Cement News tagged under: interview
Pisco for Peru12 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsCaliza Cemento INKA is active in the Peruvian cement and concrete sector and has been supplying the country’s central region with cement since 2007. Now the company is looking forward to bringing its Pisco grinding plant online. ICR speaks with Carlos Choy, Caliza Cemento INKA’s CEO. At Cemento INKA’s Caliza plant, the kiln is currently out of action and the plant only operates 0.5Mta of grinding capacity ICR: How did the founding of the company come about in 2002? And what did... |
The Cemex way to the future03 May 2022, Published under Cement NewsCemex is one of the biggest cement producers worldwide, with leading positions in cement, aggregates and ready-mix. ICR caught up with CEO Fernando A González for a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from the impact of the pandemic, Cemex’s strategic priorities and targets, decarbonisation and the future of the cement industry. “With current, available and proven technologies, processes and materials, we can continue reducing CO2 in our operations by up to 40 per cent b... |
Ecocem: supporting Europe’s Green deal14 March 2022, Published under Cement NewsSince its foundation in 2003 Ecocem has been a driving force in establishing the use of low-carbon cement using slag as a key raw material. ICR spoke with its Managing Director, Conor O’Riain, about the company’s developments and its expectations going forward. Conor O’Riain, managing director of Ecocem, speaks with ICR about the company’s achievements to date and challenges ahead ICR: How has Ecocem evolved since its founding and where are its cement plants located today? ... |
Decarbonisation and grinding innovation01 March 2022, Published under Cement NewsChristian Pfeiffer (Germany) is one of the leading suppliers for grinding and separation technologies to the global cement industry. Martin Paterson, managing director, discusses the latest trends in cement manufacturing technology and the potential for decarbonisation to drive innovation in grinding technologies. Martin Paterson, Managing Director of Christian Pfeiffer ICR: Can you give us a ‘virtual tour’ of Christian Pfeiffer and its main activities? Martin Paterson (MP... |
Africa’s 2022 trading outlook14 February 2022, Published under Cement NewsAs the African cement sector begins to adjust to a post-pandemic climate, Harpreet Duggal, CEO of trading company Black Rock Cement, UAE, and former CEO of Dangote Cement Tanzania, shares his expert opinion on the outlook for cement trade in the region in 2022. Harpreet Duggal, CEO Black Rock Cement ICR: Could you provide a brief overview of Black Rock Cement’s operations and the global markets it supplies with cement, clinker and raw materials? Harpreet Duggal (HD): Black R... |
Egyptian promise01 February 2021, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Egypt is among the leading companies in the domestic building materials sector with a long-standing history in the country. Despite current market headwinds and the impact of COVID-19, Solomon Baumgartner-Aviles, the newly-appointed CEO of Lafarge Egypt, explains why the country holds much promise for the group globally and the MEA region, and outlines strategies for overcoming challenges. By Lafarge Egypt, Egypt. Lafarge Egypt provides an insight into the effects of the COVID... |
ICCC and Czech cement16 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe 15th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) will take place in Prague, the Czech Republic, on 16-20 September 2019. ICR speaks with Jan Gemrich of the Czech Cement Association and Lukas Perka of VUMO about the conference and the latest developments in the Czech cement sector. ICCC 2015, which took place in Beijing, China, provided a forum for cement scientists and producers alike Carbon capture and reuse as well as the reduction of all GHG are becoming maj... |
Votorantim: solid but flexible28 August 2019, Published under Cement NewsBrazil’s largest cement producer and a key international player, Votorantim Cimentos embraces the concept of being a solid company that is responsive to change. New global CEO Marcelo Castelli speaks with ICR about expectations for the markets in which it operates, changes to its business model in terms of portfolio diversification, and achievements under the company’s strong commitment to sustainablity and tackling climate change. Marcelo Castelli, Votorantim Cimentos’ new global CEO... |
The weigh ahead20 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsICR speaks with Francesco Ferrandico, CEO of FLSmidth Pfister, about the company’s achievements to date, the latest product development and the way ahead in weighfeeder technology. Francesco Ferrandico, CEO of FLSmidth Pfister, at the company’s headquarters in Augsburg, Germany ICR: What can you tell us about Ludwig Pfister who founded the original company – Ludwig Pfister Weighing Co in 1894? Francesco Ferrandico (FF): Ludwig Pfister was a blacksmith, who lived in the south... |
Fostering mutual understanding19 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsAhead of the 23rd Arab International Cement Conference and Exhibition (AICCE23) in Amman, Jordan, ICR speaks with Mohammad Khalaf Mohammad Al Manaseer, CEO of Manaseer Industrial Complex and representative of Jordan on the Board of Directors of the Arab Union for Cement and Building Materials. Mohammad Al Manaseer, CEO of Manaseer Industrial Complex ICR: Who founded the Manaseer Industrial Complex? Mohammad Khalaf Mohammad Al Manaseer (MKMAM): Manaseer Industrial Complex (MI... |