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The December 2008 issue of International Cement Review covers A time of change for the US, British Columbia outlook and Curaçao’s new terminal. Further cement industry reports examine Mid-kiln tyre feed, Ash Grove – doing its share and Clinkering made easy?.
In this issue
Explore the December 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. Lafarge defers 18Mt of planned new capacity, Holcim announces closures in USA and Spain, Cemex sells Canary Island operations to Cimpor while lower profits in Italy and Turkey hit Italcementi.
A time of change for the US
ICR’s leading article reports on the current situation in the southern states of USA and assesses the market forecast for cement demand and prices in Nevada, Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.
British Columbia outlook
British Columbia is experiencing record cement consumption levels despite the slowdown in Canadian construction activity. The 2010 Winter Olympics will also help the province through difficult times ahead.
Curaçao’s new terminal
A modern cement terminal was required on the island of Curaçao in the Dutch Antilles which could fully meet the local environmental standards, while improving on the current super sack unloading capabilities.
Mid-kiln tyre feed
Texas Industries Inc called upon AFS Technology to install a mid-kiln tyre fuel system at its Midlothian plant in Texas, enabling its Kiln No 4 to burn whole tyres. The system was.
Ash Grove – doing its share
Ash Grove Cement has been highlighting the awardwinning work it has completed at its Midlothian plant.
Clinkering made easy?
Arthur Harrisson looks at making raw materials easier to burn and ways of achieving high-quality clinker.
Optimisation with TSV
Fives FCB report on its third-generation TSV high-efficiency classifier and detail how the addition of this equipment can provide a more sustainable industry with reduced power consumption and lower CO2 emissions.
Growing at market speed
Magotteaux supply SOBOCE with a third-generation XP4 classifier at its Warnes plant, Bolivia. The fast track project was undertaken in 21 weeks and initial performance results have more than fulfilled expectations.
Competition looms for Bolivia
Bolivia is transforming its domestic cement production announcement of a government-backed new player – all boosting infrastructure projects.
Centenary reached
Technical Forum celebrates its 100th published report in the pages of ICR with a special feature looking back at the popular topics that have been covered and seeing whether the Forum’s original aims have been achieved.
Taking it to ‘The Next Level’
Windmöller & Hölscher releases the first digital gluing bottomer at dy-pack’s multiwall factory, Germany.
Well cement testing
Cement Test Equipment report on its laboratory equipment and how it tests well cement quality.
Cement trading perspectives
International Cement Traders examines the forces shaping global cement shipments and looks ahead to trading conditions in 2009-10.
Reliable quality control
Retsch describes its sample preparation technology which is aimed at improving quality control.
White cement prospects
ICR reports on the latest white cement developments and discovers how Holcim is making the product ‘greener’.
Spotlight on Çimsa
Çimsa is a renowned supplier of white cement from which it has built a solid export market.
From shells to white cement
The history of Travancore Cement, and the unusual clam shell dredging that is required to make its white cement, is detailed along with other products that have enabled this producer to survive in competitive markets.
Christian Pfeiffer’s new orders
Christian Pfeiffer describes its latest mill installations and utilisation of its mill lining and diaphragm equipment.
Taming VRM wear
AJ Weller offer maintenance advice on vertical roller mill wear resistance with a report from Titan’s Medley plant.
India’s movers and shakers
The large multinationals have entered the Indian cement sector and are taking large stakes in domestic producers as cement demand swells, but local manufacturers are also growing at a very fast rate.
Product News
Dust Boss, Haver & Boecker and Filter Sense release their latest products to the cement industry.
New Orders
Namibia and Morocco contracts for Siemens, Blue Circle Southern Cement and OOO Kurskaya Stroitelnary orders.