Cement News tagged under: modernisation
US$125m CAF loan signed for Guayaquil project03 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Ecuador SA has signed a loan contract for US$125m with the Latin American development bank, CAF. The funds will finance the modernisation of Holcim’s Guayaquil plant. The upgrade programme will see clinker production capacity rise to 3.4Mta, enabling to replace current clinker imports by domestic production and reduce the country’s currency outflow. In addition, some 20 per cent of the investment will be directed to environmental technology to improve the plant’s environmental re... |
Eurocement and Sinoma sign modernisation contracts13 November 2014, Published under Cement NewsEurocement Group and Sinoma International Engineering Co have signed an agreement for the modernisation of three plants at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing. The contracts cover the construction of dry-process cement lines at the Kavkazcement, Belgorodsky Cement and Oskolcement plants in Russia. All the lines will have a clinker capacity of 6200tpa (3Mta) and each contract is worth US$$93.3m. Earlier in May, Eurocement signed six contracts to build new facto... |
Kenya: EAPCC begins Athi River upgrade project11 November 2014, Published under Cement NewsEast African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) has started the upgrade of its Athi River plant in Kenya as the company aims to improve reliability, increase production and enhance energy efficiency. Joseph Kombo, head of production at EAPPC said the upgrade is focussed on the kiln and packing section of the cement works. "In the packing plant, we are upgrading the mechanical and electrical components of the packers as well as improving the bag conveying system all geared towards improved... |
Montana modernisation on the cards, USA20 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsUS-based Ash Grove Cement Company has applied for a change to its air quality permit for possible modernisation to its Montana cement facility. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is accepting public comment on its preliminary decision to grant Ash Grove a change to its existing permit. The modified permit includes possible modernisation of the facility in the form of a new, more energy-efficient kiln and construction of an overland conveyor for transporting raw materials from ... |
Holcim US to increase capacity at Ada works, USA09 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim US Inc is planning to invest US$100m to modernise its Ada cement works which will see an increase in capacity at the Oklahoma-based plant. Robin DeCarlo, vice president of Holcim corporate communications, told local newspaper Ada News that is has submitted an application for a permit to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality earlier this week and expects to begin upgrading its facilities in Ada between October and December 2014. DeCarlo said the company will release more... |
KHD modernisation projects underway for Heidelberg04 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsKHD’s two modernsation projects for HeidelbergCement’s plant in Lengfurt, Germany, are currently underway. These projects include the modernisation of raw meal grinding unit with KHD SKS VC 3000 dynamic separator, and the modernisation of an existing preheater with KHD’s new PH5835 cyclones. KHD’s responsibility includes manufacturing, erection and commissioning for both projects. The raw meal grinding unit has been in operation since its successful installation in April 2014, and the ins... |
Rustavi modernisation project complete, Georgia29 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement has completed the modernisation of its plant in Rustavi, Georgia, according to local press reports. “Separator of latest generation was put into operation at the plant, which will contribute to further improvement of cement quality and growth of product range,” a spokesperson for the Economy and Sustainable Development Ministry of Georgia said during the inauguration ceremony. Irakli Makharoblidze, sales and marketing director of HeidelbergCement Georgia, added that the... |
Revamping Rezzato22 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsAs Italcementi looks forward to celebrating the groups 150th anniversary next year, the company plans for the future via a series of key investments. Following the firm's report earlier this month on its modernisation project at Devnya Cement , Bulgaria, Italcementi now offers an update on its progress at its Rezzato plant in Italy. By Italcementi, Italy. Rezzato under construction Italcementi is Italy’s leading building materials company and largest cement producer with a 30 p... |
Modernising for the future08 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsNext year marks the Italcementi Group’s 150th anniversary. Despite the current economic difficulties that are heavily impacting the construction materials sectors, particularly in industrialised countries, the global cement major remains committed to improving competitiveness, efficiency and environmental performance in its industrial network. During this milestone year the modernisation of the Devnya works in Bulgaria is one of the company's key investments as it looks ahead to a long, sus... |
African transformations28 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsSouth 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... |