UK cement news

Lars Jennissen, N+P Group, discusses the complexities of maintaining high-quality alternative fuel processing in the face of varying feedstock quality, emphasising the critical role of advanced data collection and processing technologies in overcoming these obstacles for the cement industry.

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.

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.

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.

John Stanton, DCL, explores how cement plants can maximise efficiency and enhance dust control in load-out operations.

R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, explains how preventing fugitive material around conveyors can improve safety and reduce the costs of operations.

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.

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.

Boral Limited’s (Boral) upgraded carbon-reducing technology at its Berrima Cement Works has officially opened, signifying a significant step in Boral’s move to net zero.

CRH announces that Alan Connolly has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2025.