Special reports

Grant Quasha, Eco Materials Technologies, reveals how the innovative use of coal ash and other supplementary cementitious materials is helping the concrete industry reduce its carbon footprint and improve performance.

Mylène Krebs, Jean-Michel Charmet, and Damien Chudeau, Fives FCB, discuss the key factors influencing the calcination process and present insights from a calcination test centre in Northern France.

David Hughes, Material Evolution, explores the benefits of ultra-low carbon cement in transforming the built environment.

Olivier Guise, Ecocem, discusses how collaboration and scalable low-carbon solutions can accelerate the cement industry's path to net zero.

Bodil Recke, ABB Process Industries, discusses the strategies driving the cement industry's transition to sustainability.

Rob Cumming, Lafarge Canada (East), explores how a 'silver buckshot' approach can achieve net-zero concrete without the high costs of CCS or e-fuels.

Eduardo Gomez, CRH Ventures, explains why partnering with startups is key to the decarbonisation revolution.

Elliot Mari, Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA), outlines some affordable policies for decarbonising the cement industry.

Pascal Gaillot, Yokogawa Europe, explains how the integration of digital technologies and decarbonisation strategies is preparing the cement industry for the future.

Sander Rotmensen, Siemens, explains how integrating advanced cybersecurity solutions can protect cement plants from evolving digital threats while ensuring uninterrupted operations.

Ana Esther Gonçalves, Christian Pfeiffer, explains how replacing intermediate diaphragms in ball mills enhances cement grinding efficiency.

David Jansen, IKN, explores how the transition from outdated satellite coolers to new, innovative designs is helping the cement industry meet demands for energy efficiency and reduced emissions.

Conveyor belt specialist, Leslie David, explains why investing in high-quality heat resistant conveyor belts ultimately reduces long-term operational costs and improves performance.

Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, delves into how passive dust control measures using curtains and skirting are transforming conveyor transfer point efficiency, enhancing workplace safety, and reducing operational costs.

Dr. O Mielenz, B. Bergmoser, Dr. S. Benito and Prof. Dr. W. Theisen, HEKO, highlight a new development in round steel chain technology that enhances wear resistance and extends service life under challenging operating conditions.