Best Wca Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Building a Greener Future: Inside Material Evolution’s Cement Revolution 35:12

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at Carbon Re and WCA Member, talks to David Hughes, Chief Scientific Officer at Material Evolution, to discuss how the company is pioneering ultra-low carbon cement with its patented Alkali Fusion® technology and AI-driven innovation. They go o…

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Project OZ: Revolutionising Cement Production with Furno and Ozinga 32:55

6M ago32:55

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Gurinder Nagra, Founder of Furno Materials, and Marty Ozinga IV, CEO of Ozinga, about Project OZ, an exciting collaboration between both companies, backed by a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. This innovative project aims to revolutionise cement production by utilising c…

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The Opportunity for Big Data Sets in Industrial Applications of AI 18:51

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In our first podcast of 2025, Ian Riley talks to Sherif Elsayed-Ali, Partner at Nexus Climate, about the launch of the Industrial Decarbonization AI Coalition (IDAIC) and how it aims to advance the use of artificial intelligence in driving industrial decarbonisation through collaboration with manufacturers, AI startups, and research organisations.…

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Investor Perspective at the End of 2024 29:00

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Join Ian Riley in the second episode of our new mini-series of the Clinker Factor Podcast, where he chats to Tobias Woerner, Managing Director of Equity Research, Building & Construction at Stifel Europe, about the cement industry from an investment perspective. This episode focuses on the differences between the market in Europe and North America.…

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WCA Awards: A Very Impressive Project at CIMAT 28:47

10M ago28:47

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Abdelillah Yamoul (Kiln Manager) and Hicham Raji (Quality Manager) of WCA Member Ciments de l’Atlas about the work done to improve performance at its Ben Ahmed Plant which received two awards at this year's WCA Annual Conference: Health and Safety Award & Plant Improvement Project - Special …

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AI and the Cement Industry 25:42

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Josh Vernon, CEO of Carbon Re and WCA Member, about his background and journey to becoming CEO, and the important role that it's AI-powered solution plays in identifying energy inefficiencies, cutting costs and reducing carbon emissions across the cement industry.…

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Investor Perspective: Good Trading Results Despite Volume Weakness 16:32

1y ago16:32

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Join Ian Riley in the first episode of our new mini-series of the Clinker Factor Podcast, where he chats to Tobias Woerner, Managing Director of Equity Research, Building & Construction at Stifel Europe, about the cement industry from an investment perspective, earnings of listed companies, M&A activities, and several other market developments.…

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Nurturing the Market for Low Carbon Concrete 32:17

1y ago32:17

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Ben Azoula-Victory, Managing Director of Love Concrete, and Thomas Petithuguenin, CEO of C2CA, about the ConcreteZero initiative from the Climate Group. ConcreteZero is unusual in that it is led by users (developers and contractors) and takes a practical, data driven approach to evaluating l…

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Improving the Usage of AFR Through Machine Learning 25:33

1y ago25:33

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Tang Jun, Vice President of Huaxin Cement Co., Ltd. and WCA Member, about the latest developments at its Kunming Chongde Plant which received this year's WCA Innovation Award for its contribution to the efficiency of cement plants and new practices from which other companies can learn.…

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The Future of Cement 26:59

1+ y ago26:59

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Matthias Mersmann, CTO of KHD Humboldt Wedag, and WCA Member, about the latest developments in cement technology and how the industry is addressing the challenges of climate change.By World Cement Association

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Developments in CCUS and SCMs 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

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In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Fouad Kammoun, Director Sales – Near East, Middle East and Central Asia of Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG, about his experience in the cement industry and the organisation's latest projects in developing carbon capture technology.By World Cement Association

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Life of Balls: Balls Deep Ep 11 - Free-Range Pineapples and B-hole Fisting with Paris Knight 1:17:42

1+ y ago1:17:42

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This time on the podcast we're joined at the table by the beautiful and talented Paris Knight and we wax intellectual about everything from the best neighborhoods in Orlando and what it means to be a "Free-Range Pineapple" in Florida to making your chickens feel safe in your pen and fisting men's b-holes! It was a super fun episode you don't want t…

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Is Seratech’s CCU Technology a Practical Way of Using a Cement Plant’s Emissions? 17:56

1+ y ago17:56

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Sam Draper, CEO of Seratech, about Seratech’s technology, business model and whether the technology can be scaled to a size interesting to a cement plant.By World Cement Association

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Life of Balls: Balls Deep Ep 10 - XXX Film & Exotic Dancing Superstar Lory Lace 1:07:48

