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The May 2008 issue of International Cement Review covers Hoping for brighter times, Pennsuco powers up and How “mild” a recession?. Further cement industry reports examine Trouble in paradise, Foreman’s new beginning and Ste Genevieve in progress.
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Explore the May 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 reports weaker underlying markets in the USA, Spain and Britain for 1Q08. Cementir to build new plant in China, Italcementi maintains volumes and Indian government bans cement exports.
Hoping for brighter times
The US economy’s weakness has had a dramatic effect on domestic businesses and worldwide markets. For the cement industry, 2007 saw a decline in US consumption so what hope is there for a turnaround by 2009?
Pennsuco powers up
Titan America’s Pennsuco plant is at the heart of Florida’s cement production and is also the venue for this year’s IEEE’s plant tour. ICR finds out how the facility has developed in recent years.
How “mild” a recession?
Ed Sullivan of the PCA provides a forecast on the US economy and its impact on the domestic cement industry.
Trouble in paradise
Florida has been one of America’s fastest growing regions but how much of a slowdown is expected here?
Foreman’s new beginning
Ash Grove is adding a new 0.7Mta kiln line to its Foreman cement plant in Arkansas, USA.
Ste Genevieve in progress
Holcim (US) Inc reports on the construction of its Missouri plant and its efforts to protect the local environment.
Calix catalytical calcination
Dr Clark reviews the calcination technology of Australianbased Calix and assesses its value for the cement industry.
Better fan wear
AirStream Systems replace the kiln ID fan at Buzzi Unicem’s Greencastle Cement plant, USA.
Mississauga retrofit
St Lawrence Cement details the installation of its new clinker cooler at the Mississauga plant, Canada.
FLSmidth in the Americas
FLSmidth provides an update on the plants that it is currently equipping in the Americas.
Zachry’s integration model
Zachry Construction has decided to employ its model of front-end planning to its latest cement projects.
Anticipating growth
Cemex’s Balcones plant doubles its production capacity to 2.4Mta with a new kiln line.
Crushing and reclaim power
Bedeschi is at the centre of the River 7000 expansion project, providing new equipment for the Festus plant.
Wireless takes control
Wireless systems are now employed in critical parts of the cement making process as MaCT reports.
Everything is possible
Van Aalst Bulk Handling reports on the delivery of a tailor-made shipunloader on a floating pontoon.
Giant crane drive restored
EC&M solves a drive problem at Harleyville Cement on its big raw material handling crane.
Martinsburg modernises
Essroc is well advanced on its project for expanded capacity at its Martinsburg facility, USA.
Protection for coal handling
AJ Weller illustrates how its protective coatings can enhance wear life on screw conveyors.
Thoroughly modern milling
Siemens AG reports on an impact mill drive solution for a German lime producer.
Stairways to safety
Carbis Inc brings safety to the industry with platforms, truck safety cages and gangways.
Preheater design advances
LV Technology describes the engineering behind its fifth generation classifier and the modern preheater tower.
Lining the way
ICR features several reports on refractory maintenance projects and new refractory installations.
Reducing shutdowns
Refractarios Alfran SA explains its concept of ‘Total Service’ with reference to recent installations.
Ball mill maintenance
Principia Engineering discusses its approach to a recent repair of cracked ball mill trunnions.
A chemical tour of the kiln
Arthur Harrisson looks at what is required to ensure the appropriate operating conditions in the kiln.
TAIM-TFG – not just cement
TAIM-TFG shows how the company is providing bulk handling equipment for an iron and steel company.
Moroccan expansion
With Morocco's cement demand increasing, Cemengal is helping Lafarge Maroc raise capacity.
Metso supplies Lafarge
Metso Minerals equips Lafarge Venezuela with impact crushers, apron feeders, screens and conveyors.
India’s investment horizon
Holtec dispels some of the myths regarding the Indian cement industry and provides a market forecast.
New Orders
Wadi El Nile Cement, Jura Cement, JUGPK Novotroizk and CIPLAN Cement offer new orders.