Welcome to The Weekly Brief from World Cement for the week of the 4th of May 2026. In this episode, we explore Heidelberg Materials' new kiln line in France, the US cement industry's uncertain economic forecast, CIMPOR's groundbreaking electric concrete mixer in Portugal, and TITAN Group's acquisition of Keystone Cement in the US.

Articles featured in this episode:

• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/06052026/heidelberg-materials-opens-kiln-line-at-its-airvault-cement-plant-in-france/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/06052026/us-cement-industrys-economic-forecast-reflects-uncertainty-recession-still-unlikely/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/06052026/cimpor-leads-energy-transition-with-the-first-100-electric-concrete-mixer-in-portugal/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/05052026/titan-group-completes-the-acquisition-of-keystone-cement-in-the-us/

Welcome to World Cement's Weekly Brief for the week of the 27th of April 2026. In this episode, we dive into Heidelberg Materials' push for autonomous equipment, Amrize's promising revenue growth, Cemex's strides in sustainability, and a new AI partnership between ABB and alcemy that's set to revolutionise cement quality control.

Articles featured in this episode:

• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/30042026/heidelberg-materials-accelerates-global-rollout-of-autonomous-heavy-mobile-equipment/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/30042026/amrize-grows-revenue-47-in-first-quarter-and-reaffirms-2026-guidance/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/27042026/cemex-highlights-sustainability-and-operational-progress-in-its-2025-integrated-report/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/29042026/abb-and-alcemy-collaborate-to-bring-ai-driven-quality-control-to-cement-production/

Welcome to The Weekly Brief from World Cement for the week of the 20th of April 2026. In this episode, we celebrate the Concrete in Life 2025/26 winners, explore Heidelberg Materials' new 'Battery Bill' at Whatley quarry, discuss Amrize's successful shareholder meeting, and unveil Titan America's next-generation cement securing DOT approvals.

Articles featured in this episode:

• https://www.worldcement.com/product-news/23042026/concrete-in-life-202526-winners-announced/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/22042026/heidelberg-materials-unveils-battery-bill-at-whatley-quarry/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/22042026/amrize-shareholders-approve-all-proposals-at-2026-annual-general-meeting/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/21042026/titan-america-secures-dot-approvals-for-a-next-generation-cement/

Welcome to World Cement's Weekly Brief, your audio summary of the key cement industry stories for the week of the 13th of April 2026. In this episode, we delve into Commissioner Hoekstra's visit to Ecocem, Amrize's expansion of its 'Made in America' label, Hoffmann Green's growing partnership, and promising insights on recovered fly ash's role in a low-carbon future.

Articles featured in this episode:

• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/16042026/commissioner-hoekstra-visits-ecocems-dunkirk-facility-to-highlight-decisive-role-in-europes-industrial-decarbonisation/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/16042026/amrize-expands-made-in-america-label-to-nine-us-cement-plants/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/13042026/hoffmann-green-expands-partnership-with-groupe-angevin-via-angevin-le-de-france-agreement/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/13042026/preliminary-findings-show-strong-potential-for-recovered-fly-ash-in-unlocking-a-low-carbon-future/

Welcome to The Weekly Brief from World Cement, covering the key stories for the week of the 6th of April 2026. In this episode, we explore Breedon Group's call for fair play in UK cement, Carbon Upcycling's major funding boost, strategic investments in Vateris by Holcim and Kiilto, and Heidelberg Materials' latest acquisition in North America.

Articles featured in this episode:

• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09042026/breedon-group-calls-for-urgent-action-to-level-the-playing-field-for-uk-cement/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/07042026/carbon-upcycling-secures-us10m-in-financing-from-atel-ventures-to-support-clean-cement-manufacturing/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/07042026/vateris-secures-strategic-investment-from-holcim-and-kiilto/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/07042026/heidelberg-materials-north-america-completes-acquisition-of-burncos-edmonton-assets/

Welcome to World Cement's Weekly Brief, your audio summary of the key cement industry stories for the week of the 30th of March 2026. In this episode, we delve into Cementos Argos' transformative split, celebrate Amrize's innovations in lower-carbon concrete, discuss Holcim's strategic stake in Cementos Pacasmayo, and explore the insights from TITAN Group's latest Integrated Annual Report.

Articles featured in this episode:

• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/02042026/cementos-argos-announces-structural-transformation-into-two-companies-to-accelerate-its-2030-strategy/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/02042026/amrize-recognised-for-advancing-lower-carbon-concrete-solutions/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/31032026/holcim-completes-acquisition-of-majority-stake-in-cementos-pacasmayo/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/27032026/titan-group-has-published-its-2025-integrated-annual-report-iar/ 

Welcome to World Cement's Weekly Brief, your audio summary of the key cement industry stories for the week of the 23rd of March 2026. In this episode, we delve into Cemex's top ESG rating, Holcim Mexico's innovative water strategy, TURKCIMENTO's push for EU-aligned MRV data, and the unveiling of Europe's largest floating solar power plant by TotalEnergies and Holcim.

Articles featured in this episode:

• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/25032026/cemex-achieves-highest-msci-esg-rating/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/25032026/holcim-mexico-accelerates-its-water-strategy-through-innovation-and-investment-in-new-technologies/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/25032026/turkcimento-calls-for-eu-aligned-mrv-data-recognition-under-cbam/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/23032026/totalenergies-and-holcim-inaugurate-europes-largest-floating-solar-power-plant-dedicated-to-self-consumption/

Welcome to World Cement's Weekly Brief, your audio summary of the key cement industry stories for the week of the 16th of March 2026. In this episode, we explore Amrize's new 'Product of Canada' label for builders, gain insights from Ireland, and discuss innovative solutions turning emissions into opportunities.

Articles featured in this episode:

• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/18032026/amrize-launches-product-of-canada-label-for-canadian-builders/
• https://www.worldcement.com/special-reports/17032026/insights-from-the-island-of-ireland/
• https://www.worldcement.com/special-reports/18032026/from-emissions-to-solutions/

Welcome to World Cement's Weekly Brief for the week commencing the 9th of March 2026. In this episode, we explore Holcim's expansion in Colombia, Heidelberg Materials' plant closure in Germany, Votorantim Cimentos' impressive strides towards gender equality in leadership, and TITAN Group's successful acquisition of Traçim Cement.

Articles featured in this episode:

• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/12032026/holcim-expands-in-colombia/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/09032026/heidelberg-materials-to-close-paderborn-cement-plant-in-germany/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/06032026/votorantim-cimentos-exceeds-its-global-target-for-women-in-leadership-positions/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/06032026/titan-group-completes-the-acquisition-of-traim-cement-in-the-greater-istanbul-market/

2Welcome to The Weekly Brief from World Cement for the week of the 2nd of March 2026. In this episode, we explore Air Liquide and Holcim's carbon capture initiative in Belgium, Amrize's new high-performance concrete, Cementos Argos' upgraded rating, and a promising partnership between Saipem and Capsol for industrial-scale carbon capture solutions.

Articles featured in this episode:

• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/04032026/air-liquide-and-holcim-sign-agreement-for-carbon-capture-project-in-belgium/
• https://www.worldcement.com/product-news/04032026/amrize-launches-evertect-high-performance-concrete-range/
• https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/03032026/fitch-ratings-upgrades-cementos-argos-national-rating-to-aaacol/
• https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/05032026/saipem-and-capsol-partner-on-industrial-scale-carbon-capture-solutions/