Topics Newsroom Positions & Publications Events About cement About CEMBUREAU You are here: HomeAbout cement Advanced search A A A Members Extranet Log In Cement manufacturing process Cement is a fine powder which sets after a few hours when mixed with water, and then hardens in a few days into a solid, strong material. Cement is mainly used to bind fine sand and coarse aggregates together in concrete. Read more An international presence Over the past 30 years, the cement industry has witnessed an accelerated internationalisation. European cement companies, albeit operating predominantly through regional markets, have positioned themselves as key actors throughout the world. Read more Cement industry - main characteristics The cost of cement plants is usually above € 150M per million tonnes of annual capacity, with correspondingly high costs for modifications. Each tonne of cement produced requires 60 to 130 kilogrammes of fuel oil or its equivalent, depending on the cement variety and the process used, and about 105 KWh of electricity. Read more Key facts & figures The following section contains key facts & figures about our industry. Copyright and Producer of Database Rights reserved to CEMBUREAU. Reproduction and dissemination are authorised provided the source is acknowledged: CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association Read more Latest news CEMBUREAU News 2015 Activity Report now available! May 2016 Eurobrief now available! Q4 2015 Quarterly economic report now available! Eurobrief Industry highlights socio-economic impact of including Refractory Ceramic Fibres under REACH Annex XIV Position Paper CEMBUREAU responds to survey on European standardisation system Position Paper CEMBUREAU responds to EU 2020 Strategy: Long-term investment security is key Position Paper Facts & Figures 2015 Activity Report now available! Quarterly economic report – Q4 2015 CEMBUREAU Quarterly Economic Report – Q3 2015 CEMBUREAU Cement & concrete: Key facts & figures World Statistical Review 2001 - 2011 now available CEMBUREAU Rue d'Arlon 55 BE-1040 Brussels Tel: +32 2 234 10 11 Fax: +32 2 230 47 20 How to reach us Contact us Sitemap Glossary (C) 2016 CEMBUREAU