A lifetime advancing cement science and innovation Premium
After 35 years at VDZ, including more than 25 years as chief executive, Dr Martin Schneider will retire in November 2026. During his tenure, he transformed VDZ into a thriving i...
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Beyond CCS: is cement investing enough in alternatives?
The difficulties facing Heidelberg Materials ’ carbon capture project at Edmonton, Canada, expose a wider problem in the cement industry's route to net zero. Announced in 2023 a...
Improving concrete performance with delayed PCE addition Premium
Among modern admixtures, polycarboxylate ether superplasticisers play a vital role in producing high-strength, durable and highly workable concrete. However, the effectiveness o...
Norway's research council supports concrete foundation production
The BetongVIND project will test technology for industrial-scale production and aims to cut CO 2 emissions by up to 80 per cent compared to current solutions, according to the c...
Holcim Mexico celebrates 30 years of CiTeC
Head of the Regulations, Competitiveness, and Competition Unit at the Ministry of Economy, Andrea Genoveva Solano Rendón, acknowledged CiTeC's strategic role as a key player in ...
Ecocem inaugurates new research centre in France
The 3300m 2 Chilly-Mazarin site is six times larger than the previous research centre in Champlan, which could no longer expand. In addition, Ecocem wants to scale up the produc...
New cement to keep buildings cool
Scientists from China and the USA have developed a new type of cement designed to reduce heat accumulation in buildings and lower indoor temperatures. Published in the journal S...
INSEE Cement and SLINTEC team up to advance innovation and sustainability research
The agreement will enable INSEE Cement to further develop its product portfolio in terms of sustainability and performance excellence. In addition, the partnership also reflects...
Carbon Clean launches Global Innovation Centre in India
Carbon Clean has officially opened its new Global Innovation Centre (GIC) in Navi Mumbai, India, to support the company's global growth. The centre will be one of the world's la...
MPA Scotland launches new study prior to start aggregate tax
Working with Biggar Economics, the study will set out the contribution made by the industry, including the jobs it supports, its contribution to GDP and public finances. The stu...