International Cement Review magazine archive
The March 2011 issue of International Cement Review covers Is the bubble close to bursting?, CRC: strengthening its reach and Defining the future. Further cement industry reports examine More uncombined clinker, Darkness before dawn? and The positive about negative.
In this issue
Explore the March 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
Cemex reports a substantial 2010 loss, HeidelbergCement looks to 2011 with optimism, Asian volumes rise for Italcementi and Buzzi Unicem USA acquires a cement terminal.
Is the bubble close to bursting?
ICR investigates whether China’s economic growth is sustainable and how its cement industry is reorganising around new capacity and tougher environmental policy.
CRC: strengthening its reach
China Resources is fast establishing itself as a major cement producer in southern China.
Defining the future
ICR interviews the China Cement Association ahead of Cementtech 14-16 April, 2011, Beijing, China.
More uncombined clinker
Dr Michael Clark, UK Dr Clark discusses how an uncombined clinker problem in the Middle East was solved and underlines the importance of understanding kiln chemistry especially as new fuels are introduced to kiln burning.
Darkness before dawn?
India’s second quarter results were dramatically down but what are the prospects for the rest of 2011?
The positive about negative
Novacem is a carbon-negative cement designed to lower the industry’s carbon footprint.
Phoenix spreads its wings
Lafarge UK reveals the success of its ‘Phoenix’ fly ash cement brand. Details of how this low-carbon cement is produced and why it is received as a durable and high-quality product are explained.
Raw material challenge
RockTron is producing a low-carbon cement that reduces the amount of waste fly ash that is sent to landfill.
Holcim’s greener Optimo
Holcim Optimo has a reduced clinker content, using burnt shale and limestone for a more eco-compatible cement.
Raw material blastfurnace slag
Arthur Harrisson looks at the benefits of using blastfurnace slag as a clinker raw material, which in turn can lower CO2 emissions and requires some change in the raw milling process.
Varying material streams
Transco Northwest Inc reports on a project to supply handling equipment to consistently and precisely deliver cement plant.
Analysis alternatives
Thermo Fisher Scientific utilises XRF technology in the lab to assess alternative fuel performance and safety.
Electrical double-valve air lock
Walter Materials Handling describes its double-valve air lock for installation on precalciners.
New fuel sources in the lab
Fritsch GmbH reports on the fine milling of new alternative fuel sources in the laboratory.
Burners for alternative fuels
Taylor-Isaksson discuss burner momentum and typical features of multichannel alternative fuel burners.
Aerzener one step ahead
Aerzener’s new Delta Hybrid series combines the technology of a blower and compressor in one.
Cementing credit lines
OnGuard explain how its latest software can help companies with credit management.
Optimising energy purchasing
Energy Quote report on how cement plants across Europe can reduce their energy costs.
Lifecycle costs and investment
Wärtsilä investigates potential lifetime costs when assessing the profitability of power plants.
Pyroprocess using infrared
FLIR Systems’ A-Series fixed-mounted infrared cameras are proving popular for thermal pyroprocess monitoring 100 3D mapping of Africa Ramani Geosystems is using 3D Laser Mapping’s latest laser scanner to map quarries in East Africa.
Product News
Siemens AG brings automatic control to milling, Thermo Fisher Scientific offers addressable modules for conveyor protection switches and California Analytical Instruments launches its gas analyser.
New Orders
A range of new orders are supplied to producers including Polimeks Insaat Ticaret ve San Tic AS, JK Lakshmi Cement, BATIÇIM Batı Anadolu Çimento Sanayi AS, Siam Cement and CMS Cement of Malaysia.