In this episode of the World Cement Podcast, David Bizley is joined by Scott Ziegler, CEO of CemAI to explore the role of AI & ML in the cement industry. This episode covers everything from changes in the control room, to dispelling fears around personnel replacement, and exploring the importance of adequate cybersecurity.

Topics covered include:

• The impact on operations and cement quality
• Key factors to consider when adopting AI
• Countering the myth of job losses – how AI can enhance personnel rather than replace them
• The importance of cybersecurity in the modern cement industry
• And more...

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This episode of the World Cement Podcast is sponsored by CemAI and their new process optimisation solution: CemAI Process Optimiser. Combining the power of AI & Machine Learning with cement-specific expertise, CemAI Process Optimiser enables a step-change in production volumes, energy efficiency and consistent quality output.

Find out more at cemai.com

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast, Paul Monaghan, Head of Sustainability at Mannok, joins Senior Editor, David Bizley, to explore Mannok’s acquisition by Çimsa, the company’s approach to sustainability and decarbonisation, and the unique challenges and opportunities posed by operating on the island of Ireland.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The acquisition by Çimsa and the direction of the company today
• Mannok's approach to sustainability and decarbonisation
• The role of geography on decarbonisation decisions
• The advantages of operating on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic

If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to rate, review and subscribe. And take a moment to check out our library of episodes, featuring interviews with many leading players in the cement industry.

This episode of the World Cement Podcast is sponsored by CemAI and their new process optimisation solution: CemAI Process Optimiser. Combining the power of AI & Machine Learning with cement-specific expertise, CemAI Process Optimiser enables a step-change in production volumes, energy efficiency and consistent quality output.

Find out more at cemai.com

In this special joint episode of the World Cement Podcast and Cementing Europe’s Future Senior Editor David Bizley is once again joined by Koen Coppelholle, CEO of Cement Europe (formerly CEMBUREAU). The two discuss the reasons behind the rebrand, a new action plan for cement, and the future of the industry.

Topics covered include:

• Rebranding from CEMBUREAU to Cement Europe
• Changing priorities for the cement industry
• The Cement Action Plan
• The need for financing and demand-side measures
• Policy and the road ahead

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