Dear readers, the first issue of 2025 of ZKG Cement Lime Gypsum lies ahead of you. And the new year is still relatively new to us. Always a good opportunity to look back on the past year and what lies ahead.

One of the latest achievements of the Institute for Lime and Mortar Research (IKM) during 2024 has been the IKM Test and Quality Seal. This seal was developed with the greatest of care in accordance with customers’ wishes and registered at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office as a protected trademark.

Christian Pfeiffer introduces its latest roller press (ROP), delivering state-of-the-art technology and exceptional reliability for demanding comminution processes.

The cable-stayed bridge over the Neckar valley is characterized by high structural and logistical requirements, a slim bridge design and the use of innovative materials. Heidelberg Materials is providing support with special types of cement and comprehensive hardened concrete tests.

Grinding aids are mandatory for powder grinding for automated pressed tablets preparation for improved comminution, self-cleaning, stability of pressed tablets and analytical quality (XRF, XRD). Polysius Mahlhilfe MH3 will be the new standard.

In 2024, the cement industry developed a definition of “green cements” as part of a stakeholder process of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), which sets thresholds for climate-friendly products.

The Annual General Assembly & Symposium took place in Oslo/Norway from October 8-11, 2024. A diverse range of topics was on the program.