European cement news
Safe solutions to sticky situations
Manually clearing buildup in preheater systems exposes workers to multiple risks. So, why are people asked to do it when there are safer, more efficient and more cost-effective solutions that support the flow process? Brad Pronschinske, Martin Engineering, investigates.
Construction startup competition 2024 names the eight startup winners revolutionising the construction industry
The eight startup winners will compete for the gold, silver and bronze medals at Pitch Day, taking place at Trimble Dimensions User Conference in Las Vegas on November 12, 2024.
Heidelberg Materials expands footprint in core market Australia by acquiring Elvin Group’s business
Heidelberg Materials’ subsidiary Hanson Australia has agreed to acquire the concrete business of the Elvin Group, the largest concrete producer in the Australian Capital Territory.
Heidelberg Materials’ first industrial concrete recycling facility in Poland uses award-winning FCB Rhodax technology
Heidelberg Materials has launched Poland's first industrial concrete recycling plant, utilising Fives' cutting-edge FCB Rhodax® technology to achieve 100% recycling of demolition concrete.
Sustainability consortium invites cement manufacturing industry leaders to join
The Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium (FISC), part funded by Innovate UK, has invited industrial leaders from the cement industry to join its Industrial Advisory Board.
Smooth operations
Preston Rubottom, Lubrication Engineers, details how to increase a kiln’s efficiency through effective lubrication.
CIMPOR implements 5G Private Mobile Network at Alhandra Production Centre
CIMPOR has implemented the 5G Standalone Private Mobile Network (MPN 5G SA) at the Alhandra Production Centre.
Starlinger wins legal battle against patent infringement in China
Starlinger & Co, a Vienna-based machine manufacturer, has settled legal action against Chinese manufacturers and their customers for patent violations, enforcing strict obligations to protect its innovative technologies.
Christian Pfeiffer collaborates with Heidelberg Materials on the #Carbon4Minerals project to pioneer sustainable cement production
Christian Pfeiffer Maschinenfabrik GmbH has announced its collaboration with HeidelbergMaterials on the #Carbon4Minerals project, aimed at converting CO2 into value-added building products.
AVIC International Beijing and Humboldt Wedag GmbH awarded order for clay calcination plant from Ciments de l'Afrique
AVIC International Beijing, in collaboration with Humboldt Wedag GmbH (KHD), has been awarded an order from Ciments de l'Afrique (CIMAF) to build a state-of-the-art 900 tpd clay calcination plant in Burkina Faso.