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The September 2009 issue of International Cement Review covers France: a blended future?, Holcim’s new generation plant and Expanding French business. Further cement industry reports examine Bucking the trend, Ladce reaches 120 years and Benchmarking Aalborg.
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Explore the September 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. Lafarge reports strong Middle East 1H results, Heidelberg- Cement’s turnover is boosted by Asia and Italcementi improves in North Africa. Holcim to sell Panama and Caribbean shareholdings. TCL and Dyckerhoff 1H falls.
France: a blended future?
The French cement market has endured a lean time of late, but has begun to see exports rising and blended cements increasing their market share. Fuel-mix changes have also seen a slight reduction in traditional fuel usage.
Holcim’s new generation plant
Rouen is the site of a new grinding station for the Holcim Group. With a capacity of 700,000tpa, the facility aims to supply the Greater Paris region with high quality CEM III cements from 2010.
Expanding French business
Groupe SNEF reflects on its increasing turnover, which is being bolstered by recent projects in new regions.
Bucking the trend
SFAR Steel reports on new demand for large machined components and the company’s global outlook.
Ladce reaches 120 years
With its 120th anniversary, Ladce Cement continues to improve its performance with further process optimisation.
Benchmarking Aalborg
Technical Forum focuses on a benchmarking exercise carried out at Aalborg Portland’s Rørdal plant in Denmark.
Competition for orders
ICR surveys the global cement scene for the latest new plant projects and upgrades around the world.
New steel silo for Irish Cement
Wuerth Consulting Engineers details its latest consultancy project for a new silo at Irish Cement.
Cementitious alternatives
Arthur Harrisson returns with an investigation into the use of alternative cementitious materials.
Finest strength development
Sika Services AG continues to pioneer grinding aids that provide cost-effective and ecologically-friendly clinker.
The big breakthrough?
RockTron details its recycling of flyash into a valuable eco-mineral for the cement industry.
Saving energy
TMEIC considers how wound rotor induction motors can reduce energy, with reference to its PWM SPR drive.
Tilbury step change for CEMEX
CEMEX UK is investing in a new blended cement factory on the Thames estuary, at Tilbury, at a cost of UK£49m.
A greener blend
Lafarge Cement UK has received strong market support for its Phoenix brand of blended cement.
Keeping energy costs low
Eco SprayTech explains how its gas cooling and air pollution control systems operate.
From ESP to bag filter
Ventiladores Bernauer SA converts an ESP unit for Cimpor Brazil into a bag filter for emissions below 20mg/Nm3.
Reducing PM10 emissions
Testori SpA has developed new filter media to lower emissions of PM10 dust.
Importance of a clean plant
Sibilia Srl offers advice on efficient ways to keep cement plants clean and safe for everyday usage.
Decisive differences
Scheuch has developed EMC technology for use in 10m filter bags.
Solving flow problems
Prowell Technologies Ltd sets about solving silo discharge flow challenges at Nesher Cement, Israel.
Modules with benefits
SGV-I GmbH reports on its modular apron-style steel pan conveyor design.
Moving ‘en-masse’
Schenck Process illustrates how its MoveMaster chain conveyor and bucket elevator moves material ‘en masse’.
Maximum impact
Flexco aims for a softer impact at Hilltop Stone with its DRX™ impact bed for conveying materials.
Bridge to a successful project
CFI Tebodin explains how engineering consultancy and project management is carried out in Eastern Europe.
A new set of rules
Aumund Group reports on how shipping and handling equipment decisions are being driven by new factors.
FLSmidth’s patent history
Phil Kerton explores the patents for the cement industry put forward by FLSmidth & Co AS.
Japan’s slowdown continues
The intriguing Japanese cement sector is adorned with high profile global producers and cutting-edge production facilities. But is there a sufficient demand for cement producers operating in the domestic market?
Product News
Cachapuz update SLV cement, BMI offer Microsilica for blended cement and Flexco has a new cartridge cleaner.
New Orders
PT Semen Gresik’s new line, silo order at Holcim Merone, Greco contracts and a power plant at Mangalam Cement.