European cement news
KHD to carry out a FEED study for Heidelberg Materials’ GeZero CCS project at Geseke cement plant
As part of the plant planning, KHD will be carrying out a FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) study for the new oxyfuel kiln at Heidelberg Materials’ Geseke cement plant in Germany.
Combatting Carbon With Activated Clay
Dr. Simon Welzmiller and Dr. Carlotta Giacobbe, Thermo Fisher Scientific, present an x-ray diffraction case study on metakaolin, exploring how activated clays can help decarbonise cement.
RBW Rohrdorfer Betonwerke integrates Concrete Rudolph brand and starts new glass fiber concrete company
Concrete Rudolph GmbH, a company of the Rohrdorfer Group for almost six years, will be fully integrated into RBW Rohrdorfer Betonwerke from January 1, 2025.
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.