International Cement Review - January 2005

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January 2005 contents

Explore the January 2005 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.

1. 6

   World news

   All the essential news from the global cement industry Ciment Français has extended its Suez offer; UK cement price-hike forecast; Gresik deal inches closer; more shortages in Vietnam; record figures for Spain.

2. 16

   Azerbaijan's growth potential

   Azerbaijan is aiming to rebuild its cement industry on the back of improving GDP levels and a strong oil-based economy. Holcim is already in a good position to capitalise in this market.

3. 23

   Gearing up to new challenges

   The 19th AFCM Technical Symposium and Exhibition with the Cement Manufacturers of the Philippines as hosts and organisers was recently held in Manila. ICR brings news of the three-day cement meeting JANUARY 2005 ICR 3.

4. 25

   Blade running repairs

   Cementos Nacionales receives a Ermit® Crab upgrade to its ID fan. The new rotor has enabled the plant to increase capacity and reduce build ups.

5. 29

   Fan revamp

   Fan optimisation has become more flexible with revamping existing equipment. Howden Sirocco has been finding ways for its customers to obtain the best efficiencies and lifetime usage for its impeller fans.

6. 31

   Secondary fuel solutions

   Following producer trends to operate cement plants with a greater variety of alternative fuels, KHD is designing equipment to meet these flexible needs while targeting performance gains.

7. 40

   Latvia leads the way

   Latvia's cement industry is quite advanced when it comes to alternative fuel usage. The Broceni plant was able to re-use some 80,000t of waste in 2003 and is even finding ways to burn dumped oils from the Soviet era.

8. 43

   British plant modernisation

   The British cement industry is looking forward to more vibrant times ahead with new plants and kiln lines coming on-stream. All of the producers are investing heavily as plant efficiency is a clear necessity.

9. 49

   Performance initiatives

   Britain’s cement industry is moving towards a more sustainable fuel solution with increasing amounts of waste becoming available as valuable fuel sources. The BCA reports on this initiative.

10. 53

    A drive for fuel efficiency

    A scheme to move RMC's cement around UK roads more efficiently has enabled the group to reduce transport costs Volvo Tankers and specialised courses.