International Cement Review magazine archive
The April 2007 issue assesses North American cement development ahead of the IEEE/PCA meeting, including South Carolina expansion and the effects of a slowing US housing market. It also reports on major US plant modernisations, cement terminals and loading systems, kiln-operation priorities, expert systems and real-time production infrastructure.
In this issue
Explore the April 2007 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. Italcementi is optimistic for a strong 2007. Pre-tax profit jumps for Heidelbergcement. BAA takes steps to investigate British cement market. Cemex expects two per cent growth in 1Q2007.
South Carolina and beyond
Ahead of the IEEE/PCA meeting in Charleston, ICR outlines plant expansion in South Carolina and charts industry with outlooks for the US and Canadian markets.
Consequences of a slowdown
As the US housebuilding programme show signs of slowing, domestic cement producers will be taking close notice of forecasters who are currently predicting a shortterm decline in cement sales during 2007.
Building on a legacy
Cemex Davenport is a working example of a plant co-existing with the environment and its local community.
Selma plant upgrade
Fru-Con Engineering and Loesche provide River Cement with larger raw and finish mill capacity.
Keystone modernisation
Keystone Cement boosts its production capacity with a US$200m modernisation project.
Pennsuco’s efficiency drive
Titan America has continued to invest in its Pennsuco facility which is now one of top performing US plants.
Ash Grove’s first 125 years
This year is the 125th anniversary of the establishment of Ash Grove Cement Company.
Floating on air
Thompson S Baker plant expands its clinker rail loading facility and associated conveyor system.
New Manhattan skyline
Lafarge North America opens a 6000t silo terminal for cement imports in Brooklyn, New York.
Cement plant unwired
MaCT provides wireless broadband connections to operations at St Lawrence Cement’s Hagerstown facility.
TXI dome takes shape
Temcor wins an order to construct an aluminium dome at TXI’s Oro Grande cement plant.
Palletising perfected
St Lawrence Cement Catskill plant replaces its palletising line with assistance from Premier Tech Systems.
Changing kiln priorities
In light of changing priorities, Dr Clark gives an assessment of what kiln operators need to consider most.
Expert thinking
David Haspel takes note of the latest developments in Expert systems technology.
Powered in real-time
OSIsoft brings real-time infrastructure to cement groups looking to maximise production across all of their works.
Eliminating downtime
Citect Europe explores the use of continuous improvement methodologies and visualisation tools.