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The November 2008 issue of International Cement Review covers Yemen’s new capacity drive, Cemtech London 2008 and Global storm warnings. Further cement industry reports examine Mondi invests in new plant, Syria’s sweeping changes and An eye on Yamama Cement.
In this issue
Explore the November 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 pretax profit falls by 43 per cent in first nine months of 2008, India producers post stronger monthly growth, prices around the Moscow area.
Yemen’s new capacity drive
Yemen is about to launch into a big capacity expansion programme with existing and new producers aiming to boost cement availability in the Republic and establish the first Yemen cement export businesses.
Cemtech London 2008
Delegates from more than 40 countries met in London nsolidation another successful Cemtech Conference and Exhibition with many notable industry speakers.
Global storm warnings
This article summarises the three challenges now facing the ‘Big SIx’ cement producers in today’s uneasy economic climate with potential threats coming from ‘outsiders’.
Mondi invests in new plant
Mondi Group has moved its production site to a modern 20,500m2 building in Gislenghien.
Syria’s sweeping changes
The Syrian cement market is seeing radical change with new opportunities and investments for the sector.
An eye on Yamama Cement
This report on Yamama Cement, Saudi Arabia’s second largest producer, looks at the development of the company and its prospects with rising consumption in the GCC and new production coming online in Saudi Arabia.
The bigger, the better
Technical Forum addresses the economic rationale for installing high-capacity kiln systems, which are now becoming more common place and assesses the potential downsides of this strategy.
KilnLoq site experience
FLSmidth AirLoq offers feedback from producers, with an insight into performance gains from KilnLoq installations.
Reducing kiln conditions
Arthur Harrisson looks at what effect a reduction in the oxygen content of kiln outlet gas has on clinker quality.
CSI 2007 progress report
The World Sustainable Council for Sustainable Development released its progress report on the industry’s Cement Sustainability Initiative and ICRG met up with the organisation to see what has been achieved so far.
Helwan limestone quarry
Helwan Quarry recently moved its operations 5km to a new part of the quarry site, avoiding urban developments.
Reliable rock removers
Atlas Copco reports on its ROC F6 crawler rig operating at the Kijevo Quarry, Serbia.
Avoiding premature wear
Forjas Bolivar assess the impact of high-sulphur content in alternative fuels and heat combustion on kiln chains.
Well-designed kiln chain
Heko Ketten GmbH describe how kiln chains can reduce energy consumption in the kiln and raise clinker output.
CrossBelt at Union Bridge
Lehigh-Hanson Cement installs two Thermo Scientific CrossBelt-GN online analysers at its Union Bridge plant.
A turbulent history
Farolex Shipping & General Trade recalls the changes that have occurred in Egyptian cement trading.
European vulnerability
Carbon leakage is a major concern for the EU with cement production on the increase. The Boston Consulting Group assess the impact of the 2013-20 Emissions Trading Scheme.
From shortage to surplus?
Kazakhstan is set to rejuvenate its cement industry into a new powerhouse in the east, with demand for cement at home reaching new heights and the real expectation of exports being a viable prospect in the near-future.
Be better informed
The Portland Cement Association has published two guideline books on the ‘Control of Portland Cement quality’ and ‘Recommended guidelines for solid fuel use in cement plants’.
Product News
Nord’s Unicase gearboxes, Loesche’s new automation subsidiary and Donaldson’s Extreme filter media.
New Orders
Garadagh Cement install a cooling system, FLSmidth wins a Russian contract, plus Sinoma and Haver & Boecker.