WCA Annual Conference 2023

Saudi Cement

A regional pioneer in the manufacture and supply of high-quality clinker and cement, Saudi Cement forms a vital link in the industry’s supply chain, having supported many construction projects in the Middle East for more than half a century.

Strategically located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an area rich in high-grade raw materials, Saudi Cement is the leader in the Saudi cement industry in terms of efficiency, quality and profitability. Since its establishment in 1955, this joint stock company has been enjoying consistent capacity expansions and profitability. Subsequently added cement dispatch terminal at Bahrain for local market in Bahrain.

In 2008, Saudi Cement achieved one of the most important milestones in its history with the installation of two new production lines with a combined capacity of 24,000 tons of clinker per day. This expansion, widely considered to be the world’s largest at that time, increased Saudi Cement’s available capacity to an average of 8 million tons of clinker per year, elevating the Saudi cement industry pioneer to a unique position in terms of economies of scale and production efficiency.

Saudi Cement is one of Saudi Arabia’s and the GCC’s most trusted companies. End-users and contractors rely on Saudi Cement’s consistency and quality, utilizing its products for major highways, bridges, airports, seaports, railways, metros, and numerous housing and commercial projects.

KHD Humboldt Wedag

For close to 170 years, we have been a global authority in the cement industry. We have shaped cement plants and tackled several of our industry’s most pressing challenges: improving environmental performance, raising productivity, lowering production costs, and increasing efficiency.

We remain committed to the timeless importance of efficient and economic cement production. But as a pioneer of Cement beyond Carbon, we’re innovating a yet more sustainable industry. Whether it’s digitalization, decarbonization, optimization, or anything beyond, we’re defining the cement plant of the future, and building it on the foundations that define us: technological leadership, engineering excellence, quality manufacturing, and exceptional customer service.

What does this look like in practice? We continue to design, develop, and optimize all core components for cement production in-house, while working with proven partners to offer complete and turn-key cement plant solutions. Our experienced project execution professionals ensure we deliver on time and to spec, whether on an EPC or other basis. Our expert services provide the insight needed to improve plant performance through audits, training, feasibility studies, and more. And we do this wherever you are in the world. Supported by our headquarters in Cologne, our network of regional entities serves every major cement market and allows us to build lasting, collaborative relationships with customers that serve as catalysts for new ideas and projects.

This time-tested approach makes us your experienced and reliable partner when it comes to delivering sustainable, intelligent, and efficient cement production, fit for the future.

Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd.

Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd., is the core platform under the Fortune Global 500 Group - China National Building Material Group Co., Ltd. (“CNBM Group”) for technology & engineering services and international business. It is the world’s leading integrated solutions provider for cement technology, equipment, and engineering services.

The company’s main business covers technology R&D, engineering & consulting, equipment manufacture, construction & installation, O&M and after-sales services. It integrates the premium resources of technology, talent and management to provide sustainable and intelligent solutions to cement and mining partners worldwide. “SINOMA” has become one of the most influential brands in the international building materials engineering market. Relying on an exclusively-owned complete cement engineering chain and the capability of offering services for stably operated, full-cycle system integration, Sinoma International have successfully delivered, with superior quality and excellent performance, 400+ cement production facilities in 80+ countries and regions outside of China.

With core competitiveness featuring "scientific and technological innovations, core equipment, engineering integration, digital intelligence, and global operation", Sinoma International is striding forward to realize its mission of "promoting green and intelligent development and serving a better world" as well as the vision to "become a world-class service provider of the material industry".

Carbon Re

Carbon Re is an AI for materials company on a mission to reduce carbon emissions by gigatonnes every year through the use of AI technology. A joint spin-out of Cambridge University and UCL, it is focusing on decarbonizing cement and other foundational materials (such as steel and glass) which are responsible for more than 20% of global emissions. Carbon Re's first product, Delta Zero Cement uses machine learning to optimize fuel use and quality in cement production. Carbon Re is developing Delta Zero as a family of AI products that will enable rapid development and deployment of new low-carbon industrial processes, designs and materials.

Fives FCB

Within Fives group, Fives FCB specializes in the design, supply and installation of core process equipment and complete plants for the cement and minerals industries. Our expertise includes proprietary technologies in crushing, grinding, pyroprocess, combustion and gas treatment, as well as complete project management and customer services. From the initial project definition to the plant commissioning, we provide tailor-made solutions, combining maximum performance with sustainable development.

Our Research & Testing center offers customized services based on a comprehensive offer of trials, tests, analyses and sample manufacturing. Our modern pilot plants and also physical and chemical laboratories are specially designed to perform raw materials testing, measuring and analysis within state-of-the-art installations.

Fives also offers plant site services to support customers. Our worldwide team of experts provides responsive and relevant support for operation and maintenance of burning lines and grinding workshops, whatever the original manufacturer. We create innovative solutions to ensure the reliability of clients’ equipment, increase their performance and reduce their maintenance costs.

