Bernd Scheubel looks at how changing cement sector dynamics, in particular the drive to reduce CO2 emissions, could affect the global refractories sector.
Articles on the cement industry from Global Cement
Novel gypsum purification process could cut costs for Indian cement producers
Carbon Cycle has developed a novel method to purify gypsum that could transform the supply of gypsum to the Indian cement sector...
Cement in China
China is exiting a prolonged period of cement sector growth. The consequences could be far reaching, both at home and abroad...
In discussion - AI in the cement sector
In March 2019 US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Petuum announced that it entered into a global agreement with Cemex to implement its Industrial AI Autopilot software products for autonomous cement plant operations at plants around the world. This follows process control milestones achieved by Cemex, including running selected plants by AI control in 2018. Global Cement spoke to Petuum to find out more about its work with the cement industry.
In discussion - Andy Hill, Cynosure Partners
The UK has long been a major player in the supply of waste-derived fuels for the cement industry, waste-to-energy sector and others applications within Europe. Here, Global Cement speaks with Andy Hill, Managing Director of Cynosure, about alternative fuels in the UK, the EU and further afield, as well as the future trends that will impact the market.
