Material compositions are related to material properties in complicated non-linear ways that are difficult to fathom. However, when advanced mathematical tools are used to describe the non-linearities in the relations, a wealth of new opportunities open up for cement producers. These can offer a wide range of process improvement and product development aids.

The multilateral, legally-binding ‘Paris Agreement,’ adopted on 12 December 2015 at COP21, officially entered into force on 4 November 2016. This accelerated ratification process, a ‘first’ in United Nations history by being within one year, demonstrates a clear change in the Parties’ commitment, reflecting the urgency for all stakeholders to tackle climate change and its impacts.

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The Cemex South Ferriby plant has stood proudly on the Humber Estuary in North Lincolnshire, UK for nearly 80 years. Over the years, the river has been a vital lifeline for the plant to bring in raw materials and export cement. However, in December 2013 the plant was completely overwhelmed by a tidal surge, leaving it with major damage. Here, key plant staff describe the damage, the renovation and the plant’s unusual semi-dry Lepol grate production process.

Over 350 delegates converged on the VDZ Annual Cement Conference 2016, which took place on 26-27 September 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany to address themes affecting the cement and concrete sectors. Global Cement attended and reports from this major event.