lower-carbon-cement-for-one-of-europes-tallest-residential-buildings/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:26:00 GMT Through this agreement, both entities will implement a comprehensive collection and co-processing system to reach 2600 tons of empty containers per year. https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/24062026/geocyle-amocali-sign-alliance-to-double-recovery-of-agrochemical-packaging/ https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/24062026/geocyle-amocali-sign-alliance-to-double-recovery-of-agrochemical-packaging/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:54:00 GMT The first deep-sea vessel has discharged material into the site, heralding the transition from construction through to active operations. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23062026/holcims-tilbury-cement-works-commences-import-and-distribution-operations/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23062026/holcims-tilbury-cement-works-commences-import-and-distribution-operations/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:05:00 GMT Having previously led the sector with 50% recycled content packaging, Tarmac is once again setting the benchmark by increasing recycled content to 80%. https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23062026/tarmac-achieves-80-recycled-plastic-packaging/ https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23062026/tarmac-achieves-80-recycled-plastic-packaging/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:51:00 GMT The programme highlights excellence in construction projects that used lower-carbon cement. https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/23062026/aca-launches-first-ever-blended-cement-awards/ https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/23062026/aca-launches-first-ever-blended-cement-awards/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:21:00 GMT This partnership marks an important step in Ambuja Cements’ broader decarbonisation strategy and supports its SBTi-validated net zero target for 2050. https://www.worldcement.com/indian-subcontinent/23062026/ambuja-cements-and-leilac-partner-to-develop-commercial-scale-low-carbon-cement/ https://www.worldcement.com/indian-subcontinent/23062026/ambuja-cements-and-leilac-partner-to-develop-commercial-scale-low-carbon-cement/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:51:00 GMT