1+ y ago1:07:48

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This time on the podcast the beautiful and talented Lory Lace joins us at the table to talk about her life in porn, how she turned stripping into a business and takes a walk down memory lane with the boys as they take the opportunity of talking to a veteran stripper to reminisce. It was really fun episode to record and we hope you enjoy it. For aud…

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Innovation On Product And Business Model 25:00

1+ y ago25:00

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In our first podcast of 2024, Ian Riley talks to Thomas Atkinson, Head of International Affairs at Hoffmann Green Cement, about the award winning clinker free technology developed by Hoffmann and their approach to promoting their products directly with developers.By World Cement Association

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Life of Balls: Balls Deep Ep 9 - Australian XXX Porn Super Star Luci Power 1:26:45

1+ y ago1:26:45

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This time on the podcast the fuck up is NOT Wayne's fault! The video file of the first 26 minutes was corrupted but we had clean audio so you can still listen to us getting Balls Deep in Aussie XXX Adult Superstar Luci Power so, again, sorry about that. Although if you're here you're only interested in the audio anyway so enjoy this super fun episo…

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Life of Balls: Balls Deep Ep 8 - Kendra Heart 1:16:06

1+ y ago1:16:06

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This time on the podcast we get Balls Deep in the very beautiful and incredibly talented Kendra Heart! Kendra has been a friend of the show since the very beginning which made this pod one of the best so far! We delve deep into Kendra's past while Dan asks the questions you didn't even know could be asked. It's time to get Balls Deep in Triple X Ad…

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Could Modular Waste Heat Recovery Plants Have an Application in the Cement Industry? 22:47

2y ago22:47

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to both Dr. Andreas Sichert, CEO & Co-founder, and Markus Lintl, Head of Industry & New Business at Orcan Energy AG, about modular WHR and possible application in the cement industry including in decarbonising logistics and the supply chain.By World Cement Association

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Balls Deep in Kiki Klout 1:10:30

2y ago1:10:30

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This time on the podcast Wayne fucks up before we even get started by stopping the video recording before we started getting Balls Deep in Kiki Klout but this is the audio version so who gives a fuck?!?!? Podcasts were meant to be listened to! We got a great episode though as we ask Kik all the pressing questions we have about anal on camera, prefe…

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Increasing The Supply and Quality of SCMs 26:28

2y ago26:28

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In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Carbon Upcycling Technologies founder and CEO, Apoorv Sinha, about the challenges of running and growing a start up and the use of Carbon Upcycling’s technology to expand the availability as well as the cementitious properties of SCMs.By World Cement Association

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Improving Safety With Automation Solutions 26:17

2y ago26:17

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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley speaks to Siegfried Andraess, Global Industry Manager Building Materials & Glass of SICK AG and WCA Member, about the influence of process automation on the cement industry, the role of real-time data monitoring, and the opportunity to use automation solutions to improve safety performance.…

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"The One Where They Introduce Dan" 1:22:18

2y ago1:22:18

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This is a special episode of the podcast we recorded to introduce you to our long time friend and new Co-Host of the show, Dirty Danny. Find out how we all know each other, why Dan decided to move to Florida and what the future holds for the WCA crew!By Kyle Balls, Wayne Caine

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Superstar MILF Porn Phenom Krystal Davis 1:12:14

2y ago1:12:14

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This time on the podcast we had MILF porn phenom Krystal Davis in the studio (our first podcast in the new studio) to talk about dating/marriage in the industry, the lack of a definitive porn database on the internet, more stories from Kyle's time in the clubs and a lot more!By Kyle Balls, Wayne Caine

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Life of Balls: Balls Deep Ep 4 - Carmela Clutch 1:21:34

2y ago1:21:34

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This time on the podcast we had XXX adult film star Carmela Clutch on the mic to talk about whatever pops up!By Kyle Balls, Wayne Caine

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Climate Change Impact and Adaptation 28:11

2y ago28:11

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In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley speaks to Tom Mitchell, Executive Director of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), on the potential of the Loss and Damage Fund, the pressures that climate-vulnerable developing countries face, and the innovative approaches we can take to combat climate change.…

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"It Was a Felony But They Dropped It To a Misty Meaner" 1:03:20

2y ago1:03:20

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This time on the podcast we had XXX adult film star Misty Meaner on the mic to talk about when she started getting freaky (both personally and professionally), "civilian" jobs we've had and Wayne's porn name!By Kyle Balls, Wayne Caine

