International Cement Review magazine archive
The January 2008 issue of International Cement Review covers Mexican capacity boost, Lafarge buys Orascom and Global capacity additions. Further cement industry reports examine Cemtech Florida 2007, The world’s largest white line and Tyre trial success.
In this issue
Explore the January 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. Cemex’ turnover is predicted to rise 18 per cent but volumes are down in US and Spain. PT Semen Gresik to build new plants. Cimpor buys 80 per cent stake in Peru’s Cementos Otorongo. Prosperity full year on track.
Mexican capacity boost
Mexican cement capacity is on the increase with Lafarge completing its first year of operation at the Tula plant, Cemex already in the midst of build a new kiln line at its Tepeaca works and Holcim planning a new 1.6Mta plant.
Lafarge buys Orascom
The sensational news that Lafarge is to acquire Orascom Construction Industries' cement arm had ICR reaching for the phone to find out what was behind the move and what lies ahead now that Lafarge has reclaimed top spot.
Global capacity additions
A whole host of newly completed plant projects and updates on contracts at greenfield sites and equipment installations on some new kiln lines, takes ICR around the world.
Cemtech Florida 2007
Cemtech Conferences and Exhibitions returned to Florida for the second year running with a number of industry cement markets.
The world’s largest white line
Cemex recently opened the largest white cement kiln in the world at Buñol, Valencia, Spain. The new line has a clinker production capacity of 600,000tpa and was constructed at a cost of around €50m.
Tyre trial success
Tarmac Buxton Lime and Cement has begun tyre chip burning at its Tunstead facility, UK.
Sampling frequency
The final report in a three-part series of Technical Forums discusses sampling and frequency control.
US$2m sustainability prize
Holcim offers a US$2m sustainable construction prize for entrants to its second Holcim Awards competition.
Stabilising at high levels
Housing completions and civil engineering projects are keeping cement production levels high in France.
The arrival of CIMALUX
CIMALUX was established in 2007 as Luxembourg’s sole cement producer.
Grinding at Kluizendok
VVM has inaugurated its second grinding mill with a new plant at Kluizendok, Ghent.
Dutch push alternatives
ENCI cement is a leading exponent in the use of secondary fuels and is looking to reduce energy costs.
Drive solutions
Drive solutions for finish mills need great reliability and a proven track record.
Gearless mill drive
ABB recently held its first global Gearless Mill Drive User meeting in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Trojan blend cuts CO2
Lafarge and Scottish Power’s joint venture called ScotAsh has been successfully promoting Trojan cement.
Part of a sustainable future
The need to reduce CO2 emissions during cement manufacture contributes to CO2 emissions, but how much of a sustainable future do blended cements promise?
Gains with brains
Lagan Cement opts for Powitec’s PiT Navigator with its digital processing and Model Predictive Control functions.
Committed to optimisation
Cimpor’s Souselas Line 3 required an automation system to control cement fineness and the quality.
CEM-PROTECTOR results
MIG mbH report on the 12 month results of its Chromium VI reducer range – CEM-PROTECTOR.
An industrial showcase
A change in attitudes and a greater involvement of local staff could be the way for cement plant architecture.
Well-positioned Sanghi
Gujarat’s cement market is on an upward trend and Sanghi Industries Ltd is making year-on-year progress.
Willamette terminal expansion
Ash Grove Cement has transformed a dormant alumina terminal into a vibrant cement import complex.
Expanded operations
Associated Terminals marshals operations at Galveston Bulk Terminal, Texas, in the aftermath of Katrina.
Houston’s fast delivery
Houston’s cement terminal has a new six-pack storage silo system with weighing and automated delivery.
Product News
Lafarge Barnstone surpasses 10m bags, Rajant transmits wireless, while Malvern refines Insitec® Voyager.
New Orders
Orders from Beni Suef Cement, Sococim Industries, Fauji Cement, Cemmac AS and Thang Long Cement.