February 2026

The February issue of World Cement begins by taking a look at the Indian cement sector with insights from Dr S. B. Hegde and an interview with the Managing Director of Shree Cement. Following this is a special AI-focused feature with content from 3 leading AI providers: alcemy, Carbon Re and CemAI. The issue then moves on to cover a range of topics, including: Conveying, Crushing & Feeding, Cement Additives, and Dust Control & Filtration.

This month's front cover is brought to you by HEKO Group.

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REGIONAL REPORT: INDIA

An Insight Into India
Dr S. B. Hegde, Jain College of Engineering and Technology, provides a comprehensive analysis of the Indian cement industry.

Sitting Down With Shree Cement
Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director at Shree Cement, sat down with World Cement to discuss sustainable growth, digital innovation, and the company’s long-term vision.

SPECIAL REPORT: AI & MACHINE LEARNING

AI: Now Up And Running
alcemy, Carbon Re, and CemAI discuss how AI/ML optimisation improves reliability, product quality, and energy efficiency at cement plants.

CONVEYORS

Trouble-Free Transition Loading
Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, examines practical conveyor belt transition design strategies to reduce dust, spillage, and maintenance challenges.

Withstanding The Heat
Dr. Michiel Eijpe, Fenner Dunlop, explains why huge disparities exist in terms of performance and working life expectancy between different manufacturers of heat resistant conveyor belts.

CRUSHING & FEEDING

Crushing Control
Peter Janssen and Matthew Forrest, Komatsu, explore how modular, high-capacity crushing and feeding systems are improving efficiency and sustainability in cement and aggregate processing.

CEMENT ADDITIVES

Building Strength For A Greener Future
Dr. Wei Cai, Dr. Dmitry Davydov, and James D. Greene, Wacker Chemie AG, explore how silicone-based booster aids for cement grinding can help cement producers enhance cement strength and maintain performance while transitioning to lower-carbon cements.

Green Gains With Graphene
Michael Bell, First Graphene, examines how graphene-enhanced cement is enabling step-change carbon reductions while improving performance in housing and infrastructure applications.

DUST CONTROL & FILTRATION

Baghouse Breakthroughs
Nathan Schindler, Evonik Corporation, Florin Popovici, PGD Marketing Management, and Richard Williams, Cleanova Micronics, outline holistic strategies for optimising baghouse performance, reducing emissions, and improving cost efficiency.

Quantifying Combustion Risk
Andrzej Wolff and Zbigniew Wolff, Grupa Wolff, present a practical methodology for quantifying dust explosion risks in bulk material handling equipment used across the cement industry.

Forward Thinking Filtration
Melih Akdeniz and Peter Collins, W. L. Gore, explore how improved filtration performance can deliver lasting energy efficiency and operational confidence.