The German lime industry is facing particular challenges on its transformation path. It is now setting a decisive milestone on the path to carbon-neutral production with the publication of the new roadmap for CO₂ avoidance.
In the production of porcelain objects, gypsum moulds are disposed of after their wastage. A process for recycling these moulds and returning them to the porcelain production is being developed and tested under practical conditions.
Not far from the North Sea and the city of Neumünster in the north of Germany, one of the most modern cement plants in Germany is located directly on the A23 in Schleswig Holstein. And the goal is clear: Lägerdorf wants to become the world’s first climate-neutral cement plant in 2028.
Once a year, ZKG CEMENT LIME GYPSUM is published with a green logo. Once a year, ZKG CEMENT LIME GYPSUM is dedicated to the topic of sustainability, future-proof cement production and ways to fulfil the various roadmaps of the cement and lime industry.
Claus Weyhofen explains how Beumer Group’s determination to reduce backfall in lifting operations led them to reassess and optimise the design of the elevator bucket, resulting in a far more efficient machine that delivers major benefits for the global cement industry.
The oleochemical industry offers products based on renewable feedstocks like natural oils and fats and, therefore, is one of the oldest industries of the European bioeconomy.
Heidelberg Materials North America announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Carver Sand & Gravel, the largest aggregates producer in the Albany, New York, area.
High-volume belt conveyor systems are among the most hazardous pieces of equipment in any bulk handling operation. Maintaining the delicate balance between production demands and efficiency can be a challenge for any internal maintenance team.
Rohrdorfer has successfully started ethylene production from carbon dioxide. In a newly developed process, CO2 generated during cement production is recovered and converted into ethylene.
