International Cement Review magazine archive
The February 2011 issue of International Cement Review covers Egypt Cement: exigent times, KHD’s new perspective and Bahrain’s first integrated plant. Further cement industry reports examine Halyps’ Zero Accident project, Saudi sector regenerates and Quarry decision support.
In this issue
Explore the February 2011 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
HeidelbergCement launches a financial and operational initiative, Dangote announces investment in Cameroon, Texas Industries reports a loss and Bharathi Cement completes a second line.
Egypt Cement: exigent times
Ahead of the Cemtech Middle East & Africa meeting to be held in Egypt, Cairo Financial Holding look at Egypt's macro-economic performance, cement demand and supply, new capacity and projections for the local market.
KHD’s new perspective
ICR talks exclusively to Ralf Slomski, KHD Humboldt Wedag GmbH’s managing director for operations in Europe, Middle East, Africa (CSCS EMEA) about the company’s restructuring and future plans.
Bahrain’s first integrated plant
Promac Engineering Industries Ltd explore the project challenges of the new Falcon Cement plant in Bahrain.
Halyps’ Zero Accident project
Italcementi Group reports on safety at the workplace and its Zero Accident programme.
Saudi sector regenerates
New cement producers, modernised and highly-profitable plants, plus a growing economy, modern infrastructure and housing needs are all likely to help drive the Saudi Arabian cement market between 2011-13.
Quarry decision support
Dr Clark looks at why quarry chemistry control and decision support systems continue to raise great interest.
Durability of concrete
Arthur Harrisson considers concrete design codes and adverse conditions on the choice of cement type used.
The Chinese set up shop
It can hardly have gone unnoticed that Chinese turnkey specialists are venturing into new countries and are finding wider acceptance of their engineering capabilities. ICR charts the progress they have been making.
Bags at the ready
ICR highlights the latest RAINBOW stretch hood wrapper technology from Chronos, meets up with Haver & Boecker to find out more about its ROTO-PACKER and RADIMAT valve placer and reports on Newtec’s batipal palletiser.
Material benefits
Roy McAdoo, commercial director of bpi.visqueen talks to ICR about the company’s research and objectives.
Mondi extends Terra bag range
Mondi Industrial Bags reports on its biodegradable Terra range of cement bags.
Iguaçu Celulose’s bag plant
Iguaçu Celulose Papel SA opens its new bagging factory in Campos Novos, Brazil.
Votorantim steps up performance
ICR talks to Edvaldo Rabelo, Votorantim’s Global Technical Director, about the company’s domestic expansion plans.
Accurate preblending
Bedeschi America Inc details its experiences of preblending with case studies in Latin America.
NO x lower than 200mg/Nm3?
Perto Miljo explains the recent test successes of its SNCR system on reducing NOx levels at cement plants.
Paradigm shift in air quality control
Box International Consultancy LP describes CEFCO Process technology and its ability to curb NOx emissions.
Bearing optimisation
NSK explains why optimising bearings can safeguard.
Kiln and cooler developments
Powitec describes the latest developments to its PiT Navigator and PiT Indicator systems.
Engineering and design advances
Intercem Engineering showcases new technology that assists in semi-turnkey modifications and plant design.
B+W’s new mobile Ecohopper
B+W mechanical Handling Ltd receives its first order in Brazil for its latest mobile Ecohopper.
Clinker transport storage
Aumund explains its different types of clinker transport and storage equipment.
GCC cement: back on track?
ICR reports on the individual strength of construction growth in GCC countries. ICR looks at whether cement companies can take advantage of such projects and what overcapacity might mean for the region.
Product News
Malvern Instruments releases white paper on particle size analysis, Donaldson Membranes launches a new Tetratex® membrane filter media and GE Energy announces its new Preveil membrane laminate.
New Orders
Vietnam Construction Materials Co, Lafarge UK, Votorantim Cimentos, Güris ve Mühendislik AS, Meghna Industry Group and Wonder Cement have generated new orders this month.