European cement news
First large-scale CCU plant built for the German cement industry
Mammoet is helping the industry to decarbonise by providing safe and efficient solutions for moving and installing heavy objects.
CRH appoints Nancy Buese as Chief Financial Officer
CRH, the leading provider of building materials solutions, announced the appointment of Nancy Buese as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 12, 2025.
Betolar achieves breakthrough in green cement and metal recovery
Betolar's new innovative method for metallurgical processing of slags for metal extraction and green cement production has been tested at pilot scale with excellent results in collaboration with a Nordic partner.
Cemex reports record first quarter net income
Cemex reported its first-quarter results today as new CEO Jaime Muguiro outlined his vision for the company to the financial community for the first time.
Gear Up For Success
Mohamed Rezk, MAAG Gear Middle East and Sub-Sahara Africa, highlights a gearbox replacement project in Iraq that increased production and reduced energy consumption.
Tailored Foundations
thyssenkrupp Polysius reveals why prioritising proven equipment and adaptive workflows is key to rapid plant ramp-up and sustained profitability.
GCCA announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for cement and concrete
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.
Martin X-Stand improves air cannon efficiency and safety
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 invests in AI startup
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.
A Once In A Decade Chance
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.