Russia: The Sebryakovcement plant in the city of Mikhaylovka was the target of suspected drone strikes that took place overnight on 15 September 2026, according to The New Voice of Ukraine. Explosions hit the plant, belonging to one of Russia’s largest cement producers, following regional missile and drone alerts. Footage posted to social media showed thick smoke rising over the plant, and an explosion was reported near one of the plant’s kilns, which emergency services attended. An oil refinery was also hit. Local officials have not yet confirmed the extent of the damage or reported any casualties from the attacks.

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.

Armenia: Economy minister Gevorg Papoyan said that the current shortage in the cement market is due to disruptions in supplies from neighbouring countries. Ararat Cement is reportedly operating at maximum capacity, after coming under state management recently.

Papoyan posted to social media “In August [2026], Ararat Cement produced 95,300t of cement, about 16,000t more than in July 2026 and over 26,000t more than in June 2026. Ararat Cement exists today and continues to operate as a factory entirely thanks to decisions by the government and the National Assembly, under which, starting in 2019, we imposed a duty on imported cement. Had we not made this strategic decision years ago, there would be no cement at all on our market today.”

As part of proceedings to confiscate ‘property of illicit origin,’ according to PanArmenian news, Ararat Cement was transferred to the management and custody of the Armenian government after a decision by the Anti-Corruption Court.

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."