International Cement Review magazine archive
The April 2008 issue of International Cement Review covers UAE: update and outlook, Cemtech Middle East 2008 and Rising out of the desert. Further cement industry reports examine Monde Dashti’s 3300t project, Grinding to integrated plant and Iraq: a new beginning?.
In this issue
Explore the April 2008 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. Holcim raises turnover in 2007 by 12.9 per cent. Titan’s progress slows. Prosperity acquires more facilities in China. Vicat is boosted by African turnover. Lafarge in six plant deal. Cemex provides 1Q08 guidance.
UAE: update and outlook
UAE’s cement industry is revelling in the good times, but a swathe of new expansion projects and the prospect of over-capacity in future years may cause local producers to rethink their development strategies.
Cemtech Middle East 2008
Participants enjoy another successful Cemtech Middle East Conference and Exhibition held in Dubai in February.
Rising out of the desert
Fujairah Cement, UAE, is raising its cement capacity with a new kiln line from Polysius.
Monde Dashti’s 3300t project
Monde Dashti Cement Company details its 3300t greenfield plant in southern Iran. Total project investment is estimated at around US$140m with the main equipment being supplied from Germany.
Grinding to integrated plant
Dr Clark discusses the pros and cons of operating a grinding plant and looks at how these facilities can enable producers to get a foothold in a market and eventually turn them into integrated plants.
Iraq: a new beginning?
While there is much work still to be done, Iraq’s cement industry will soon be getting back on its feet.
Bagged and ready to go!
ICR looks forward to Interpack, held in Düsseldorf, Germany later this month, with a range of bagging news.
Total package management
ITW Mima Packaging Systems’ concept of total package management aims to bring huge savings for producers.
Tackling dust and compression
Thiele Technologies releases its Master 3500 high level palletiser for the cement industry.
Màlaga burning bright
The revamped and refurbished Màlaga cement plant has been modified with a new CBMI kiln line, complete with a Claudius Peters’ cooler, Boldrocchi fabric filters and process fans.
Refractory kings
Refractarios Alfran has been fitting Spanish and Mexican plants with its refractories and castables.
Projects in Spanish markets
The FLSmidth Group reviews its Spanish cement projects where it has won many contracts in the last year.
The key to survival
ICR investigates prospects for the Spanish construction market and its leading construction companies.
IMER’s new Iberian site
IMER Ibérica has moved into a new site in Saragossa to strengthen its distribution markets in Spain and Portugal.
From the quarry to the kiln
Arthur Harrisson follows up his quality reviews with a look at improving the process between quarry and kiln.
Designing the future today
Geo Robinson explains how it engineers its products to handle various alternative fuel materials.
Asian curved conveyors
Beumer brings know-how and specialist technology to PT Indocement with new conveyors.
Analytical instrumentation
Bruker AXS puts its latest XRF instruments under test conditions to analyse performance.
By road, rail and sea
InBulk Technologies examines the growing use of ISO-Veyor intermodal transport, including new European distribution projects and orders in North America.
Baryval-Serviplem drives on
Baryval-Serviplem is developing its foreign markets and will be on view at SMOPYC in April.
Terminal expertise
Ostra-Stahl and Anlagenbau GmbH has been raising silos and improving terminals in Oman and Egypt.
Rental Power units for start-up
Cementos Cruz Azul turns to Cummins Power Generation to provide Rental Power, for testing and start-up procedures at its new cement plant, near Palmar del Bravo, Mexico.
Spotlight on Alsalam Cement
The new Alsalam Cement project in Sudan will be carried out in two phases with Polysius as the main supplier Domestic demand for cement is discussed and details of the main aspects of the new plant project are revealed.
Product News
Haver & Boecker sell its 5000th MEC II weigher, AUBEMA goes to Bauma and Raytek’s new linescanner.
New Orders
Fauji Cement, Votorantim Cimentos, Castle Cement and Cementos Apasco sign up for new orders.