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The May 2010 issue of International Cement Review covers Russian market outlook, Shurovo: a model for Russia and Gearing up for growth. Further cement industry reports examine Mordovcement invests, Model of co-operation and Belarus cement industry grows.
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Explore the May 2010 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. Buzzi Unicem’s turnover falls by 24.1 per cent in 2009, Steppe Cement posts 2009 loss, Cemex to enter Peru via new greenfield venture, while Texas Industries reports on it nine month figures.
Russian market outlook
The cement market in Russia showed signs of a recovery at the end of last year, while producers are keen to modernise and expand their facilities in readiness for further increases in demand.
Shurovo: a model for Russia
Holcim’s Shurovo Cement works is undergoing a 1Mta expansion project to be completed by the end of 2010.
Gearing up for growth
Sibirskiy Cement details ongoing and recent upgrades at its cement plants and reports on the Siberian market.
Mordovcement invests
Mordovcement is in the process of modernising its cement facilities, including the construction of a 2.5Mta greenfield dry-process plant. This year, the Vankinsky Quarry will also start a new heavy-duty mining complex.
Model of co-operation
Serebryansky Cement, part of BaselCement, is building a 1.8Mt greenfield plant with Chinese contractors.
Belarus cement industry grows
ATEC is invited to offer its project management and consultancy experience to the Belarusian cement industry.
Raw material benchmarking
Dr Michael Clark explains how benchmarking of raw materials for cement production can be achieved.
Dangote’s African tracks
Dangote Cement outlines some of the challenges in growing a cement business in Africa and how it is succeeding.
Sand and the cement kiln
Arthur Harrisson explores the role of sand in the cement kiln and its value as a raw material.
Stimulus sustains consumption
ICR reviews the current state of the Indian cement sector with growth still very much in the minds of producers.
Mission impossible?
Jaiprakash Associates has completed the erection and start-up of a 10,000tpd plant in the Himalayan mountains. By overcoming staggering engineering obstacles, the plant now stands as a symbol of the group’s vision.
Challenges of excessive wear
FLSmidth gives an insight into the commissioning of the Atox 45 raw mill at Ramliya Cement, Egypt.
Beremend modernisation
Duna-Drava Cement upgrades its clinker production to 3000tpd with Polysius equipment and supervision.
Rejuvenation step by step
CFI Tebodin reports on the development of the Ukraine cement market as new projects come to fruition.
Non-CEM 1 making its mark
Lafarge Cement is seeing the uptake in its composite cements rise as customers look to reduce CO2 emissions.
Lassen’s natural pozzolan
Western Pozzolan Corporation describe how pozzolan is mined in California and the benefits of Lassenite SR.
Silo clean-up approved
Obajana Cement and Lafarge WAPCO utilise Primasonic’s Prima Whip for silo cleaning.
Level selection and guidelines
Endress+Hauser address the need for guidelines in level measurements for liquids and bulk solids.
Improving silo isolation
Larox Flowsys Oy look to improve cement silo flow with high-quality pinch valves.
Storage – specify wisely
Tank Connection outline various options for liquid and dry bulk materials silo storage and their service life.
Hidden benefits of lubrication
Lubrication Engineers assess the potential for consolidating lubrication requirements in plants.
Increased bearing life
NSK UK Ltd introduces its HI-TF and Super-TF roller bearings for increased wear life and performance.
Chinese opt for QI and QA
Sandvik has completed a major order for a tracked impact crusher and doublescreener in China.
Waste heat power generation
HeidelbergCement China seeks a balance between economic development, society and the environment.
China: taming overcapacity
While warnings of cement overcapacity grab the headlines in China, there are significant signs that the structure of regional markets are changing with large mergers and consolidation on the horizon.
Product News
Online analyser alliance, Thermoteknix’s new camera, the Niagara feeder and Box International’s CEFCO agreement.
New Orders
New orders made by PT Semen Gresik, Birla Group and Dangote Cement.