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New Cementitious Materials And Cross Country Cooperation. An example From Northern Europe 19:08

2y ago19:08

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Mirjam-Kim Rääbis, Product Developer at UP Catalyst, and Dr. Inger Lise Alsvik, Scientific Researcher at Saferock, about their organisation's most recent collaboration to start developing carbon negative concrete, the challenges of being a start-up, and the opportunities and advantages of working with national i…

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Harnessing Direct Solar to Fuel Low-Carbon Cement Kilns 22:28

2y ago22:28

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Dr. Gianluca Ambrosetti, CEO and Founder of Synhelion, about the challenges and opportunities of bringing solar fuels to market and the pioneering technology behind the development of solar clinker.By World Cement Association

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The Black List (feat. Charley Hart and Gigi Dior) 1:31:30

2y ago1:31:30

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It's been a minute but we're back! This time We're joined by our friends Charley Hart and Gigi Dior to discuss the usual corny stuff with Kyle as well as share their takes on monogamy, polyamory and sex/dating in general and, of course, Charley's infamous "Black List". Come along dear listeners, as we get some insight on the true life of a camgirl/…

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Could Carbon Nanotubes Create A New Concrete? 25:33

2y ago25:33

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In the latest episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley speaks to Hari Harikumar, VP & GM Advanced Carbon & Membranes of CHASM Advanced Materials and WCA Member about the development of the world's largest nanotube reactor and the potential application of nanotubes to cement and concrete.By World Cement Association

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A Conversation With "Cousin" Matt Saxx 1:03:39

2+ y ago1:03:39

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Our First Podcast!!!!! Since it's our first we decide to go deep into Kyle's origin story so he never has to tell it again, we read some viewer mail, Kyle takes questions live on Instagram some of those club stories you guys all love so much and much more. Matt Saxx of Glazzed Studios joins us at the table... hopefully he learned something and you …

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Changes in European Market Requirements 22:14

2+ y ago22:14

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Fabien Charbonnel, CEO of WCA Corporate Member - Cem'In'Eu, about the changing requirements of his customers, the impact of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the development of low carbon cement.By World Cement Association

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Can AI Make Better Concrete? 25:36

2+ y ago25:36

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Alex Hall, CEO of Concrete.ai and WCA Member, about his experiences in the concrete industry, the importance of artificial intelligence in optimising concrete performance, and the potential to reduce costs and carbon emissions.By World Cement Association

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Biogenic Fuels And Other Trends In Alternative Fuels 23:40

2+ y ago23:40

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to Dirk Lechtenberg, Managing Director & Founder of WCA Member MVW Lechtenberg and Partner about the trend towards biogenic fuels and emerging technologies in AFR.By World Cement Association

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Business Strategy, Climate Action And Employee Mobilisation - International Women's Day 2023 Special Episode 31:43

2+ y ago31:43

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In this special International Women's Day episode of the Clinker Factor podcast, Ian Riley speaks to Madhumita Basu, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer of Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd, about her experiences, Nuvoco's sustainability strategy, the importance of gender diversity and the opening of its first all-women plant.…

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The Top 3 Decarbonisation Opportunities Up To 2030 18:27

2+ y ago18:27

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In this episode, Ian Riley speaks to David Boyd, CCO of Carbon Re and WCA Member, about their recent whitepaper “Three technologies to reduce climate change” as well as their development of the world's first AI-powered platform for decarbonising energy-intensive industries like cement. The whitepaper can be found at: https://carbonre.com/resources/…

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Meet the Innovators Who Are Developing New Ways to Make Cement 31:45

2+ y ago31:45

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In our first podcast of 2023, Gurinder Nagra (Founder of Furno Materials) and Greg Houchins (Founder of Chement), join Ian Riley to discuss their ideas, the challenges of commercialising new cement technologies, and the advantages of working with the Breakthrough Energy Fellows.By World Cement Association

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Material Evolution: Novel Geopolymers and Machine Learning 22:21

3y ago22:21

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In this episode, Ian Riley talks to Liz Gilligan, Founder of Material Evolution, about building a business based on currently unused sources of cementitious materials, the challenges of launching new products and Material Evolution’s journey as a tech start-up.By World Cement Association

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Decarbonising Cement in the MENA Region: Conceptualising a Common Roadmap to Net Zero 20:00

