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African transformations

28 January 2013, Published under Cement News

South Africa-based cement producer PPC embarked on an extensive modernisation and expansion programme to meet future demand with competitive and energy-efficient plants which comply with future changes to the country’s environmental legislation. However, the company’s drive for transformation touches beyond the purely technological. By Pretoria Portland Cement, South Africa. The upgraded kiln line 6 at PPC’s De Hoek plant boasts a new grate cooler and indirect firing system with mu...

China: ready for a new era?

23 March 2012, Published under Cement News

The 13th China International Cement Industry Exhibition and Cement Conference 2012, which takes place between 28-30 March, is an opportunity for a full gathering of Chinese government officials and industry experts to discuss the state of the country’s cement sector. ICR will be in attendance and is keen to hear what might be expected in the next phase of China’s development. Although construction continues to grow, cement producers are expected to see competition for markets intensif...