Special reports

Berthold Bussieweke, Thorwesten Vent, walks through constructional explosion protection in grinding and storage plants processing coal, alternative fuels, and other explosive media.

Katie Wills, Cemfree, explores the changes that need to be made to construction industry standards to support the widespread use of AACMs.

L. Lopes and Dr. O. Mielenz, HEKO, highlight the technical knowledge and manufacturing expertise required to provide customised chains and components for tailor-made conveyor systems.

Max Tschurtschenthaler, ABB, and Joonas Rauramo, Coolbrook, discuss how a pioneering project aimed at replacing fossil fuels with renewable electricity has the potential to slash carbon emissions from cement production and help meet customer demand for CO2-free products.

Start-ups from around the world can play a leading role in helping an essential global industry in its efforts to cut CO2 emissions and help solve the climate challenge.

The GCCA, whose member companies operate across the world, is running a campaign to help encourage more women to join the industry in 2023.

Dr. S. B. Hegde, explores the growing role of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in meeting sustainability goals both in India and elsewhere.

Chris Every, Coomtech Limited, discusses the potential for the cement industry to further reduce its emissions through advancing their additive processing capabilities and practices.

Gebr. Pfeiffer joined World Cement to answer a range of questions on the latest developments in grinding and milling technology.

Hans Georg Conrads, Promecon, discusses the difficulties that cement plants face when monitoring the gas flow from the preheater to the downcomer, and shows how advanced measuring systems can make this task easier.

Sabine Groh, TLT-Turbo, considers the core variables that cause wear in industrial fans, and explains how to best protect machinery against material loss.

Elena Soffiato, Mondi, explains how advances in bag testing and design, along with collaboration between partners, will result in a greener construction industry.

Anant Pokharna, UNISOL INC, and Dr. S P Pandey, UNISOL-STAREX India Research Centre, explain the role that bespoke grinding aids and chemical additives can play in decarbonising cement production.

Zeki Özek, Özek Makina, offers insight into the processes involved in the inspection and maintenance of rotary kilns.

How can the cement and concrete industry reach net-zero emissions by 2050? McKinsey hosted panelists at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos to offer their insights.