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The October 2009 issue of International Cement Review covers China’s big ambitions, Shaanxi’s market leader and China’s thirst for cement. Further cement industry reports examine Boosting Tanzanian output, Achieving the goal and Set retarding fluid.
In this issue
Explore the October 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. India provides a boost to Holcim 1H, BUA acquires two Nigerian producers, Egypt powers Cimpor’s results and Cement Australia mothballs its Rockhampton plant. Titan turnover down 10.6 per cent.
China’s big ambitions
China has seen little sign of slowdown in its new cement plant activity, while future investments in southern China are planned. ICR investigates the structure of the market and sees how the government aims to maintain control.
Shaanxi’s market leader
West China Cement is one of China’s rising stars as it expands rapidly in Shaanxi Province.
China’s thirst for cement
An independent long-term assessment of China’s cement demand to 2020.
Boosting Tanzanian output
Tanzania Portland Cement invites a Chinese turnkey supplier to build its new 2500tpd kiln line.
Achieving the goal
ABB Switzerland explains how it delivers project management solutions.
Set retarding fluid
Dr Clark aims to solve a past mystery over the occurrence of setting problems from having quartz in limestone.
Co-processing guidelines
Holcim Ltd and GTZ GmbH devise guidelines for co-processing with alternative fuels.
Does size really matter?
Hascon Engineering assesses whether filter media size have an effect on performance.
After the storm
ICR reports on Taiwan’s cement producers who are hoping for higher domestic cement demand to return.
Townsville cement silo
IBAU Hamburg reports on its ‘safety first’ construction of the Townsville cement silo, Australia.
The new Star dome
Geometrica design a dome for limestone storage in the hot and dusty environment of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
How does cement work?
Arthur Harrisson examines the characteristics of cement and the factors affecting its workability.
Bagged for delivery
ICR’s bagging and packaging round-up discusses the latest innovations in this important industry sector.
A watertight solution
Arodo design a de-aerated, vacuum bag packaging system called Arovac for the building materials industry.
Technology and sustainability
Brazil-based Klabin invests in new bagging and printing machinery for its various sack customers.
Sustainable bagging
RKW reports on why it believes plastic bags are preferrable to paper sacks.
ROTOSEAL Classic in India
The first Haver & Boecker ROTOSEAL Classic bag packer in India is installed at Grasim Birla White Cement.
Wrapped and ready to go
Lantech provides a concrete ready-mix supplier with a robotically operated, palletising and stretch-wrap system.
Process simulation models
KHD Humboldt Wedag reports on its latest simulation programs with customised models for greater automation.
Innovative dispatch integration
Cachapuz details its SLV Cement solution being installed at Amreyah Cimpor Cement, Egypt.
Customer-oriented design
Fläkt Solyvent-Ventec describes its e-Technopal program that is used as a fan design tool.
Saving fan power
CBV investigates power consumption of industrial fans and offers new rotors for existing fan cases.
Double the lifetime with Xcc
Magotteaux presents its latest designs to combat wear and improve heat recuperation throughout the clinker cooler.
Extended service life
NanoSteel’s maintenance and repair shop in Peru lowers service costs for high wear components.
A new breed of hard steel
Kalenborn Kalprotect now offers an array of Kalmetall-HB hard steel solutions for moderate wear.
The life blood of wire ropes
LE International discusses how to keep wire ropes properly lubricated and in good working order.
RDF first for Fauji Cement
Fauji Cement of Pakistan describes its set-up for the handling and burning of refuse-derived fuels.
Thatta modernises production
Thatta Cement revamps its plant and increases production with new state-of-the-art equipment.
Primed for development
Pakistan’s cement industry is a giant in waiting so when is consumption likely to take an upturn? ICR investigates.
Product News
A new generation of VegaPlus sensors, a re-mortar brick from Siam refractories and Schenck’s FloMaster.
New Orders
Florida Rock installs predictive control, Podilsky Cement orders electrics and Shree Cement orders a raw mill.