Embracing a new world Premium
Jan Kjærsgaard, recently appointed as FLSmidth’s Cement President, shares his views on the challenges and opportunities facing the cement production industry. He discusses how F...
Outlook
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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...
Emerging from the clouds? Premium
Following the recession that significantly impacted the Brazilian cement industry, recent months have seen a more positive picture emerge as the domestic economy recovered. Whil...
Sustainability 2050 Premium
Since its inception 20 years ago, the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) has proactively identified, analysed and managed the key issues at stake for the sector. By developi...
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...
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...
Going to Graceland Premium
The 2018 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference will be held between 6-10 May in Nashville, Tennessee. Therefore, the timing is right for ICR to visit Graceland and e...
Opportunities, challenges and choices
As chairman of the US Portland Cement Association (PCA), Allen Hamblen speaks with ICR about the upbeat expectations of the industry in view of recent domestic tax and regulator...
PCA forecasts 3% growth in cement consumption for 2018
The USA-based Portland Cement Association (PCA) has released its Market Intelligence Spring Forecast and envisions modest growth for cement consumption over the next two years, ...