International Cement Review magazine archive
The July 2007 issue visits Albania's first modern cement plant and examines multinational expansion into fast-growing emerging markets. It also covers HeidelbergCement's development in the former Soviet Union, Lafarge's sustainability ambitions, global refractory projects, natural-light bulk-material analysis and new cement plants worldwide.
In this issue
Explore the July 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. Taiwan Cement makes a move for Chia Hsin. UAE caps cement prices. Heidelbergcement sells its stake in Vicat Cement demand to fall in USA.
Albania enters a new age
ICR visits Albania’s first modern cement plant and reports on why foreign investment is flooding into the new Republic. What lies ahead for this dynamic cement market and will domestic capacity rises hurt traditional importers?
Sustainability ambitions
Lafarge launches its ‘Sustainability Ambitions 2012’, aiming to be among the world’s leading industrial groups.
BusinessCem 2007
ICR reports on all the activity from the recently held Businesscem conference in Moscow.
One step ahead of the pack
Multinational cement producers are vying for position in many of the newly emerging markets where cement demand is rocketing. ICR reports on four participants looking to find early dominance in lucrative locations.
Tackling new markets
Heidelbergcement is focusing on several countries in the former Soviet Union as a major growth area for cement demand and is building a substantial production base for a long-term future in the region.
Inflated living standards
The disruption caused by a major earthquake on the island of Java a year ago wiped out the region of Yogyakarta, but a rebuilding programme using monolithic Ecoshell domes has given a new outlook on habitation.
Global refractory orders
The Siam Refractory Industry Co reports on some of its latest upgrade projects in different parts of the world.
Supplying Pakistan projects
Pakistan has been a recent destination for Höganäs Bjuf which has supplied refractories for two major producers.
New plant projects
ICR offers a worldwide tour of new cement plant projects including news of the largest ever white cement plant.
Double bag life at Aberthaw
Lafarge receives new Tetratex filter bags from Donaldson Membranes to improve dedusting performance.
SOLBAS™: a light on analysis
ABB has launched a new technology called S OLBAS™ for its Spectraflow Analyzer using near infrared spectroscopy to analyse chemical bonds in bulk materials. The use of natural light in such analysis offers several benefits.
Tradition in globalised times
Celebrating its 80th year anniversary, Menzel Elektromorten reflects on changing times and the ability to uphold its reputation of excellence for valued custom motors and drives.