Predictive Power Pays
Danielle Tocco, Fluorsid, explains how model predictive control is helping to reduce raw material use while improving process stability and overall sustainability in fluorine production.
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Building At Scale
Nana Yaw Ayensu, CBI Ghana Ltd., tells the story of how West Africa's most ambitious green cement investment moved from commitment to full-scale production and offers lessons for an entire region.
Crushing it: How Komatsu is revolutionising cement and aggregate processing
What if your crushing circuit could deliver higher throughput, fewer fines, and lower operating costs all while reducing infrastructure demands? In this article, we explore how Komatsu is helping cement and aggregate producers rethink material processing with integrated surface feeder breakers, sizers, and reclaim feeders built for performance, flexibility, and sustainability.
Gigaton, alcemy, and CemAI publish white paper on AI's role across the cement production chain
Gigaton, alcemy, and CemAI – Cement Intelligence, in partnership with World Cement, have released a new white paper titled "From quarry to lorry: how AI is solving cement's biggest production challenges."
UK cement: the importance of policy
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.
Enhancing bearing reliability in harsh cement plant environments
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 Weekly Brief: Heidelberg's New Kiln Line & Cement Industry Trends
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.
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Improving Cement Quality Control with Automated Split Loss on Ignition Analysis
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.
The Weekly Brief: Autonomy, Growth & Sustainability in Cement
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 Weekly Brief: Discover This Week's Top Cement Industry Stories
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.
The Weekly Brief: Decarbonisation, Expansion & Innovation in Cement
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.
Why cement producers are reframing energy efficiency as an operational strategy
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’.
The Weekly Brief: Breedon Group's Call & Key Investments in Cement
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.
The Weekly Brief: Cement Industry Evolutions: New Transformations & Reports
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.
Transform Your Cement Operation with Regal Rexnord’s Complete Power Transmission Solutions
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.