On June 25, 2026, the kick-off meeting was held for the newly launched NiGebZ research project, “Reduction of CO2 Emissions through Targeted Lowering of Peak Firing Temperatures in Brick Firing.” The...
The architecture of the Mainz Customs Harbour reflects the turbulent history of the harbour area – and it is precisely this authenticity that blrm architekten have drawn upon in their façade design....
Wienerberger, an international provider of solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management, announced on...
Even before completing his degree in process engineering—with a focus on industrial furnace construction and thermal engineering—at the Technical University of Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Eckhard Rimpel had...
In many brickworks, significant potential for savings remains untapped, even though tried-and-tested solutions are available and the investment often pays for itself within a short period of time – in...
1 IntroductionIn Germany, the brick and tile industry emits about 1.73 million tons of CO2 per year [1]. More than 56% of this emission is due to the use of natural gas for the drying and firing...
According to a press release dated 10 June 2026 from Confindustria Ceramica, the association of Italian ceramic manufacturers, the Italian ceramics industry achieved a turnover of 7.5 billion euros in...
Hispalyt, the Spanish association of brick and roof tile manufacturers, presented the sector’s performance for 2025 and the key challenges facing the industry in the areas of housing, energy and...
Housing developmentAccording to the Dutch national statistics office Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS), the number of new homes completed in 2025 fell for the third year running. The net figure...
