Cement News tagged under: WCA
American Society of Concrete Contractors joins WCA16 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association (WCA) has welcomed the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) as affiliate member. ASCC, a non-profit association, includes approximately 720 companies and serves as the only US-wide concrete contractors’ trade association. ASCC strives to provide its members with unparalleled resources, knowledge, and advocacy, fostering excellence, innovation, and professionalism within the concrete construction sector. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy ... |
Refratechnik Asia joins WCA11 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsRefratechnik Asia has become an associate corporate member of the World Cement Association (WCA). Refratechnik Asia supplies high-quality refractory materials to the cement and lime industries in China, southeast Asia and Oceania. Operating across five sites and plants in China and Hong Kong, the firm manufactures approximately 120,000tpa of refractory materials. With more than 3000 cement kilns worldwide equipped with Refratechnik products, totalling 350,000tpa of material, the Refrat... |
WCA host 7th General Assembly in London15 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association (WCA) held its 7th General Assembly on February 27th in London at the National Liberal Club. Representatives from member organisations participated in the GA, both in-person and virtually, engaging in discussions on current activities, upcoming plans, and the election of new board members. The event concluded with a networking lunch, providing an opportunity for members to connect and exchange ideas. The agenda featured a comprehensive outlook on the global cemen... |
WCA launches CBAM communication campaign19 February 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association (WCA) is working to support the roll-out of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) by joining its stakeholder communication campaign. The goal of the CBAM communications campaign is to inform, explain and facilitate information about CBAM, namely its reporting requirements, methodologies for calculating emissions and how the CBAM transitional registry works. The WCA recognises the importance of providing its members with the necessary tools and res... |
UCIL wins WCA grinding upgrade award28 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsBangladesh-based Unique Cement Industries Ltd (UCIL) has won the World Cement Association Project Award 2023: Grinding Upgrade. The award reportedly recognises the innovative design of UCIL's grinding circuit to increase capacity and flexibility while reducing power consumption. UCIL is the only cement producer in Bangladesh to be a member of the World Cement Association (WCA). Three of the country’s most significant bridge projects - Kanchpur, Meghna and Gumti - along with other mega i... |
WCA calls for greater connectivity and communication27 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association (WCA) has called for more research and development into low carbon cement production in emerging markets. Wei Rushan, president of the WCA, has highlighted an “evident disparity” in the allocation of funding for emerging technologies like carbon capture projects, “with a significant majority directed towards developed countries.” “Technologies and solutions like alternative raw materials and fuels, upgrading processes and equipment to enhance energy efficienc... |
WCA endorses Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative at COP2815 December 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association (WCA) has endorsed global government efforts to advance low-carbon cement and concrete production, announced at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. The commitments made by Canada, Germany, the UK and the USA, member countries of the Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI), include adopting timebound commitments to procure low-emission cement and concrete as well as steel. "The collective commitment of IDDI members to le... |
WCA's Annual Conference highlights overcapacity and Net-Zero transition17 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association’s (WCA) Annual Conference took place from the 24-25 October in Dubai, UAE, with a focus on “Improving Profitability in a Time of Multiple Global Crises.” The gathering of senior cement sector leaders highlighted two critical challenges facing the industry: widespread overcapacity and the transition to a net-zero carbon future. The WCA’s 6th Annual Conference provided a forum for open discussions, bringing industry leaders and stakeholders together to address th... |
Wei Rushan becomes new WCA president01 November 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association has appointed Wei Rushan to be president of the association, replacing Founding President, Song Zhiping, on his retirement last week. Mr Wei has been president and executive director of China National Building Materials Co Ltd (CNBM), the world’s largest cement producer, since December 2022. Wei Rushan has extensive experience in strategy, investment and capital management, and transformation and development. He has had a range of senior roles within CNBM Grou... |
WCA launches its World Cement Network31 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe World Cement Association (WCA) has launched its specialist networking platform, The Cement Network in cooperation with The World Cement Network (WCN). This platform is designed to cultivate collaboration within the sector, enable the development of talent and offer expert Human Resources services. The WCN will serve the global cement industry by bringing together professionals and organisations from around the globe. This initiative harnesses the power of digital technology to unit... |