This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you the opening of Heidelberg Materials' kiln line in France, insights into the US cement industry's economic forecast, CIMPOR's pioneering electric concrete mixer in Portugal, and TITAN Group's acquisition of Keystone Cement.
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.
Traditional Loss on Ignition testing is vital for cement quality, yet split LOI analysis offers superior process insight. By automating mass loss measurements at specific temperature intervals, modern thermogravimetric systems improve laboratory efficiency, throughput, and data consistency, enabling cement producers to optimize production, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive better decisions.
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.
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.
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’.
This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you pressing updates as Breedon Group urges action for fair competition in UK cement, alongside significant investments in clean manufacturing by Carbon Upcycling and Vateris, plus Heidelberg Materials' newest acquisition in North America.
This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you major developments in the cement industry, including Cementos Argos' strategic split, Amrize's sustainability recognition, Holcim's acquisition of Cementos Pacasmayo, and TITAN Group's 2025 Integrated Annual Report. Stay informed with these pivotal updates.
Today’s high-pressure industrial facilities treat operational continuity as a given, not a goal. Cement producers face relentless loads, abrasive conditions, and unforgiving production schedules conditions that expose the weaknesses of any component not built for the job.
This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you Cemex's achievement of the highest MSCI ESG rating, Holcim Mexico's innovative water strategy, TURKCIMENTO's call for EU-aligned MRV data recognition, and TotalEnergies and Holcim's launch of Europe's largest floating solar power plant.
This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you Amrize's launch of the 'Product of Canada' label for Canadian builders, valuable insights from the island of Ireland, and innovative approaches transforming emissions into solutions within the cement industry.
Argos explains how hydrogen can enhance kiln performance while supporting decarbonisation strategies and competitiveness in cement manufacturing.
Valérie Léveillé, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, and Rebecca Eason, Technip Energies, explain how their alliance leverages proven carbon capture technology and integrated project solutions to enable deep decarbonisation.
Paul Monaghan, Mannok, examines how long-term sustainability, local resources, and renewable energy are driving decarbonisation and resilience in Ireland’s construction sector.