The cement industry is responsible for approximately 8% of total global CO2 emissions annually. This is largely due to high temperature processing of limestone as the main raw material in the production of clinker. Clay, typically shale, can also account for approximately 10% of the raw material used in cement production, providing important chemical compounds necessary for producing high-quality clinker.…
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Papers are now being accepted for the 2027 IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference, which will be held April 11-15, 2027, in Sacramento, Calif. The conference invites papers focused on the practical application of electrical technology, standards, equipment, safety and systems relevant to the cement industry and within the scope of the Cement Industry Committee Working Groups. For 2027, the paper submission process…
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The American Cement Association (ACA) reported that registration is now open for the fourth annual virtual Sustainability Summit. This three-day virtual event will explore the latest advancements, practical solutions and emerging technologies shaping the future of cement and concrete manufacturing. This year’s summit, happening Aug. 25-27 beginning each day at noon EDT, will provide the latest from the U.S. cement industry…
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Amrize broke ground on the modernization of its cement plant outside Montreal to be the most advanced and sustainable in eastern Canada. As the largest investment in the Canadian cement industry over the last decade, the project will introduce state-of-the-art operational efficiency and enhanced sustainability, while expanding local manufacturing and production capacity. The investment reflects Amrize’s commitment to strengthen supply…
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By Mauro Nogarin Colombia and Peru reported positive results in cement production during the first two months of 2026, a trend reflecting continued government investment in public works. The situation was different in Brazil, where, despite the government’s social housing program, cement consumption fell by 5.1% during the same period.
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By Mauro Nogarin
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During a speech at the World Cement Association’s (WCA) 8th General Assembly in Hefei, China, WCA President Wei Rushan urged the global cement sector to embrace peace, rationality, innovation and responsibility amid a turbulent geopolitical and economic landscape.
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According to cement industry economist Ed Sullivan, of The Sullivan Report, all forecasts contain risk. Risks can originate from the data used, the process of calculations, the assumptions, or a combination of each element. Indeed, an infinite number of alternative scenarios to the Baseline exist – each materializes with even small changes in assumptions.
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In his latest “ The Sullivan Report,” Ed Sullivan addresses the potential impact tariffs may have on the United States cement market. He focuses on the landed cost increases, whether the costs are absorbed by the importer, and strategies undertaken to mitigate price increases.
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The president of the World Cement Association (WCA), Wei Rushan, recently addressed members to highlight the significant transformations shaping the global cement industry. Emphasizing the need for innovation, sustainability and collaboration, he called on industry stakeholders to embrace the evolving economic, regulatory and geopolitical challenges ahead.
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