World Cement Association

03/06/2026

The WCA is pleased to announce that CBMI Construction Co., Ltd. has joined the Association as an Associate Corporate Member.

CMBI is a global leading service provider of green and low-carbon solutions for the cement and building materials industry. Established in 1959, the company has more than 65 years of experience delivering engineering excellence, technological innovation, and integrated project solutions worldwide.

“CBMI has made an important contribution to the development of the global cement industry through decades of engineering expertise, innovation, and international project delivery. Its strong focus on green and low-carbon solutions closely aligns with the WCA’s commitment to promoting sustainable development and technological progress across the industry. We are delighted to welcome CBMI as a Member,” expresses Philippe Richart, WCA CEO.

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/43JxCZ8

London, 3 June 2026 - The World Cement Association (WCA) is pleased to announce that CBMI Construction Co., Ltd. has joined the Association as an Asso

29/05/2026

Last week, WCA CEO Philippe Richart had the pleasure of attending the Sinoma International Green Intelligence Innovation Exchange Conference held in Chengdu, Sichuan, on May 19 2026.

Centred around the theme “Green Intelligence, Empowers Cooperation,” the conference brought together industry leaders and academic experts from around the world to engage in meaningful discussions on the future of low-carbon, green, intelligent, and integrated development. Thank you to the even organisers for the opportunity to present and to be a part of such an inspiring platform focused on innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration. Together, we continue building a smarter and greener future.

28/05/2026

The WCA is pleased to welcome alcemy as an Associate Corporate Member, strengthening the Association's growing network of technology leaders driving efficiency and sustainability across the cement and concrete industry.

"We are delighted to welcome alcemy to the WCA. As digitalisation and AI continue to reshape the industry, alcemy’s predictive approach to quality control represents a significant step forward in enabling producers to optimise performance while supporting decarbonisation efforts," highlights Philippe Richart, CEO of WCA.

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4f7cGSZ

London, 28 May 2026 - The World Cement Association (WCA) is pleased to welcome alcemy as its newest Associate Corporate Member, strengthening the Associati

22/05/2026

The WCA has welcomed CemAI as its newest Associate Corporate Member, as it continues to strengthen its commitment to innovation and digital transformation.

As cement producers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs and operate more sustainably, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a key enabler of smarter plant operations. CemAI is helping drive this transition by delivering AI-powered solutions that bring predictive maintenance and real-time process optimisation into the core of cement manufacturing.

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3RrYDxu

London, 22 May 2026 - The World Cement Association (WCA) has welcomed CemAi as its newest Associate Corporate Member, as it continues to strengthen its com

21/05/2026

In this episode of The Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at Carbon Re and WCA Member, talks to Markus Kritzler, CEO of Carbon Upcycling Technologies, about the changing dynamics of the global cement and materials sector and the growing role of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in industrial decarbonisation.

Markus reflects on his route into the cement industry and SCM innovation, as well as the challenge of attracting new talent into a sector increasingly shaped by technology, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. The discussion also examines how SCM investments are becoming both a domestic manufacturing strategy and an emissions reduction lever, with Markus sharing updates on Carbon Upcycling’s flagship commercial project at the Ash Grove Mississauga cement plant and the company’s broader commercialisation roadmap.

Listen to the full episode here:
https://bit.ly/4uv6VDA

21 May 2026 - In this episode of The Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at Carbon Re and WCA Membe

18/05/2026

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the WCA, a milestone that reflects a decade of profound transformation for both the global cement industry and the wider world economy.

Founded in 2016 to provide an independent international platform for cement producers and industry stakeholders, the WCA has grown over the past ten years into a global network promoting cooperation, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across the sector.

“The industry has had to navigate extraordinary external pressures affecting economies and societies worldwide. Over the past decade, we have seen growing momentum behind decarbonisation, alternative fuels, clinker reduction, carbon capture technologies, and intelligent manufacturing. Looking ahead, the pace of change will only accelerate,” WCA CEO, Philippe Richart.

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3RLn1Kw

London, 18 May 2026 — Today marks the 10th anniversary of the World Cement Association (WCA), a milestone that reflects a decade of profound transformation

11/05/2026

We were pleased to welcome our exhibitor, Material Digital Intelligence Research Institute (MDIRI), and recognise their contribution to advancing digital intelligence across industrial sectors 👏

Leveraging agent-based AI, industrial large models (ILM), and advanced intelligent technologies, MDIRI is helping industrial enterprises accelerate digital transformation and achieve smarter, more connected operations. Their innovative “1+1+N” ILM architecture integrates data models, mechanism models, business models, and domain knowledge to create enterprise-level intelligent decision-making platforms capable of supporting real-time collaboration across R&D, supply chain, production, and marketing. By enabling end-to-end automatic closed-loop control and intelligent operational management, MDIRI is demonstrating how AI-driven systems can reshape industrial efficiency, responsiveness, and decision-making in the building materials sector.

We also thank Liu Zhen, President of MDIRI, for his insightful presentation during the panel session Digitalization Maturity and AI Deployment. The session highlighted the growing role of industrial large models in enabling smarter manufacturing ecosystems and accelerating digital maturity across the cement industry.

11/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome our exhibitor, SiloConnect, and highlight their innovative contribution to smarter, data-driven logistics in the cement industry 👏

SiloConnect is transforming supply chain visibility through its patented AI-driven inventory monitoring solution, enabling cement producers to access real-time silo data directly at delivery sites. By digitalizing customer silos with fast, non-intrusive sensor installation, the platform helps companies move from reactive logistics management to proactive, predictive replenishment.

Their connected approach enables improved delivery planning, reduced emergency orders, lower operational costs, and enhanced safety by eliminating the need for manual silo inspections. Trusted by major industry leaders across 33 countries, SiloConnect continues to set new benchmarks for intelligent logistics and supply chain optimization.

We also appreciate the contribution of Mélissa Malischewski, Regional Sales Engineer, who presented on the topic of 'The Connected Supply Chain: Enabling Predictive Replenishment.' Her presentation provided valuable insights into how real-time data connectivity is reshaping customer service, inventory management, and supply chain efficiency across the cement sector.

08/05/2026

We would like to extend our appreciation to the speakers of the session Customers Requirements and Changes Along the Value Chain: Construction Industry and Concrete 👏Marco Durán Mendoza, Martin Paterson, Moisés R. Nunez, Li Shao’an, Mélissa Malischewski

This session provided a comprehensive view of how customer expectations are evolving across the construction and concrete value chain. Discussions highlighted the increasing importance of sustainable building certifications, the rise of circular and low-carbon concrete solutions, and the role of modular technologies in enabling flexible SCM production.

08/05/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome our exhibitor, alcemy, and recognise their contribution to advancing AI-powered innovation in the cement and concrete industries 👏

alcemy is helping producers transform traditional quality control through predictive, AI-driven process optimization. By integrating real-time process and laboratory data with advanced predictive quality management, their platform enables cement and concrete manufacturers to improve consistency, reduce clinker content, lower costs, and optimize production performance with greater confidence and precision.

We also thank Alejandro Espejel Garcia, Head of Sales – Cement Business Line, for his presentation on Digital Maturity & AI Driven Operations. The session provided valuable insights into how AI can help plants move from reactive to proactive decision-making, unlocking smarter maintenance strategies, improved efficiency, and stronger overall plant performance.