The Indonesian government has set a target of constructing 3 million housing units per year to address housing demand and stimulate the economy. This ambitious plan is expected to significantly increase cement demand, helping to alleviate the country’s oversupply situation. According to Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Energy, the housing development plan […]
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The Chinese economy is heavily impacted by the real estate downturn, leading to a sharp decline in domestic cement demand. In response, Chinese cement manufacturers are seeking international markets to sustain operations. Meanwhile, the government is ramping up investments in infrastructure projects both domestically and abroad to stimulate economic growth. Declining Demand Due to the […]
In 2024, multinational cement corporations experienced significant divergence in performance. While European and North American companies focused on optimizing profitability, India and Sub-Saharan Africa emerged with robust revenue growth. The rise of domestic producers such as UltraTech Cement and Adani Cement is challenging major corporations, amid the industry’s exposure to geopolitical factors and trade policies. […]
The cement industry is witnessing a major breakthrough in kiln electrification technology, with the ELECTRA project and initiatives from SaltX and Coolbrook offering viable solutions for CO₂ emissions reduction. ELECTRA Project: Plasma-Based Cement Kiln Technology Heidelberg Materials has announced that the ELECTRA project, funded by the European Union, has successfully tested the first plasma-based cement […]
Technology is rapidly transforming every aspect of human life, and AI is now reaching an unprecedented level of influence. AI is Transforming the Cement Industry Recently, the U.S. and the U.K. withdrew from signing the International AI Declaration. The U.S. feared such an agreement could hinder the growth of this emerging industry, while the U.K. […]
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has responded to the decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada and Mexico. The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has responded to the decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada and Mexico. Mike Ireland, President and CEO of PCA, stated that the U.S. […]