3y ago20:00

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In this special Clinker Factor bonus episode, Ian Riley, WCA CEO and Amr Nader, CEO of A³&Co talk to Manon Burbidge, WCA, on the specificities of what's needed to decarbonise the cement industry in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, the first steps of a roadmap towards net zero that require minimum investment, and also WCA's annual confere…

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Integrating Climate Risks and Opportunities into Decision Making: The Latest on ESG Investing Trends and Impacts on the Cement Industry 19:20

3+ y ago19:20

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In this episode, Ian Riley talks to David McNeil of Sustainable Fitch on the latest news and trends in the world of ESG investing, and the impacts these will have on the global cement and concrete industry. They cover carbon offsets, carbon markets, the expectations of ESG investors and dependence on thermal coal.…

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The Role of Concrete in Cooling the World's Cities 27:57

3+ y ago27:57

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Greg Kats and Vivian Loftness of the Smart Surfaces Coalition join Ian Riley to discuss the role of concrete in the palette of smart surfaces that planners have available to reduce the risks of climate-induced heat waves and flooding in the world's cities.By World Cement Association

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Breaking the Bias in the Concrete Industry - International Women's Day 2022 Special Episode 33:44

3+ y ago33:44

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In this special International Women's Day episode of the Clinker Factor podcast, Ian Riley talks to three women who are breaking the bias in the concrete industry - Nicole Campbell (Yorkton Concrete/Concrete Saskatchewan), Chen Yu (China Concrete Products Association) and Alana Guzzetta (US Concrete) - about their work, their experiences and their …

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"It's Not One Size Fits All!" - The Latest In Low Carbon Concretes from Ozinga 23:19

3+ y ago23:19

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Ryan Cialdella of Ozinga talks to Ian Riley all things low carbon concrete - from prices, using new products for projects, interest in blended products, supply chain cooperation, and challenges present and future for the industry.By World Cement Association

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COP26: Reflections and Lessons for the Cement and Concrete Industry 21:01

4y ago21:01

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Ian Riley and Manon Burbidge reflect on their time at COP26, discussing the outcomes of the conference, and what the cement and concrete industry can learn, including setting targets to 2030, adaptation and resilience, finance, climate justice and the need for deep collaboration.By World Cement Association

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"Collaboration is Key" - Everything You Should Know About Low Carbon Concrete 32:18

4y ago32:18

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In this episode, Ian talks to Herb Burton of US Concrete, on everything low carbon concrete, including appetite for the product, need for investment, standardisation, the role of the cement sector and transparency.By World Cement Association

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Opportunities to Improve Cement Production Efficiency and Lower Emissions Using AI 23:02

4y ago23:02

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Ian Riley talks to Liran Akavia, COO of Seebo, about how AI can improve efficiency and lower carbon emissions in the cement industry. The discussion takes us from what process-based AI is, the benefits it can have for the industry's decarbonisation efforts, how to implement it and what producers could gain in terms of better quality, better profita…

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Carbon8 Systems - Helping the Cement Industry Become Carbon Negative Using CO2 and Cement Bypass Dust 24:36

4y ago24:36

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In this episode, Ian talks to Dr Paula Carey, a Founding Director of Carbon8 Systems, the owner of a technology which uses mineralisation and carbonation to treat industrial residues such as cement bypass dust, using CO2 captured directly from flue gas, to produce a lightweight aggregate product. Ian and Paula discuss the science behind this proces…

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Technology & Decarbonisation Part 4: The Future of Cement Technologies 28:51

4y ago28:51

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In the fourth and final episode of our Technology and Decarbonisation mini-series with KHD, Ian Riley and Matthias Mersmann discuss the future of the cement industry, and the technologies that will help us reach net-zero. CCUS, circular economy, intensifying cooperation, oxyfuels and increasing efficiency all feature on this exciting road to decarb…

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Interviewing the Interviewers - The Cement Industry from the Perspective of Trade Media 42:48

4y ago42:48

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In this episode, Ian Riley turns the tables on Thomas Armstrong (ICR), Peter Edwards (Global Cement) and David Bizley (World Cement) covering an array of topics from the holistic viewpoint afforded to editors of cement trade magazines. This fascinating episode discusses the effects of COVID-19 on the cement and media industries, the future of confe…

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Updates from the Korean Cement Industry 24:43

4y ago24:43

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Join Ian Riley in this latest Clinker Factor podcast as he speaks to Chang-Ki Lee, Vice President of the Korea Cement Association. Key topics of discussion include the country's issues with overcapacity, the Korean industry's progress towards decarbonisation, and the price and demand for cement.By World Cement Association