ASCEM is a research and knowledge center for stony building materials in the fields of cement, concrete and high temperature processes. In these fields, ASCEM offers consultancy, search for solutions and provide complete service, for process improvement and research for new products.ASCEM is a flexible and professional organization, the core part of which is a group of high-educated specialists with a lot experience in research and development. The activities of ASCEM include consultancy and research, development of innovative building materials, products and production processes. Some examples are ASCEM cement and concrete, and glass and ceramic materials as well. ASCEM maintains an extended national and an international network, consisting of universities, research institutes and works together with these parties. Development in knowledge fields is also facilitated by participating in technical committees and conferences.