Germany: Compressor specialist Aerzen will be presenting its latest products at Powtech 2026. The new equipment being showcased will include the direct-driven screw blower D16S (Delta Hybrid), the Aerzen Turbo AT125 from the new G6 range of turbo blowers and the DS75 double-stage air compressor. It markets its screw-type and turbo blowers on the basis of high energy efficiency.

The D16S Delta Hybrid screw blower, along with the D11S, has been introduced to allow users to target the lower volume flow range. It is intended to help system manufacturers and operators create more flexibility in the design of smaller performance ranges. The new generation of turbo blowers are designed to further increase efficiency, reduce the footprint of the equipment and are targeted at the aeration processes in the biological treatment stage as well as other applications. A newly designed control system with an internet of things connection also been added.

Aerzen provides technology for the transport of powders, bulk materials and solids. The Germany-based company was founded in 1864. It sells products including blowers, compressors, rotary lobe compressors and turbo blowers.

Powtech Technopharm, an exhibition for process technology, will take place on 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the NürnbergMesse in Nuremberg.

Vietnam: Siam City Cement (SCCC) plans to expand its Hon Chong cement plant in Vietnam’s southern province of An Giang. SCCC CEO Ranjan Sachdeva outlined the plan during a meeting with standing deputy prime minister Pham Gia Tuc. SCCC operates in Vietnam through its subsidiary INSEE Vietnam. Sachdeva said that the group intends to expand its production with second and third production lines at the Hon Chong plant in the future, and that the project would cost around US$419m. The new lines would ‘use modern technology, comply with Vietnamese regulations and focus on sustainable production,’ he noted. SCCC also plans to increase the use of alternative raw materials in cement production and reduce its clinker ratio.

Argentina: Belgium-based lime producer Carmeuse Group has acquired a controlling interest in Caleras San Juan (CSJ), an Argentinian lime producer with an installed production capacity exceeding 0.75Mt/yr. CSJ and affiliates are reportedly well positioned to meet growing demand for lime across Argentina and central Chile.

"This acquisition represents an important milestone in the execution of our long-term growth strategy in Latin America," said Sebastien Dossogne, CEO of Carmeuse. "It further reinforces Carmeuse's commitment to investing in attractive markets where we can create sustainable value for our customers, communities, employees and shareholders."

Algeria: The port of Skikda recorded several exports of cement and clinker to Italy and Libya at the end of the week commencing 7 September 2026, with a total volume of 18,950t.

Three ships were deployed simultaneously at different quays in the port, according to the commercial director of the port. The vessel Mostein loaded 4600t of cement, bound for Italy. MV Yeba loaded 6750t of clinker, also for the Italian market. Meanwhile, the Princess Anna took on 7600t of bulk cement headed for Libya.