Ramco Cements, a leading player in India’s cement industry, has announced an expansion of its grinding capacity by approximately one million tonnes per annum (MTPA). This strategic increase is aimed at enhancing the company’s production capabilities to meet growing demand...

As a global leader in weighing and feeding technologies, Qlar (formerly Schenck Process) is committed to driving sustainable practices in the cement industry. With over 140 years of experience and a dedicated global workforce of 1,100 employees, Qlar provides innovative...

Heidelberg Materials’ subsidiary Ciments du Maroc acquires controlling stakes in Asment de Témara, a cement and ready-mixed concrete producer, and Grabemaro, a supplier of aggregates The investment aims to further strengthen the company’s footprint in Morocco creating substantial synergies through...

The Continental Cement Davenport Plant celebrated the completion of its Green America Recycling expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 10th. The $38 million project enhances the plant’s ability to convert landfill waste into energy, marking a significant step...

What will be the Effect of CBAM on the Global Cement Industry? Join us at CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2024 (October 10-11) in Madrid, Spain and learn how your business will be affected. Marta Diez, Environmental Markets Consultant at...

Jaime Hill, Country CEO of Mexico, is appointed Region Head North America effective immediately. He succeeds Toufic Tabbara, who has decided to pursue opportunities outside of Holcim. As Country CEO of Mexico, Jaime Hill has consistently delivered leading profitable growth,...

CO2 emissions in clinker and cement production can be divided into two primary sources: emissions from raw materials decarbonization, and emissions from combustion. Several strategies exist to mitigate both types, which will be discussed in detail. Furthermore, to facilitate comparison,...

Numerous solutions exist to address GHG emissions in the cement industry, with varying degrees of risk, emissions reduction potential, and cost implications. However, there is unlikely to be a silver-bullet solution given the nature of this massive industry which is...

Pivotal moment for the concrete construction market Manufacturers of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (“SCMs”), which can displace a large portion of the Portland cement typically used in concrete while emitting significantly lower carbon emissions have a tremendous market opportunity. While fresh...

Neocrete, a New Zealand-based company, has announced a strategic partnership with several leading cement manufacturers, including Cemex, Heidelberg Materials, CRH, Titan, Cementos Argos, and Ultratech Cement. The collaboration focuses on promoting Neocrete’s innovative Activator product, designed to significantly reduce the...