International Cement Review magazine archive
The August 2007 issue analyses China's cement industry, its extensive new-plant programme, environmental pressures, exports and growing multinational participation. Corporate profiles accompany reports on integrated automation at Guangzhou Heidelberg Yuexiu, the Jingyang greenfield plant, Lafarge Shui On's Dujiangyan project and flood-resistant bulk storage.
In this issue
Explore the August 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. Cemex suffers a 45 per cent fall in US profits. Orascom acquires a 50 per cent stake in Sangwon Cement. Spanish cement consumption declines. Mining is halted in parts of Florida.
Corporate profiles
Corporate performances for the last year are reviewed: 18. Holcim 24. Heidelbergcement 20. Lafarge 26. Italcementi 22. Cemex 28. Buzzi Unicem.
Concentration is the key
China is by far the biggest cement producing nation and it is currently bustling with new plant projects, environmental concerns, increased exports and the growing emergence of international producers.
Shanghai trading office
HC Trading commits to growing its business in China from Daniel Gauthier and Ali Emir Adiguzel offer an outlook on the group’s Chinese development plans.
Guangzhou modernised
As part of a 2.27Mta expansion plan at Guangzhou Heidelberg Yuexiu Cement plant, Siemens has installed its Cemat system, based on Simatic PCS 7, for total integrated automation.
Schneider optimises Dujiangyan
Lafarge Shui On’s Dujiangyan cement plant receives an Open Process Control system and full project management from Schneider Electric as well as a complete electrical package.
Growing bigger and stronger
The commissioning of the Jingyang Cement plant in China took place in June. This greenfield facility has a production capacity of 5000tpd and will provide cement for Shaanxi province and the city of Xi’an.
Modelling heat flows
Technical Forum looks at the complexities of modelling the energy balance of a cement kiln. Dr Clark considers combustion air, calorific fuel values, energy losses, energy flow balances, dust recirculation etc.
Designing with floods in mind
Cement producers can now guard against flood damage to bulk product kept in storage. This articles shows how domes have evolved to meet this need and what the likely costs are for taking out these prevention methods.
Building on friendships
Uzinexport continues to support a number of Pakistan cement facilities with high levels of parts and services having been a key player in engineering and designing many of the country’s leading cement plants.