Author: CemenTürk Dergisi

Sedat Esen Esen Mining Consulting (EMC), Sydney, Australia Abstract Flyrock is considered to be one of the main environmental effects in Drill and Blast operations at quarries affecting the safety and sustainability (Licence-to-Operate) of the sites. Damage to life, mining equipment and buildings can be severe if flyrock becomes a problem. Flyrock awareness should be built into the Drill and Blast process, right from the beginning of the design stage to the firing stage. With good blasting practice and well-supervised charging of blastholes, the chances of excessive flyrock are negligible. This paper explores the causes and consequences of flyrock, particularly…

As the largest cement plant in Türkiye and Europe, Medcem Cement Group is rapidly integrating AI-powered digital robots into its production facilities as part of its ongoing digital transformation journey — shaping the future of the industry. Operating with a focus on efficiency and sustainable production in the cement sector, Medcem Cement Group continues to maximize productivity by implementing AI-supported applications across production, maintenance, and quality departments, and by automating rule-based tasks across all units through digital robots. With a vision to become the world’s most digital cement plant, Medcem Cement Group ensures that all repetitive and rule-driven processes are…

Akçansa’s Samsun Ladik Plant has successfully completed the independent audit conducted by the Economic Enterprise of the Turkish Ready Mixed Concrete Association Quality Assurance System (KGS) and was awarded the “Responsible Sourcing Certificate” at the Gold Level by the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC). With the Ladik Cement Plant also achieving the CSC Gold Level Certificate, Akçansa has become the first and only building materials producer in Turkey to have all of its cement plants certified at this level. Continuing its efforts to use resources efficiently, Akçansa is consistently recognized for its sustainability-focused initiatives. The Ladik Plant received its certificate at…

In the “Türkiye’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises 2024” report announced by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO), the cement sector once again demonstrated its production strength clearly. 14 companies operating in the cement sector have successfully made it onto this list, which represents one of the most important driving forces of the Turkish economy. Maintaining its leadership position in the sector, OYAK Cement ranked 43rd on the list, followed by Çimko at 94th and Akçansa at 103rd. Limak Cement ranked 107th, while Çimsa and Medcem entered the list at 139th and 195th positions, respectively. OYAK Cement and Çimko ranked within…

Organized through the collaboration of the Federation of Building Products Manufacturers (YÜF) and the Mimar Sinan Sectoral Excellence Center, the seminar titled “Concrete, Mortars, and Their Components Used in Structures” was hosted by Ankara Mimar Sinan Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School. The event, held with the support of TÜRKÇİMENTO, brought together approximately 80 participants. During the opening session, Ayşe Şahiner, General Coordinator of the Mimar Sinan Sectoral Excellence Center, delivered a presentation highlighting the center’s activities. School Principal Levent Kırcı and Provincial Directorate of National Education Vocational and Technical Education Branch Manager Ercan Kocakaya also emphasized the critical role…

Akçansa has once again demonstrated its leadership in the industry by winning a total of four awards from two prestigious organizations for its efforts focused on sustainability and social responsibility. Operating under the partnership of Sabancı Holding and Heidelberg Materials, Akçansa received the first prize in the Social Responsibility category at the 30th Golden Plumb International Building Catalog Awards for its STEM Workshop project, carried out in collaboration with Bricks4Kidz® Türkiye. Aimed at supporting second-grade primary school students through robotic coding education, the project is a strong reflection of the company’s long-term social impact vision. In addition, Akçansa was honored…

Operating across the chemicals, paint, port operations, and real estate sectors, Polisan Holding has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 via the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP). The Holding reported consolidated revenues of TRY 1.5 billion in the first three months of the year, along with a gross profit of TRY 246 million and an EBITDA of TRY 140 million. Polisan Holding CEO Cantekin Dinçerler shared the following insights regarding the results: “For the past two years, global and regional developments have continued to challenge market conditions. The global economic slowdown, shrinking domestic demand, and the widening…

Holcim and ELEMENTAL introduced a new biochar-based technology that transforms buildings into carbon sinks during the 2025 Architecture Biennale. Applicable in cement, mortar, and concrete, this innovative solution can be used across all types of construction projects—from infrastructure to industrial and residential developments. The first application of this technology was realized in a prototype housing unit designed to meet essential needs. Developed with an “incremental design” approach, the unit enables rapid and efficient construction while empowering individuals to complete their homes over time. Holcim’s new biochar concrete mix incorporates 100% recycled aggregates and significantly reduces carbon emissions. Biochar is produced…

Fabien Charbonnel, Director at the World Cement Association (WCA) and Directeur Général of Cem’In’Eu, has expressed support for proposals to align the UK and EU carbon markets, emphasizing the benefits of a unified system in promoting fairer cross-border competition and reducing the risk of carbon leakage. In his statement, Charbonnel noted: “For UK-based cement producers, alignment could remove disadvantages when exporting to the EU if UK carbon prices exceed those in Europe. However, it is worth noting that EU producers exporting to the UK would similarly benefit from greater price parity. While the current impact on cross-border trade volumes in…

Limak Cement has become one of the first 10 corporate Turkish companies to receive approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term emission reduction target for 2030 and net-zero target for 2050. As a leading company in the Turkish cement industry, Limak Cement has taken another significant step in the fight against climate change and in advancing sustainability. The company’s emission reduction commitments, aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target, have been scientifically validated and approved by the SBTi. This milestone confirms that Limak Cement’s comprehensive sustainability strategy is in line with globally recognized, science-based standards. Limak…