Cement News tagged under: Turkey
Ministry ready to act on cement and clinker price rises16 January 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Turkish Ministry of Commerce stated that measures will be taken in Ankara, Anatolia region, to prevent cement and clinker price increases and to relieve domestic supply. The following statements were made in the written statement made by the Ministry: “These products were added to the 'List of Goods for Exports' on 4 September 2021, in order to closely monitor the exports of cement and clinker, which are used extensively in the construction industry, primarily to meet the domestic dem... |
Akcansa Cimento appoints new general manager01 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsAkçansa Cimento , a joint venture between Sabancı Holding and Heidelberg Materials , has appointed Vecih Yılmaz as its new general manager. Mr Yılmaz replaces Mehmet Zeki Kanadikirik, effective from 1 December 2022. “As of today, we are experiencing a change of flag at Akçansa, which sets a model for its industry, inspires its stakeholders and puts the bright future of our country ahead of all its goals. Vecih Yılmaz, who has many years of experience in our group and has implemented ma... |
Aumund supplies second kiln line at Medcem Madencilik26 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsGermany’s Aumund Fördertechnik GmbH is supplying 41 machines for a new kiln line at the Medcem Madencilik cement plant in Silifke in the Turkish province of Mersin. The Aumund supply package comprises six belt bucket elevators, two bucket elevators with central chain, four pan conveyors and 11 drag chain conveyors. The conveying capacities range from 50-900tph.The machines will be used for feeding material to the raw mill, the raw mill silo, the coal mill, the heat exchanger and the cem... |
Turkish ambitions24 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsAfter a challenging 2021, the Turkish cement sector is preparing for more hopeful times ahead with domestic sales expected to be supported by new investments from the 2H22. There are also a number of priorities for the domestic cement industry, including environmental endeavours and promoting the use of roller compacted concrete roads. By TÜRKÇIMENTO, Turkey. New investments in the construction market are expected to help the Turkish cement sector following a challenging 2021 (© bo... |
Dal Engineering delivers two rotary kiln piers23 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsTurkey-based Dal Engineering has delivered two rotary kiln piers, each with a diameter of 3.9m and a length of 44m, to Asos, in Turkey. The two rotary kiln piers were delivered by special wide haulage trucks in August 2022. ASOS serves the mining industry and produces drying technologies for a number of materials, including kaolin, bauxite, limestone and gypsum. The pier kilns stretch 44m in length One of the new rotary kiln piers for Asos is mounted on a deli... |
KHD secures first Pyrorotor® contract in Turkey16 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsAfter demonstrating continuous success over the last few years, predominantly in the Asia-Pacific region, KHD has now received its first Pyrorotor ® order in Turkey. A modular add-on to any existing calciner, the Pyrorotor allows very high thermal substitution rates (TSR) with almost no pre-processing of even the lowest-quality alternative fuels, according to the company. KÇS Kipaş Çimento AŞ awarded the supply and engineering contract to Humboldt Wedag GmbH for the installation of ... |
Votorantim Cimentos records strong performances in Brazil and North America in 2Q2215 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsVotorantim Cimentos’ regional results in the 2Q22 recorded strong revenues despite inflationary pressures. The domestic market of Brazil and operations in Europe, Asia and Africa were the highest performing areas with a decline in Latin American revenues. In Brazil net revenue was BRL3.2bn (US$620.2m) in the second quarter of 2022, a 24 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter was BRL606m, down nine per cent from 2Q21 due to a drop in sa... |
Limak Cement Group has carbon footprint report independently verified22 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsLimak Cement Group ’s Anka plant broke new ground in the Turkish cement industry and became the first cement factory with a verified carbon footprint report. The cement factory in Anka , Turkey, has been awarded a certificate as the first cement factory whose 14064-1:2018 carbon footprint report has been verified by Emicert and QSI, which are accredited in the cement industry. |
Aumund Fördertechnik wins Bursa Çimento order19 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsBursa Çimento Fabrikasi AS is upgrading its entire cement plant to reduce CO₂ emissions and energy consumption to a minimum. The Turkish company has ordered 26 machines from Aumund Fördertechnik in Rheinberg, Germany, for this modernisation. The equipment will be supplied in January 2023. Aumund will supply of six belt bucket elevators, four chain bucket elevators, seven pan conveyors, three arched plate conveyors, three spillage conveyors and three drag chain conveyors. The machin... |
Oyak releases its 2021 Integrated Report15 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsOYAK Cement has published its 2021 Integrated Report in which it announces its plans to be a "game-changer" in the cement industry by focussing on sustainability and digitalisation. The company will continue its activities in terms of improving its energy efficiency and pursue a sustainability strategy that will contribute to achieving Turkey's 2050 net zero target. Its OYAK Cement 4.0 Project, which was developed mainly in-house, includes many firsts for Turkey as well as the global ce... |