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The October 2006 issue assesses South Africa's expansion cycle and new cement capacity across Latin and Central America. Technical articles cover cement packing, emissions reduction, Barmac crushing, Pyrofloor clinker cooling and equipment for burning liquid and solid alternative fuels.
In this issue
Explore the October 2006 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. Cemex expects revenues to gorw by 19 per cent for the first nine months of the year. Chai Hsin Cement acquires Jiangsu Union Cement. Lafarge gains Cimento Davi in Brazil, while Holcim invests in the Philippines.
South Africa: sitting pretty
ICR Research A captivating insight into the fast changing South African market and the role that PPC Cement is aiming to fulfil in the country’s latest expansion phase.
Pleasing to the pallet
The advantages of palletless shrink wrapping of cement bags has been realised by YTL Cement of Malaysia and the cost savings involved have aroused interest from other cement players in the region.
The complete package
Cement bagging options for the UK are about to improve with more weather resistant bags. Brazilian based Iguaçu expands sack making facilities, while Haver & Boecker designs new packing machines for China.
Zero emissions
The zero emission kiln may be an improbability for the cement industry, but how close to absolute zero is achievable and can other types of emissions break through the zero pollutant level?
Latin quarter expansion
ICR reviews Latin and Central American market developments with Brazilian, Argentinan and Colombian producers leading the race for new capacity increases as trading in the region continues to thrive.
Inside the cascade
The Barmac Vertical Shaft Impact crusher displays great versatility in reducing mineral rock with its cascade system which ensures no wastage and consistent quality product at a low operating cost.
Pyrofloor progression
A year on from the successful launch of the Pyrofloor cooler, KHD has received many orders for its state-of-theart cooling technology.
Suitable technology
With a multitude of alternative fuels now available to producers everyone can see the merits of their use, but is the technology to burn them totally suitable for the task?
Liquid and solid burning
Obtaining the maximum benefits from burning liquid and solid alternative fuels requires consideration of nebulisation, pneumatic conveying, combustion and burner choice.