European cement news

Mohamed Rezk, MAAG Gear Middle East and Sub-Sahara Africa, highlights a gearbox replacement project in Iraq that increased production and reduced energy consumption.

thyssenkrupp Polysius reveals why prioritising proven equipment and adaptive workflows is key to rapid plant ramp-up and sustained profitability.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for cement and concrete – a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.

The Martin X-Stand is an organisation system that safely keeps air cannons away from super-heated or potentially hazardous areas while offering easy service access.

Cemex Ventures has executed an investment agreement with OPTIMITIVE, a Spanish company that provides high-tech solutions through advanced analytics & artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise efficiency and sustainability in processes within energy-intensive industries.

Katie Grube, a writer for the refractory, cement, packing, and lime industry, explains how a custom-engineered suspended platform revolutionised furnace refractory reinstallation, improving safety and efficiency during a shutdown project.

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies have announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Groupe Morisset, a leading family company in the Vendée region specialising in the construction of large-scale buildings.

Gopala Rao Dhoopadahalli and Sheo Pujan Pandey, UNISOL CHEMTECH LIMITED, examine the role of grinding aids in enhancing the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of cement production.

Heidelberg Materials announced that it has entered into a conditional purchase agreement to acquire the ready-mixed concrete business of Midway Concrete, a family-owned company based in Australia.

Certification enhances product quality recognition and opens doors to new markets in France and Africa for two cement products.