Committed to reducing the impact of industrial processes on the environment, Fives supports the cement and minerals industries with solutions that help preserve natural resources and reduce polluting emissions. These solutions improve energy efficiency, maximize the use of alternative fuels, reduce the clinker content in cement and enable the production of low-carbon cement using fines from recycled concrete.

A³&Co.®

"BRINGING FUTURE CEMENT PLANT INTO REALITY"

At A³&Co.®, our vision is to transform the cement industry by unlocking its full investment potential through our results-oriented approach. With a focus on Operational Excellence, Digital Maturity, and Sustainability, we deliver high-impact solutions tailored to the specific needs of today and tomorrow's cement industry.
Our internationally recognized advisory team, with experience spanning 150+ cement plants in over 50 countries, is equipped to deliver value at every step of every project, ensuring maximum investment returns.

Our comprehensive services include:

• Business Consulting & Project Management: We design green field and brownfield projects that drive business growth and create a competitive advantage for a green future.
• Operational Excellence: By optimizing manufacturing processes, we streamline operations and maximize efficiencies in cement assets, paving the way for increased profitability and future success.
• Digital Maturity: We integrate technology investments into a comprehensive digital maturity roadmap that aligns with present and future expectations, harnessing the power of digital transformation for a competitive edge.
• Competency Development: Our focus on building, enabling, and coaching human capabilities ensures a workforce that is equipped with the skills and knowledge to deliver results effectively. We prioritize engagement and competency development for long-term success.
• Sustainability: We develop customized solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future, aligning with business goals, ESG demands and a net zero future. Our approach promotes environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability.

At A³&Co.®, we are committed to turning the vision of the Future Cement Plant into a Reality. Through collaborative partnerships, we aim to revolutionize the industry, drive innovation, and create a sustainable "Green Built Environment" future.

CHASM Advanced Materials, Inc.

CHASM’s mission is to develop and manufacture advanced carbon nano materials, leveraging our innovative product platforms to create a safer, more connected and sustainable world.

The company’s patented nanotube manufacturing platform combined with its unique ability to integrate CNTs into product solutions is unleashing the power of nanotechnology.

Innovations powered by CHASM include universal transparent ADAS heaters for safer driving, transparent antennas for smarter cities, conductive additives for EV batteries, and cement additives for greener (lower carbon footprint) concrete.

For more information, visit www.chasmtek.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or WeChat.

thyssenkrupp Polysius GmbH

As a partner and a full range-supplier of the cement industry we are leading the way to a more sustainable cement business. Providing green tech, digital and automation solutions, on-site and remote services, we are the number one partner for our customers whether in new build plants, products and machines or services. With solutions such as polysius® pure oxyfuel as the game-changing solution for carbon capture and storage/usage (CCU, CCS) or our polab® Cal which represents a quantum leap in quality control and process control in a cement plant we are able to offer groundbreaking tools to transform the industry – even today!

In addition, thyssenkrupp Polysius offers innovative and proven solutions for the lime, mining (India), sugar and energy industry. Because we see change as an opportunity and strive to place our solutions and competencies wherever they are impactful. In this way, we support our customers in their day-to-day work as a sparring partner for new tasks and jointly develop individual solutions.

Electrified Thermal Solutions, Inc.

Electrified Thermal Solutions is re-inventing the firebrick to electrify industrial heat. Developed over almost a decade at MIT, our electrically and thermally conductive bricks are the heart of our Joule HiveTM thermal battery. This thermal energy storage system provides the lowest-cost decarbonized heat to even the hottest industrial applications, up to 1,800°C (3,270°F).

KIMA Process Control GmbH

INNOVATION, RELIABILITY AND QUALITY SINCE 1996
Since its foundation in 1996, KIMA Process Control has established itself as a trusted partner to a wide variety of industries. In our work we focus on development, production and marketing for industrial measurement and regulation technologies. KIMA Process Control unites science with industrial demand and is your expert for all purposes of advanced measurement and control in the process industries.
LEADING TECHNOLOGY IN BALL MILL CONTROL
With MILLMASTER KIMA Process Control offers the most robust, open and easy to handle Advanced Control System in the Cement Industry. Since 1996 this ‘Auto-Pilot’ system was installed in hundreds of cement plants to operate mills fully autonomously. The rule-based expert system for Ball Mills includes the latest technologies of Artificial Intelligence. The software can be also used for VRMs and combined systems of Roller Presses and Ball Mills. It secures permanent optimum production and energy efficiency – without any manual interaction necessity.
The development of the so-called “electronic ear” SMARTFILL system started around the year 2000 and was under continuous enhancement and adaptation to modern requirements over the last few years.
SMARTFILL was, and is, a serious revolution in sensor technology as a high-precision, interference-free level measurement method in ball mills. Over 900 systems installed in more than 50 countries worldwide underline the success of this product. It gives the most reliable and useful input values for the MILLMASTER expert system.