Cement industry covers raw-material handling (limestone, clay), calcining (rotary kiln 1450°C), grinding (ball mill, vertical mill) and packaging. HeidelbergCement, Holcim (CH, world #1), KHD Humboldt Wedag (DE, rotary kilns), ThyssenKrupp Polysius and FLSmidth (DK) lead. CO2 pressure drives alternative fuels (RDF, biomass) and CCS.
Cement
Cement
Cement covers raw-material handling, calcining (kiln), grinding and packaging. HeidelbergCement, Holcim, KHD Humboldt...
Cement covers raw-material handling, calcining (kiln), grinding and packaging. HeidelbergCement, Holcim, KHD Humboldt Wedag and ThyssenKrupp Polysius represent the industry.
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FAQ
Q Vertical vs ball mill?
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Vertical: 30% lower energy, smaller footprint, uniform particle size — preferred for new builds. Ball: mature and stable — retained in existing plants. Loesche (DE) and Gebr. Pfeiffer lead vertical mills.
Q Alternative kiln fuels?
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RDF (refuse-derived fuel), biomass (straw, shells), waste tires and sewage sludge replace coal. Germany reaches 70%+ RDF substitution — EU leader.
Q Chinese cement export to Germany?
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Small lots (specialty cement) feasible; standard cement is tightly regulated by EN 197-1 + DIN 1164 plus EU CBAM carbon tariff (phased from 2026).