IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference 2026: focus on material handling
At the IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference 2026, key topics of the cement industry were addressed, including material handling, alternative fuels and requirements for stable plant operation.
Technical exchange
The IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference combines technical presentations, training sessions, exhibition areas and international industry networking. For DI MATTEO, this exchange is directly relevant, as many of the topics discussed are closely linked to day-to-day plant operation: conveying, dosing, dust control, process optimisation and operational reliability.
The focus is not on individual components, but on the interaction of the entire process chain. Reliable material reception, stable conveying and precise dosing form the basis for consistent operation in cement plants.
Why material handling remains critical
Cement plants operate under demanding conditions: abrasive raw materials, high temperatures, dust, large throughput rates and increasingly heterogeneous alternative fuels. Stable operation requires material flow to be properly engineered and consistently controlled.
This is where bulk material handling technology becomes essential. From material reception through mechanical or pneumatic conveying to discharge and dosing, each element determines whether a process can be operated in a stable, low-emission and cost-efficient manner.
Alternative fuels
A key focus of the IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference 2026 was the handling of alternative fuels. For cement plants, this involves not only new fuel sources but also new requirements for storage, conveying, processing and controlled feeding.
Materials such as refuse-derived fuels, biomass or other heterogeneous streams behave differently from conventional raw materials. They may exhibit varying moisture content, particle size distribution or bulk density. Systems therefore need to be designed for flexibility, robustness and reliable process operation.
Future-oriented plant concepts
Developments in the cement industry indicate that plant design will need to become more adaptable. Alternative fuels, stricter emission requirements and digital process monitoring are changing the demands on technology and engineering.
DI MATTEO supports this development with experience in bulk material handling for cement, lime and gypsum applications – from modular solutions to integrated plant concepts.
