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The October 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Lafarge announces that Bruno Lafont will be its next chief executive. Cemex expects five per cent YoY EBITDA rise. GCC buys large share of Soboce.
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Explore the October 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.
World news
All the essential news from the global cement industry Lafarge announces that Bruno Lafont will be its next chief executive. Cemex expects five per cent YoY EBITDA rise GCC buys large share of Soboce. More new plants for Orascom. Cemtech triumphs in Barcelona.
Strong expectations
Many citizens of Peru may lack the affluence so readily displayed by Lima, the capital city, but cement plants are gearing up for a brighter future. Construction is buoyant.
Rejuvenation and activity
ICR's cement tour of Peru began with visits to Cementos Pacasmayo SAA and Cementos Selva SA. These companies are owned by Grupo Hochschild which is looking to balance upgrades with environmental concerns OCTOBER 2005 ICR 3.
Peru's southern success
Cement Yura and Cemento Sur are situated in the mountain foothills of the Andes, in southern Peru. As well as pushing ahead with increased milling capacity at Yura ready-mix sales are also rising.
Unicon snapshot
Unicon is a subsidairy of Cementos Lima and has been boosting its ready-mix production on the back of renewed construction activity. The addition of a second production line is expected to make Unicon even more competitve.
Lafarge and climate change
Lafarge France and C Dias and A/I Epstein, DNV Brazil The impact of climate change on decisions of how and where to develop industrial plants is key to companies like Lafarge which has been supporting CDM projects.
Making mini miracles
The first mini cement plant in Colombia has been completed. Plant provider SIME Ingenieros is now looking to expand its operations further afield, as the low-cost advantages of these plants are proving more attractive.
From waste to fuel
What are the long-term issues of burning waste/ secondary fuels in cement kilns? Dr Clark investigates the affects of clinker quality, volatile gases, kiln control and flame cooling.
Chromate reducing agents
The introduction of legislation to reduce the levels of Chromium (VI) in European cement has challenged Mapei to research a new application of liquid reducing agents, which arguably sets improved standards in this sector.
Capitol conversion
Technologies, and T Spaits, Capitol Aggregates Ltd Capitol Aggregates has successfully lowered its fuel consumption while raising production at its San Antonio facility, thanks to new Model Predictive Control L jjwz.