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The June 2012 issue of International Cement Review covers Indonesia’s new capacity spree, Bosowa’s eastern initiatives and Waste heat for energy. Further cement industry reports examine Inside the Dragon, Opportunities for Akmenés and Managing African cement.
In this issue
Explore the June 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
Cement producers’ 1Q12 figures are held back by a harsh European winter. The PCA sees modest US cement demand growth and the UK competition council requires asset disposal for Tarmac-Lafarge venture to proceed.
Indonesia’s new capacity spree
As Cemtech Asia heads to Jakarta, PT Nomura offers a complete update on the status of the Indonesian economy demand drivers, newcomers to the cement market and current capacity expansion plans.
Bosowa’s eastern initiatives
PT Semen Bosowa is on a fast-track growth programme targeting a total cement capacity of 11Mta by 2015.
Waste heat for energy
Lafarge Philippines’ Teresa works has set the standard in the region for waste heat recovery.
Inside the Dragon
Dragon Cement is one of Myanmar’s newest producers, which benefits from the natural resources in its vicinity.
Opportunities for Akmenés
Lithuania’s Akmenés Cementas is constructing a second line to raise its cement capacity to 2.7Mta.
Managing African cement
Industry consultant Tony Hadley looks at the key factors for establishing a cement plant in sub-Saharan Africa.
Thinking big
Holtec Consulting Pvt Ltd reports on its three-part project for Jaiprakash Associates at Jaggayyapeta, India.
WHR on the rise
Dr Clark assesses the different systems for waste heat recovery and the pros and cons of available options.
From waste heat to power
Holcim Alesd in Romania is the first Eastern European cement works to integrate a waste heat recovery system.
Iran’s energy efficiency efforts
Kaveh Pars Mining Industries Development is investing in projects to reduce energy consumption in Iran.
Making more of waste heat
Turboden reports on its installation of Organic Rankin Cycle power plants for the cement industry.
India: hints of promise
ICR examines India’s surprising third-quarter recovery in FY11-12 and the factors behind renewed cement sales and stronger growth.
Meeting dispatch challenges
Jaiprakash Associates optimises its Baga plant with the aid of automated SLV cement software for quick dispatch.
Cimpor moves centre stage
Following Camargo Corrêa’s bid to take full ownership of Cimpor, ICR looks at the implications of the move for both parties and whether Votorantim would be inclined to sell its Cimpor shares.
Like clockwork
Ad Ligthart reveals the challenges of chartering a self-discharging cement carrier and then sets sail for Panama’s coast and a hydroelectric dam project.
Multi-component cements
Reiner Härdtl reviews the strengths and merits of CEM X multi-component cements, which incorporate more than one addition to cement clinker to reduce CO2 and overall clinker content.
Material improvements
Holcim looks to capture more of the low-CO2 cement market with its Optimo and Robusto brands.
Past development stage
Wopfinger Baustoffindustrie charts the development of supersulphate cements and its Slagstar® product.
A is for Alite
Arthur Harrisson takes a microscopic look at the mineral types found in clinker with a special focus on alite.
China’s balancing act
ICR reports on proceedings at the 13th China Cement Conference and Exhibition, Beijing.
Stockpile blending optimisation
ABB Switzerland provides Fauji Cement Company with its latest advanced software for optimised blending in combination with its SpectraFlow online analysis equipment for raw materials.
Guiding quarry rehabilitation
ICR highlights the ‘Guidelines on Quarry Rehabilitation’ produced by the CSI and WBCSD.
Protecting biodiversity
Tony Whitten explores a way forward in protecting biodiversity in and around limestone quarries.
Chile targets reconstruction
ICR investigates the progress being made by Chile to step up cement production following greater cement demand for housing and construction projects since the earthquake and tsunami of 2010.
Product News
Remote silo management, the Plug&Grind® grinding unit, Loesche combustion addition and Concetti at Achema.
New Orders
Nuh Cimento Sanayi, Eurocement, Cemex UK and FLSmidth’s Middle East contract feature in new orders.