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The February 2009 issue of International Cement Review covers Jordan’s new open market, Bespoke benchmarking and Saving power to the finish. Further cement industry reports examine Modern grinding in focus, Spotlight on Shomal Cement and A key year for Holcim US.
In this issue
Explore the February 2009 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. HeidelbergCement announces financial structure improvements, Cemex plans temporary Davenport closure, TXI halts Central Texas expansion and Binani signs MoU with Gujarat government for new plant.
Jordan’s new open market
Jordan’s cement market is undergoing radical change with new entrants setting up plants, while the long-established Jordan Cement Factories looks to improve its operational efficiencies and links with downstream enterprises.
Bespoke benchmarking
It has been 10 years since ICR and Whitehopleman first launched a cement industry benchmarking service. Dr Clark looks at how benchmarking has evolved and what will be required in the future.
Saving power to the finish
Koeppern detail the high pressure grinding circuit that it installed at Považská Cementáren As Ladce in Slovakia and how this enabled the plant to lower its specific power consumption while increasing cement output.
Modern grinding in focus
FLSmidth describes its latest grinding and crusher technology and how it is revitalising the cement industry in countries such as Russia, where more efficient milling is having a huge impact.
Spotlight on Shomal Cement
Iran’s Shomal Cement Company has been manufacturing white cement since 1954. A subsidiary of the Cement Investment & Development Company, Shomal Cement is a key exporter for the group.
A key year for Holcim US
Phil Kerton looks back at Holcim’s progress in North America as the company prepares to open its Ste Genevieve cement plant.
Reclaimer operations
The Bedeschi Group has implemented many successful bulk handling projects for the Middle East cement sector and this article details some of its most prominent orders for reclaimers, crusher equipment and storage facilities.
Yamama success story
Yamama Saudi Cement is a leading industry player in Saudi Arabia and is well positioned for future growth.
A closer look at limestone
Arthur Harrisson continues his series on raw materials with an analysis of limestone s.
Performance conversion
Intensiv-Filter assess the advantages of employing filter bag technology to replace ageing electrostatic precipitators, especially when secondary fuels are being processed and emissions need to be reduced.
Navigating the MACT maze
What is required to comply with Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) guidelines?
Real time balancing
Industrial Service Engineering and Colacem report on a fan improvement project at the Gubbio plant in Italy.
Options for a faltering market
3e Consult explores modern ways to reduce pyroprocessing costs with CFD technology.
On the level
Continuous radar level measurement is finding more widespread use in the cement industry.
Plastic sustainable future reply
Billerud puts forward its views on the argument between plastic or paper bags for a sustaianble future.
A splice of the action
Flexco explain the different methods of joining belt conveyor ends and what it means for efficiency and costs.
Plug and play Cr(VI) reduction
TIB Chemicals compare chromate VI reduction techniques and dosage equipment.
Clinker savings using additives
Mapei investigate whether slag cements and enhancers reduce the amount of CO2 in cement production.
Cameroon seeks liberalisation
The strategic location of Cameroon makes it an essential hub for cement imports into the region and further into North Africa. ICR looks at how the market is likely to develop as rumours of new plants and terminals persist.
Product News
Donaldson, Inter Industries, Serviplem SA - Telecon (Baryval) and Flexco launch new products.
New Orders
Unitherm-Cemcon’s order update, plus announcements from Eastern Province, Cement’s de l’Atlas and Jaypee.