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ICR October explores capacity expansion in the Indian cement sector. NovoMOF, Ramboll and DNV talk carbon capture. Breedon makes the case for backing British cement.
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Explore the October 2026 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.
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Indian cement gathers pace
Driven by record infrastructure investment, robust housing demand and an ambitious capacity expansion programme, India’s cement industry is entering a new phase of growth.
Indian cement: consolidation and decarbonisation
The sector is consolidating around two leading producers as carbon intensity regulations, waste heat recovery and commercial calcined clay cement transform competition.
German cement at a crossroads
Last year, German demand grew for the first time since 2020, reports the VDZ, but remains historically weak as the industry enters a crucial phase in its decarbonisation journey.
Building the case for British cement
Breedon UK’s Ed Cavanagh outlines how the Back British Cement campaign aims to secure the future of domestic cement production.
Advanced adsorbents for carbon capture retrofits
NovoMOF explains why cement’s unavoidable calcination emissions demand compact, modular carbon capture solutions suitable for retrofitting.
Gas and effluent treatment: hidden challenges in cement CCUS
Ramboll explains why feed gas pretreatment and wastewater management are critical factors determining project cost, reliability and environmental compliance.
Mapping the cement CCS landscape
DNV reviews the latest CCS developments and emerging technology trends, highlighting some of the notable plants and projects.
Foundations for future growth
Cemex UK has significantly invested in a new state-of-the-art dry mortar and sprayed concrete production facility in Swindon.
Tariff trouble for US–Canada cement trade
Robert Roy examines how new US tariffs on Canadian cement and clinker could disrupt this long-established relationship and raise costs for US construction markets.
Pushing cooler performance beyond the original design
UltraTech Cement on how the performance and reliability of its Aditya Cement Works Line 2 was strengthened through an upgrade of its KHD Pyrofloor cooler.
Closing the loop: bypass and boiler exit gas return to cooler
DAL’s closed-loop system recirculates hot gases through the clinker cooler, increasing heat recovery.
GICA into Chad?
Dr Michael Clark on GICA's evolution from Algeria's state-owned producer into an international player.
Hydration reactions with clinker and SCMs
Arthur Harrisson examines the interactions of limestone and calcined clay with clinker and how it contributes to strength development.
Understanding fibreglass filter bag performance
Fibreglass/ePTFE media can help manage both the thermal and mechanical stresses on filter bags in high-temperature applications.
Reliable point level detection in cement truck loading
UWT on how reliable point level detection is key to avoiding delays caused by insufficient material supply or unplanned equipment downtime.
The challenges of low-reflectivity materials
NIVELCO highlights its field trials of 80GHz radar technology that are helping resolve the challenges of reliable level measurement.
From process intelligence to better decisions
Bert Labs explains how predictive modelling, explainable AI and reinforcement learning could transform cement quality control into continuous, data-driven optimisation.
Beyond micro silica
Navosil HG, an activated aluminosilicate derived from mining waste, could offer a practical alternative to conventional silica fume.
New orders
Advanced Cyclone Systems, Montra Electric and Sinoma International Engineering feature in New orders.
Product news
Metso expands its Lokotrack range, ABB advances mill optimisation at Tokuyama and REMA TIP TOP monitors conveyor rollers.