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The January 2012 issue of International Cement Review covers David Hargreaves remembered, New plant capacity unveiled and Waiting for the turning point. Further cement industry reports examine Nobsa adds grinding capacity, Benchmark plant completion and New Oxelösund terminal.
In this issue
Explore the January 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
Cemex and Venezuela sign compensation agreement, China to eliminate 250Mt of outdated cement capacity, Van Eeckhout invests in a Marseille joint venture and Lafarge plans to triple production in Iraq.
David Hargreaves remembered
ICR staff pay tribute to David Hargreaves, founder of Tradeship Publications and International Cement Review, and reflect on his contribution to the global cement industry.
New plant capacity unveiled
Find out where the new capacity came on-stream in 2011 with ICR’s round up of completed plant projects Promac Engineering Industries Ltd reveals its business model as a specialist supplier to the cement industry.
Waiting for the turning point
The Portland Cement Association has released its 'Fall Forecast 2011' on US cement demand. ICR details what is envisaged under state funding, the economic outlook and US construction market trends.
Nobsa adds grinding capacity
The Colombian cement industry has seen strong growth over the last few years and in 2011 Holcim expanded its Nobsa Cement plant to raise capacity to 2.3Mta with the construction of a new 0.9Mta line.
Benchmark plant completion
Walchandnagar Industries Ltd has recently completed a turnkey contract to build a 1500tpd cement works for Anjani Portland Cement in Andra Pradesh, India. This project was completed in just 18 months.
New Oxelösund terminal
Thomas Cement AB’s modernised terminal at Oxelösund, Sweden, is operational after Bulkteknik provided 12,000t of cement and fly ash storage along with 200tph of shipunloading and automated truck loading equipment.
Eighth AUCBM – Amman
ICR reports from the AUCBM conference and exhibition held in Amman, Jordan. This was a much anticipated event following the Arab Spring giving delegates a chance to reassess cement markets in the Middle East 50 2011 closes and into 2012 Dr Clark looks back at 2011, remarking on…
Successful bypass in Poland
A TEC embarked on a large kiln optimisation project at Grupa Ozarów in Poland, equipping the 8800tpd kiln line with a chloride bypass system designed to cater for various alternative fuels and lower emissions ts.
India: first-half overview
ICR reports on India’s 1HFY12 and assesses the performance of the market's major cement producers We also question why cement prices have been escalating despite domestic demand growth slowing.
Optimising quality in the kiln
Arthur Harrisson sets out to explore the different possibilities for optimising quality in the kiln, and discusses the kiln chemistry parameters required to achieve maximum 28-day mortar strength.
Handling and storage solutions
Aumund successfully completed a number of installations for bulk handling and storage solutions during 2011. The specialist design of its products and the latest locations of its projects are detailed in this report.
Cost-effective gas monitoring
California Analytical Instruments describes the benefits of its 600 FTIR gas analyser.
Process improvements
Adelaide Brighton Cement called upon Mirion Technologies to install its latest kiln monitoring equipment.
Preserve your profitability
HGH Infrared Systems explain how its KilnScan system can be a great asset in preventing kiln shutdowns.
On the radar
Vega Grieshaber KG monitors the thickness of clinker exiting the cooler with its radar technology.
Bangladesh set for a boom
Bangladesh’s cement industry comprises a multitude of entities that operate grinding and import facilities to cater for local consumption. ICR reports on the current state of the industry and its potential for growth.
New Orders
New orders from Holcim Brasil, PT Semen Baturaja, Secil, Reliance Cementation and Adelaide Brighton Cement.
Product News
Di Matteo picks up innovation award, the BIG BLASTER® Category 5 Hurricane is released and Martek’s Asian hub.