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The February 2012 issue of International Cement Review covers UAE: survival of the fittest, Modern production at Fujairah and Market leader aspirations. Further cement industry reports examine A new industry emerges, Al Rajhi: designed to succeed and Cement’s best friend?.
In this issue
Explore the February 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
Holcim announces CHF775m impairment charge on AfriSam restructure, CRH provides an update on its full-year spend, Indonesia posts double-digit rise in 2011 demand, and the MPA forecasts a decline for UK cement.
UAE: survival of the fittest
Ahead of the Cemtech Middle East and Africa event, ICR provides an overview of the UAE cement market and an analysis of the challenges for producers looking to offset local decline with export sales.
Modern production at Fujairah
ICR previews the official Cemtech Middle East and Africa plant tour of the Fujairah works at Dibba, UAE.
Market leader aspirations
Pioneer Cement, UAE, reports on the major improvements it has made since being a member of the Raysut Group.
A new industry emerges
The pace of change in Jordan’s cement industry has transformed the market. New private firms are raising the competition while aiming to lower production costs and find new export markets.
Al Rajhi: designed to succeed
Al Rajhi Cement describes the production process at its Al Mafraq cement works in Jordan. The Saudi-led company is equipped with a vertical roller mill for raw material grinding and has a cement capacity of 2Mta.
Cement’s best friend?
The European Aggregates Association examines the current state of the aggregates business and looks at how it is changing into a global market with many connections to the cement industry.
Why call it Portland cement?
Dr Clark revisits the origins of modern Portland cement, and how it came to be named.
Flame shape and quality
Arthur Harrisson investigates the influence that burners, precalciner kins and wet kilns have on clinker quality.
Resisting refractory wear
Refratechnik Cement reports on the development of its silicon carbide refractories in reducing alkali attack.
Firebolt blocks made to last
Höganäs Bjuf describes the application of its Firebolt™ refractory blocks at Norcem’s Brevik plant, Norway.
Turkey prevails with expansion
Oyak Cement Group provides an update on Turkey’s growing export trade and its need to build hydroelectrical power plants, plus its continued desire for new domestic cement capacity.
Foundations for the future
Akçansa is improving its environmental performance with a new waste heat recovery system.
ESP conversion at Askale
CTP Team undertakes an ESP to baghouse conversion project at Askale Çimento, Turkey ts.
Separator exchange
Christian Pfeiffer optimises Phoenix Zementwerke’s grinding process with a new QDK separator.
Vortex Rectifier development
Loesche has installed its Vortex Rectifier at Cimalux Cement in Luxembourg.
Making your own Lucky
Lucky Cement invests in a new terminal in Karachi, Pakistan with a Van Aalst shiploader.
Qatar opts for Chinese expertise
CNBM has been chosen to build Qatar Primary Material Company’s new cement teminal in Mesaieed Port.
A floating terminal’s journey
The Nevka floating terminal has been built for Petroprom of Russia to offer flexible transshipment of bulk cargo.
Filters for NESHAP compliance
WL Gore assesses NESHAP requirements for emissions and how filter technology at US plants needs to improve.
Air emissions reduced
FLSmidth Airtech has recently installed two new fabric filters for Eastern Province Cement, Saudi Arabia.
Troubleshooting advice
GE Energy offers a troubleshooting guide for the cement industry with workable solutions to everyday problems.
Out to dry
Cohen Group evaluates methods to utilise waste heat and looks at different ways to treat gas emissions.
New aeration concepts
Claudius Peters describe different storage solutions and aerated silo concepts.
Yemen: finding its feet
National Cement Company gives a portrait of Yemen’s fast-growing cement industry and reports on the company’s own origins, its modernisation programme and environmental record.
Product News
Doosan excavators at Intermat, Markes goes to Pittcon with CIA, and 4B Components offers SpeedMaster™.
New Orders
Cimpor, Huaxin Cement, Cement Australia and Tabuk Cement all announce new orders.