Dear readers, The cement industry is facing major challenges, and the timetable - the VDZ roadmap - is in place. There are many ways to achieve climate-neutral cement and binder production.

In the following interview, Dr Martin Schneider, Chief Executive of VDZ, explains what the biggest challenges and bright spots in the industry are at the moment, what contribution VDZ‘s CO2 Roadmap will make to climate neutrality in the industry, and what key topics participants can look forward to at the 9th International VDZ Congress.

The undisputed advantages of gypsum products for the extension of existing buildings and new builds are appreciated by countless building owners and specialist companies for many reasons.

The scarcity of natural resources and climate change require architects and civil engineers to rethink the way they use building materials. One economically and ecologically sensible solution is to recycle building materials.

Eqiom Lumbres Cement Plant, a CRH Company, has entrusted thyssenkrupp Polysius with the implementation of an ultrafine grinding plant. This additional grinding stage allows for the reduction of the clinker factor in cement.

Burning clinker – have you ever wondered why we refer to “burning” when we talk about the high temperature process of clinker sintering?

Awards for Occupational Health and Safety were handed out by the BVK to Schaefer Kalk and Fels-Werk.