The European cement and blast furnace slag market is undergoing significant transformation. Regulatory changes, particularly the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), coincide with the modernisation of production facilities, influencing demand for granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) and air‑cooled blast furnace slag (ACS). CBAM introduces uncertainty and market pressure According to CemNet, European […]

The European cement and metallurgical industries are demonstrating active progress toward decarbonisation and production modernisation. Two significant developments affecting the market for blast furnace slag (ACS and GBFS) took place in the United Kingdom and Germany. Both events create new opportunities for cement producers, metallurgical companies, and suppliers of secondary raw materials. Holcim UK strengthens

Cement Europe has published updated Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for cement products, creating a more transparent and harmonized basis for assessing the carbon footprint of mixes containing blast‑furnace slag. This is an important step for manufacturers, suppliers and buyers who rely on life‑cycle assessment (LCA) criteria when selecting materials for infrastructure and commercial projects. The

Analytical note for the cement and metallurgical sectors ArcelorMittal has announced construction of a lower‑emission electric arc furnace (EAF) in Dunkirk as part of its decarbonisation and modernization strategy. This move has direct implications for by‑products of blast‑furnace operations — notably Air‑cooled Blast Furnace Slag (ACS) and Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS). Details of the

Analytical overview for the cement sectors The European industrial landscape continues to adapt to new environmental requirements, shifts in metallurgical production, and growing demand for secondary raw materials. At the center of attention are Air‑cooled Blast Furnace Slag (ACS) and Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) — both of which remain strategic components for the cement

The review of Global FutureCem 2026, held on 21–22 January in Munich, highlighted the major trends shaping the future of Europe’s cement industry. The event brought together leading cement producers, technology suppliers, researchers and decarbonisation experts, who presented the latest solutions in low‑carbon materials and production optimisation.GlobalCement – FutureCem 2026 A central theme of the

In January 2026, Europe’s cement industry finds itself amid structural transformation. Against a backdrop of declining construction activity and a growing shortage of strategic raw materials — particularly granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) and air-cooled blast furnace slag (ACS) — producers are ramping up investments in logistics and carbon-reduction technologies. Medcem in Trieste: a new

The Portuguese cement producer CIMPOR has announced a large‑scale expansion of its private 5G network across its industrial sites. The update was reported by GlobalCement in a news release dated 7 January 2026.Source: https://www.globalcement.com/ The project is being implemented in partnership with a local telecom operator and covers key production areas, including quarries, mills, and

The final week of 2025 brought notable structural changes to Europe’s cement and metallurgical markets. Despite the traditional slowdown during the holiday period, several developments and analytical reviews highlighted the trends that will shape the industry in 2026. Particular attention is focused on materials that play a critical role in decarbonisation and production modernisation: GBFS,

The European cement and metallurgical industries are closing the year in a phase of deep restructuring. Although recent weeks have not brought major corporate announcements, this period has been highly indicative of how the sector is adapting to new economic and environmental realities. The market for strategic materials — from granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS)