Peru: Cemento Yura has inaugurated what it says is the first 3D printer for cementitious materials in Peru, according to local press. The new equipment has been unveiled in collaboration with Spain-based firm Be More 3D. It will be used to develop high-performance materials, manufacture complex prototypes and create construction solutions. It will primarily be used in Yura’s research and development laboratory to automate the manufacturing of large parts and reducing the need for moulds and formwork. The printer will work with traditional mixtures, but allow for research into the use of alternative cements, geopolymers, clays and local resources like pozzolan. It has invited universities, construction companies and designers to join the project.

Mexico: Holcim will use technology developed by Geocycle in Colima to process 45,000t/yr of sugar biomass into alternative fuel for its kiln. The initiative will reportedly prevent 55,000t/yr of CO₂ emissions. Sugarcane bagasse has a moisture content exceeding 50%, which makes it difficult to recycle and can cause fire risks during processing. Geocycle’s system utilises waste heat from cement kilns to dry up to 220t/day of biomass, reducing its moisture content to 10% and grinding it to 95% for subsequent co-processing.

Italy: Buzzi has reported that its cement volumes increased by 5.4% in the first half of 2026, reportedly driven by the consolidation of operations in the UAE. Revenue remained stable at €2.18bn and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) was €482m, representing a decline of 8.2% year-on-year.

It confirmed its outlook for the full year, with EBITDA expected to be between €1.1bn and €1.2bn. Demand for the second half of 2026 is expected to be in line with that recorded in the first half of 2026.

"In Italy," a statement explains, "after the progressive slowdown observed until June 2026, sales volumes are estimated to continue to be impacted by the weakness of the residential sector and the gradual downsizing of projects related to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). However, it is believed that the price increases implemented at the beginning of the year, combined with the benefits resulting from the Energy Release measures, could help maintain satisfactory profitability levels."

Japan: Mitsubishi UBE Cement is reportedly planning to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as soon as December 2026, according to Bloomberg. The Tokyo-based company is working with joint global coordinators Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and others on its initial public offering (IPO). The company applied to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in July 2026, but there were no details regarding the timing or size of the offering. It said that through the listing of its shares, it aims to strengthen its fundraising capabilities and enhance its governance structure. Details may still change.