World Cement

Global building materials solutions supplier, Cemex, has supplied a high-quality, lower-carbon concrete for the sustainable redevelopment of 65 Crutched Friars – a transformational 20-storey former office building in the City of London, delivered by Consarc Architects and main contractor, McAleer & Rushe Contracts UK Ltd for real estate developer and operator, Dominus.

Published by Abby Butler, Editorial Assistant World Cement, Thursday, 27 August 2026 13:00 The transition to non-fossil fuels is one of the key drivers for decarbonising cement production. The production of cement clinker, the main component of cement, requires temperatures of 1450°C and thus a significant amount of fuel. For many years, Rohrdorfer has relied on alternative fuels in its cement plants to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Industrial operations specialist, Leonard, has unveiled a refreshed corporate identity designed to signal more than a change of name, but a renewed commitment to removing more people from high-risk shutdown environments in the cement, metal, waste-to-energy, and petrochemical industries. The transition from G.

Limak Cement has commenced operations at its Low Carbon Cement (LCC) Mediterranean Terminal in Iskenderun, Türkiye. Developed in line with the company’s sustainability and high-quality vision, the new terminal will strengthen the international dispatch of Limak Cement’s high-performance products. Equipped with environmentally-focused, highly-automated infrastructure, the terminal entered operation on 19 July 2026 with its first shipment of low-carbon bulk cement to Italy. S.

EN 18136 establishes a new framework for qualifying and specifying ground limestone in concrete, mortar, and grout. But what do these new requirements mean for material selection, formulation development and product performance in practice? Ground limestone is widely used in cementitious systems, yet its performance can vary significantly depending on its purity, particle size distribution, mineralogy, morphology and processing route.

Established European provider of sustainable walling and flooring solutions with projected 2026 net sales of around $430 million. Premium brands fermacell® and Aestuver® expanding Holcim’s high-value Building Solutions. Run-rate EBITDA synergies of around $22 million to be realised in year three. A milestone in Holcim's NextGen Growth 2030 strategy shaping the future of sustainable construction. Holcim has entered into an agreement to acquire Fermacell from James Hardie Industries plc.

Brad Pronschinske, Martin Engineering, explains how air cannons can safely clear blockages and improve material flow across bulk handling operations. The signs of a clogged silo, hopper or chute are obvious. Nothing is discharging from the spout. Material is compacted, or there is spillage caused by overflow or conveyor backup. When production stops, workers can get creative, hitting the side of the vessel with tools or strapping on a harness to enter it.

UltraTech Cement has joined the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), strengthening its efforts to support the global shift towards low-carbon cement and concrete. The membership was announced at a reception in New Delhi on 13 August 2026. Through LeadIT, UltraTech will work with governments, companies and other stakeholders to advance industrial decarbonisation through innovation and collaboration.

Saudi Arabia’s Qassim Cement Company has signed a SAR 400 million (US$107 million) financing agreement with the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) to support the construction of a new production line at its cement plant. The financing, completed on 13 August 2026, has a nine-year term, including a two-year grace period followed by seven years of repayments. The fourth production line is planned to have a capacity of 10 000 tpd and will replace certain existing production lines.

Global cement sales totaled 9.9 million tonnes, a 6% increase compared to the second quarter of 2025. Consolidated global net revenue in 2Q26 was R$8.2 billion, up 16%, excluding the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, compared to 2Q25. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA totaled R$1.9 billion, a 17% increase, excluding the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, compared to 2Q25, with an EBITDA margin of 24%.