European cement news
World Cement Association's white paper challenges forecasts on long-term cement and clinker demand
The World Cement Association (WCA) has published a landmark white paper authored by its CEO, Ian Riley, analysing the long-term outlook for global cement and clinker demand.
Bearing Breakthroughs
David Mikalonis, SKF, highlights the transformative potential of hybrid ceramic bearings, illustrating how they could significantly improve the reliability and efficiency of operations in the cement industry.
Holcim completes its share buyback programme
Holcim announces the successful completion of its share buyback programme initiated on 18 March 2024.
Levelling Up Load-out Operations
John Stanton, DCL, explores how cement plants can maximise efficiency and enhance dust control in load-out operations.
Rohrdorfer build new clinker cooler chimney at Gmunden Cement Plant
The chimney will reduce the outlet temperature of the clinker and thus enable more effective cooling, which leads to direct energy savings.
CarbiCrete collaborates with Aecon and Lafarge Canada to construct low carbon building in Ontario
The low carbon building will be used by Aecon as a tool storage facility for trainees working at the facility.
Cutting Conveying Costs
R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, explains how preventing fugitive material around conveyors can improve safety and reduce the costs of operations.
Nuada and Carbfix collaborate to offer complete carbon capture and storage solutions
Partnership combines advanced carbon capture technology with leading underground mineralisation to capture and store industrial CO2 emissions.
Climeon signs order with NovaAlgoma for HeatPower 300 on cement carrier
Climeon has secured an order from NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers for its HeatPower 300 waste heat recovery technology, set to be installed on a pioneering methanol dual-fuel cement carrier.
thyssenkrupp cooperates with Heidelberg Materials for the GeZero carbon capture project
Heidelberg Materials and thyssenkrupp Polysius have signed a front-end engineering design contract for the plant design of the clinker production line of the GeZero CCS project.