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The Group's Quarterly Product Exchange

NeoCem is a pioneering French company developing low-carbon binders through a patented flash calcination process that transforms construction-site clay into a Portland cement alternative — reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional cement production.

To support its first industrial unit in Saint-Maximin (Oise), operational from 2025 with a capacity of 200,000 tonnes of flash-calcined clay per year, NeoCem partnered with WAM to design and implement the material handling chain — from clay collection through to final processing.

The solution centres on cascading screw conveyors: a closed system that prevents dust dispersion into the environment and protects the clay from moisture contamination during transfer to the storage silo. Compared to pneumatic conveying, the screw conveyor configuration proved both technically superior and more cost-effective, eliminating the need for a dedicated dedusting system entirely.

At Rio Beton's concrete batching plant in Monzuno, Italy, cement discharge from silo relied on a compressed-air fluidisation system — functional, but demanding in terms of maintenance: worn nozzles, pipes clogged with cement, and interventions only possible with an empty silo.

The switch to DUPLOCON SILO eliminated the need for air pipes and nozzles in the cone area, reducing the number of components exposed to wear and simplifying daily operations. Installation was carried out on the existing silo through a mechanical adaptation at the cone — making DUPLOCON SILO a viable option for both new installations and revamping projects.

After a short commissioning phase, discharge performance improved measurably. With a vibrator cycle of 10 seconds ON / 10 seconds OFF, the system delivered consistent flow continuity and a slightly higher discharge rate than before — with no material leakage reported over 3–4 months of operation.

The operational impact went beyond efficiency: fewer components to inspect, less risk of cement leakage, and a cleaner, safer working environment around the silo.

The Bags & Micro-Batch Feeders Division introduces COMPT, the next-generation bag compaction machine designed to reduce the volume of conventional process bags — up to 25 kg — making waste collection more efficient and production areas cleaner and better organised.

Built as a significant evolution of its predecessor, COMPT combines a more compact footprint with halved installed power — from 3 kW down to 1.5 kW — without compromising on compression performance. The machine is manufactured entirely in AISI 304 stainless steel, features the new S6 gearbox, and uses Polizene sliding bars for smooth, low-maintenance operation.

COMPT offers three installation configurations: open (for connection to custom hoppers), stand-alone, and integrated directly with the RSM — giving it the flexibility to fit a wide range of production environments. Compacted bags are collected via a continuous Longopac system, minimising accumulation around the workstation.

Available for sale by end of 2026, with production starting in January 2027. Units will also be available for live demonstration at trade fairs.

Four days, colleagues from across APAC and one shared goal: turning innovation into business opportunities. At WAM Wuxi, Product Managers introduced the latest solutions through a practical focus on customer needs, applications and market potential.

The event also celebrated the 30th anniversary of WAM China and the opening of the new showroom, where customers and partners can experience WAM® technology and quality first-hand.

The regional Sales & Marketing Meeting then brought together General Managers, Sales Managers and Corporate representatives to translate the Group's priorities into local action, with a special focus on the F.R.E.E. macro-sectors.