August 2025

The August issue of World Cement kicks off with a regional report focused on Latin America, before moving to cover a range of technical topics. Features include: Green Cement, Cement Additives, Lubrication, Kiln Repair, Dust Control & Filtration, Bagging & Packing, and AI & Digitalisation.

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REGIONAL REPORT: LATIN AMERICA

Looking Ahead In Latin America
David Bizley, Senior Editor of World Cement, provides a brief overview of the economic and political outlook for Peru, Argentina, and Brazil with updates from key cement players in the region.

GREEN CEMENT

Progress Built On Partnership
Roberta Alfani, Ecocem, explores how innovation, investment, and cross-sector collaboration can enable the cement industry to meet the demands of sustainable urban growth.

CEMENT ADDITIVES

Low Clinker, High Impact
Matteo Magistri, Mapei S.p.A, examines the role of low clinker cements and chemical additives in enhancing concrete performance and supporting decarbonisation.

Cutting Emissions By Cutting Clinker
Manish Koomar, Fosroc Chemical India Pvt Ltd, explores the role of innovative cement additives in reducing clinker content and greenhouse gas emissions, providing a pathway to sustainable cement production.

LUBRICATION

Lessons For Longer Life
Preston Rubottom, Lubrication Engineers, shows how high quality lubrication practices can boost equipment reliability and plant sustainability in the cement industry.

KILN REPAIR

Keeping Kilns Kicking
Jeff Losch, NAK Kiln Services, outlines best practices for implementing effective rotary kiln inspection and maintenance schedules to maximise uptime and equipment life.

DUST CONTROL & FILTRATION

From Sparks To Bags
Pietro Aresta, Simatek A/S, explores how flexible electrostatic precipitator-to-fabric filter retrofits can help cement producers achieve best-in-class filtration.

BAGGING & PACKING

From Coffee To Concrete
Jake Wehrly, Arodo, highlights how vacuum packaging technology is reshaping the handling and protection of premium powders across the cement industry.

AI & DIGITALISATION

Smart Quarrying
Jürgen Kolp and Christian Novak, Alpacem, explore how digital tools and integrated systems are transforming raw material processes at the Peggau Site in Austria.

The Answer Lies In AI
Daniel Summerbell, Carbon Re, explores how AI-driven process control is transforming cement production in the face of new industry challenges.

OptimAIsing The Cement Industry In Real Time
OPTIMITIVE and TITAN Group share their joint experience in deploying real-time optimisation powered by artificial intelligence in the cement industry.