European cement news
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.
Hoffmann Green signs a partnership agreement with Groupe Morisset
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.
Great Gains With Grinding Aids
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 expands footprint in Australia by acquiring Midway Concrete
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.
CIMPOR’s Alhandra plant awarded NF Hydraulic Binder Certification
Certification enhances product quality recognition and opens doors to new markets in France and Africa for two cement products.
Stronger Blends, Greener Ends
Mike Stanzel & Oliver Sohn, Chryso North America, present a multilayered approach to maximising blended cement performance for use in concrete.
Molins strengthens its commitment to the construction industry at REBUILD 2025
Molins will host a programme of talks and presentations by leading professionals from the construction sector.
Holcim publishes agenda for 2025 Annual General Meeting
The Holcim Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 14 May 2025 at 9am CEST at Bossard Arena in Zug, Switzerland.
Successful Silo Solutions
Kearsten Huffman, Mole•Master Services Corporation, highlights the importance of proactive cement silo cleanout and inspection to prevent costly downtime, improve storage capacity, and ensure operational safety.