The September 2018, to be distributed at the 8th International VDZ Congress in Düsseldorf, Germany, has a wide range of German features and interviews. This includes an in-depth discussion with Dr Martin Schneider, CEO of VDZ, an update on the German cement sector, an account of IKN's recent upgrade work at HeidelbergCement's Burglengenfeld plant, a summary of the fortunes of the country's large plant manufacturers (from VDMA) and interviews with KHD and Di Matteo Group. Elsewhere, as well as the latest news, there's the results of our recent climate change attitudes survey, plus features on gypsum mining in Mauritania and the efficacy of two-way radios in the cement sector.