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The August 2012 issue of International Cement Review covers Corporate profiles, Cemtech Asia 2012 and Brazil pumps up the volume. Further cement industry reports examine Development and interaction, Reducing impacts and From clay to biodiversity.
In this issue
Explore the August 2012 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
Camargo Corrêa acquires controlling stake in Cimpor, Indian cement producers are issued a US$1.1bn fine on operations in the Balkans.
Corporate profiles
Annual company profiles review the performance and strategy of Lafarge, Holcim, HeidelbergCement, Cemex, Italcementi and Buzzi Unicem.
Cemtech Asia 2012
ICR reports from Cemtech Asia 2012 in Jakarta, where delegates reviewed Indonesia’s rapid cement growth, regional projects, new technologies, alternative fuels and logistics.
Brazil pumps up the volume
Brazil is bubbling over with new cement plant and capacity expansion projects. ICR details the plans of local cement producers and looks to see whether Brazil can keep its economy and construction moving forward.
Development and interaction
Votorantim is setting itself impressive targets in terms of new cement capacity and environmental management.
Reducing impacts
Holcim explains how it has reduced its environmental impact in Mexico, Europe, Canada and China.
From clay to biodiversity
Hanson UK’s Kings Dyke nature reserve at Whittlesey has received the MPA’s Natural England biodiversity award.
Building sustainability
Lafarge España has developed a range of cement products to improve sustainable construction.
Vision for a sustainable future
FYM-Italcementi details its innovative products and its commitment to sustainability.
Beyond self-sufficiency
Adocem reports on the cement producers in the Dominican Republic that have raised their capacities to lower imports.
Maximising opportunities
Trinidad Cement Ltd expects its fortunes to improve as opportunities in the Caribbean revive.
Argos’ stronger presence
Cementos Argos has expanded its reach into North America and is stronger than ever in Colombia.
Gebr Pfeiffer Convention 2012
Gebr Pfeiffer informs and entertains more than 150 guests at its convention in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Top-cycle heat recovery
Dr Michael Clark investigates heat recovery and energy flows in semi-wet kilns.
Möllers at ACHEMA 2012
Möllers exhibited its palletless packing machinery and space saving stretch hood equipment at ACHEMA 2012.
Building on achievements
Holcim’s Corporate Development Sustainability Report 2011 sets new sustainability targets for the Swiss major ontents.
Best practices of Anjani
Anjani Portland Cement runs successful schemes for better customer relations and environmental performance.
Moving on to the next decade
The Cement Sustainability Initiative has launched its 2012 Progress Report which reviews sustainability targets.
Durable concrete
Arthur Harrisson investigates sulphate and chloride attack, plus other factors affecting concrete durability.
Rail returns to Northfleet
Lafarge UK reopens its Northfleet freight rail line in Kent as part of its plans to support the Crossrail project.
Iskitim modernises its mills
Fundiciones Estanda SA modernises the finish mill system at Iskitim Cement in Russia.
Extending plate life
Fonderia Gelli works on a new mill internal plate with longer first chamber wear life for ball mills.
Paraguay set to revitalise
Industria Nacional de Cimento seeks investment to alleviate cement shortages in Paraguay.
Delivering cost savings
Hiconics Drive Technology upgrades variable frequency drives at China United Cement Lunan Co Ltd.
REFRA-Kolloquium 2012
Invited guests gathered in Berlin, Germany, to learn and discuss the latest Refratechnik products and projects.
The exception proves the rule
Holcim reports on production with wet chalk and chalk-silica slurries with reference to its Lägerdorf plant, Germany.
Costa Rica: investors welcome?
Costa Rica is the venue for this year’s FICEM-APCAC Technical Congress and ICR gauges developments in the local cement market which has been reduced to having just two cement producers.
Product News
A new dust suppression system, a revised process control centre and a Smart control for raw mix are revealed.
New Orders
Nuryol Cimento, Nouvelle Cimenterie du Bénin and Société de Ciments de Zahana place new contracts.