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ICR September explores France’s decarbonisation paradox and interviews VDZ’s Dr Martin Schneider. Molins and Çimsa highlight their decarbonisation progress.
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Explore the September 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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France's decarbonisation paradox
France Ciment reports on how, despite weak demand, the French cement industry remains on track with its decarbonisation roadmap and continues to prioritise emissions reductions.
Philippines safeguards future
The Philippines is pursuing cement decarbonisation and plant modernisation while introducing safeguards against rising imports as domestic construction and cement demand weaken.
A lifetime advancing cement science and innovation
After 35 years at VDZ, Dr Martin Schneider reflects on his career, the development of carbon capture and activated clay technologies, and cement’s route to net zero.
The industrial path to LC3
Molins outlines its industrial pathway to low-clinker LC3 cement, from clay variability to commercial production.
Execution over ambition: decarbonisation as daily practice
Çimsa is translating its ambitions into measurable results through lower-carbon products and energy innovation.
Electrification – the next phase of cement decarbonisation
Coolbrook explains the route to lower emissions, greater energy security and more sustainable production.
CO2 capture for decarbonising cement production
Capsol Technologies clarifies how post-combustion carbon capture offers a retrofit-ready, fully electric route to tackling cement process emissions.
Electrifying cement heat for lower-carbon production
NOC Energy examines high-temperature electrification technologies and practical pathways for integration.
Rethinking carbon capture from the kiln up
Fons Transformers presents an electrified vertical shaft kiln producing a pure CO2 stream directly during calcination.
Reducing CO2 through better process decisions
Bert Labs on how AI-enabled digital twins can optimise production, reducing energy consumption and emissions.
Engineering decarbonisation from the ground up
SESCO outlines how fuel flexibility, renewable energy and operational efficiency can improve cement productivity.
The importance of C3A phase in cements
Arthur Harrisson on the formation, hydration and significance of C3A, and its effects on cement performance.
Clinker factor reduction challenges
Dr Michael Clark looks at clinker reduction and increased SCM use as key near-term decarbonisation levers.
Turning the tide on plastic waste in ASEAN
SINTEF highlights how OPTOCE projects demonstrate kiln co-processing’s potential to tackle plastic waste.
Enthalpy-based kiln control
KIMA Process Control on how GasTemp Flow and KilnPilot combine hot-gas measurement with coordinated kiln and calciner control.
Maximising kiln availability with advanced bricking technology
Bricking Solutions explains how bricking machine design improves refractory installation and reduces kiln downtime.
Designing safety into conveyor transfer chutes
Martin Engineering reveals how externally mounted wear liners can improve conveyor transfer point safety, maintenance efficiency and sealing performance.
High-angle conveying for modern cement plants
Dos Santos International shows how high-angle Sandwich Belt conveyors can improve material handling.
Mitigating baghouse corrosion following ammonia injection
Wear Concepts examines ammonia-based NOx reduction accelerated baghouse corrosion and how one cement plant implemented a successful long-term solution.
Metal-ceramic composite roller sleeves for VRMs
CIEIEC examines how ZTA-reinforced composite roller sleeves can improve wear resistance, extend service life and enhance vertical roller mill performance.
New orders
Anhui Conch, Gebr Pfeiffer and Humboldt Wedag India feature in New Orders.
Product news
Sandvik's upgraded jaw crusher portfolio, HAVER & BOECKER names Boreal Mining Equipment as its new dealer and Martin Engineering launches N2 Air Cannon Intelligence.