The World Cement Association has announced that China National Building Materials Group (CNBM), has joined its international membership.

"We are delighted to welcome CNBM to our global cement community, and look forward to working with them and our other members to improve best practice and promote the cement industry around the globe," said Norman Greig, Secretary General of the World Cement Association.

"We are also particularly honoured that Mr Song Zhiping, Chairman of CNBM, has agreed to be the keynote speaker at WCA World Cement Conference next month."