Managing change Premium
HeidelbergCement’s acquisition of Italcementi in 2016 has accelerated the growth of this major global cement and aggregates giant, which is now ranked as the fourth- largest pla...
Anniversary
26 posts · Page 2 of 3
Cement logistics: the end of the beginning Premium
In 1988 Commodore still sold over one million units of its C64, nicknamed “The Model T of personal computers”, and commercial logistics software was in its infancy. We have come...
LC3: a promising alternative Premium
The drive for a sustainable construction industry has triggered the development of a range of building materials that serve as sustainable alternatives to Portland cement. The d...
Materials & quality: 30 years on Premium
The development of new cement types and demands on fuels as well as changes in process requirements have led to key changes in cement production over the last three decades. New...
ICR interviews thyssenkrupp's Frank Ruoss
In the July issue of ICR, equipment specialists throughout the cement sector reflect on their achievements in the past three decades and look to what the cement industry can exp...
Driving operational excellence at Votorantim Premium
Sustained investment in several areas of plant operations as a result of its drive for operational excellence has paid off for Votorantim’s Vidal Ramos plant in Brazil. By Alvar...
ICR interviews Cementir's Francesco Caltagirone Jr
In the July issue of ICR, cement associations and producers reflect on the past three decades, highlight the industry’s achievements and look at the way ahead as climate change ...
Agents of change Premium
Like the steel and automotive sectors, the cement landscape has experienced a far-reaching transformation over the last 30 years. In the mid-1980s, local players outgrew their l...
2048 predicted Premium
The 30th anniversary of the first publication of International Cement Review (ICR) in July 1988 has arrived. While last month’s Technical Forum considered the major changes in t...
Empire builder Premium
In this exclusive interview with ICR, Thomas Schmidheiny (72), major shareholder and Honorary Chairman of LafargeHolcim, traces the origins of the company from its single plant ...