European cement news
Heidelberg Materials unveils CCS facility in Norway
Festive opening of Brevik CCS in Norway, the world’s first industrial-scale carbon, capture, and storage (CCS) facility in the cement industry.
Sika strengthens global presence with strategic investments across all regions
Sika continues to deliver on its Local-for-Local strategy with the launch of three new manufacturing investments in China, Brazil, and Morocco.
FLSmidth signs agreement to sell its corporate headquarters
FLSmidth has entered into a share purchase agreement with Nrep and AG Gruppen to dispose all shares in FLSmidth’s subsidiary ‘Matr. No 2055 A/S’ owning land and buildings located in Denmark.
Cemex increases focuses on renewable energy sources
Cemex in Central Europe Materials is developing its focus on renewable energy, providing both environmental and financial benefits.
Belt Drying Breakthrough
Yves-Marc Schade, stela Laxhuber GmbH, discusses how tailored belt drying solutions are transforming waste heat into a strategic asset for sustainable cement production.
ABB motor sets new world record by achieving 99.13% energy efficiency
A large synchronous electric motor created for a steel plant in India is the most efficient ever made, thanks to Top Industrial Efficiency design.
Betolar develops high-performance green cement
Betolar's advanced metal separation technology enables the purification of industrial slag.
CEMBUREAU elects new President and Vice-President
Jon Morrish, Area Board Member for the Region Europe, Heidelberg Materials, is elected President, and José Antonio Cabrera, President of CEMEX, Europe, Middle East and Africa, as Vice-President.
Surging Substitution Rates
Lars Jennissen, N+P Group, outlines how evolving alternative fuel technologies and milled pellet innovation are driving higher thermal substitution rates in cement production.
Shaping The Future Through Shredding
Gary Moore, UNTHA Shredding Technology GmbH, highlights the global momentum behind alternative fuels and the role of advanced shredding in shaping cement’s low-carbon future.