The global construction materials sector continues moving toward deep decarbonisation. New financial results, regulatory challenges and political initiatives are shaping an environment in which ACS (air‑cooled slag) and GBFS (granulated blast furnace slag) are becoming essential materials for reducing clinker content and enabling low‑carbon product development. Wietersdorfer Gruppe reports 2025 financial results Source Wietersdorfer Gruppe […]

The global cement sector is rapidly moving toward deep decarbonisation, investing in CCS, electrified production and large‑scale plant upgrades. These developments create favourable conditions for wider adoption of ACS (air‑cooled slag) and GBFS (granulated blast furnace slag) — key low‑carbon materials that enable clinker reduction. Votorantim Cimentos receives €119m for a decarbonisation project in Spain

Recent developments in Sweden, the UK and Ireland show that the cement sector is rapidly moving toward low‑carbon technologies, where ACS (air‑cooled slag) and GBFS (granulated blast furnace slag) are becoming increasingly important components. New investments, plant upgrades and strategic conferences are creating favourable conditions for expanding their use in cement production. EUROSLAG Conference begins

Recent initiatives by Holcim, Cemex and Hoffmann Green show that the global cement industry is moving toward production models where reducing clinker content and expanding the use of ACS and GBFS form the foundation of decarbonisation. Holcim launches CCS testing platform in France — a technological base for scaling GBFS‑based cements Source Holcim has opened

The cement industry is accelerating its transition to low‑carbon technologies, with ACS (air‑cooled slag) and GBFS (granulated blast furnace slag) at the centre of this shift. New investments in decarbonisation, electrification and CCS scale‑up confirm that low‑carbon materials are becoming essential tools for reducing clinker content and cutting CO₂ emissions. Cemex increases decarbonisation investment at

The cement industry is undergoing a period of deep technological transformation, with ACS (air‑cooled slag) and GBFS (granulated blast furnace slag) at its core. These materials are becoming essential tools for reducing clinker content and enabling low‑carbon cement production. Recent investment projects confirm the strategic importance of slag‑based technologies. Çimsa’s hydrogen facility opens new opportunities

The cement sector is showing clear acceleration in the adoption of low‑carbon solutions, while slag‑based technologies — particularly granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) and air‑cooled blast furnace slag (ACS) — are becoming essential tools for decarbonisation. Recent developments in Spain, at international industry forums and in innovation funding confirm the strengthening of this trend. Cement

The cement and slag industries are undergoing several significant shifts: a breakthrough in alternative fuel use at Holcim’s plant in Poland, a strategic partnership between Tata Steel and Ecocem on steel‑slag‑based cements, and major public investment by Germany in industrial carbon capture and storage (CCS).Against this backdrop, interest is growing in secondary cementitious materials, particularly

This week, the cement industry has seen several important developments: Heidelberg Materials released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, the company commissioned a new kiln line at its Airvault plant, Cemvision and Mannok announced a strategic decarbonisation partnership, and Italy reported a sharp decline in cement production.Against this backdrop, interest is growing

This week, the cement industry saw three major developments: a breakthrough in fully electrified clinker production, a significant rise in cement demand in Spain, and Heidelberg Materials’ expansion of autonomous equipment.These shifts are strengthening interest in secondary cementitious materials, particularly ACS (air‑cooled slag) and GBFS (granulated blast furnace slag), which continue to gain importance in