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The March 2012 issue of International Cement Review covers China: ready for a new era?, ABB saves Huaxin’s energy and Big cooler, big challenges. Further cement industry reports examine Mongolia: insights going forward, Building on achievements and The missing link is found.
In this issue
Explore the March 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
Lafarge pledges to cut debt further in 2012 while Cemex’s net sales advance in 4Q11 and HeidelbergCement's full-year turnover improves. Siam Cement forecasts improved demand and Italcementi exists the Turkish cement market.
China: ready for a new era?
ICR reviews the Chinese cement sector as it tries to balance the demand for higher cement consumption in its 12th Five-year plan with restructuring its cement capacity and tigher environmental controls.
ABB saves Huaxin’s energy
ABB installs its ACS800 multidrive drive units for Huaxin Cement’s 2km downhill limestone belt conveyor.
Big cooler, big challenges
IKN describes its recent projects to supply Anhui Conch with high-performance rated Pendulum clinker coolers.
Mongolia: insights going forward
Ian McInnes reviews the development of Mongolia’s cement industry.
Building on achievements
ICR reviews Cemex UK’s recently-published report on its sustainability and CSR performance.
The missing link is found
Richard Woodgate & Thermo Fisher Scientific describe the importance of online PGNAA.
Online benefits
Iteca Socadei SA discusses free lime and sulphur monitoring at Holcim’s Héming cement plant.
Online analysers
Dr Clark looks at the history of online analysers for gas and mineral analysis.
In SmartControl
Holcim plants in Czech Republic and Romania benefit from Kima Echtzeitsysteme’s SmartControl.
Fly ash compatibility
Arthur Harrisson investigates fly ash cements and the importance of their constituents and compatibility.
First-hand course impressions
Dr Martin Arter of Austroplan reviews CemNet’s popular online cement industry training courses 0 40-years of gunning elco GmbH looks back its 40 year history of refractory unning with its Rotamat machinery.
The complete package
ICR reports on the latest bagging and packaging machinery to enter the market.
La Unión’s turning point
Haver & Boecker provides a Roto-Packer® and a Radimat® 5000 bag applicator for Cementos La Unión, Spain.
Multiwall goes digital
Windmöller & Hölscher holds an open house, inviting customers to view its new AM 8135 digital tuber.
Bagging plant start-ups
Claudius Peters reveals its latest bagging equipment installations at Tabuk Cement and PT Semen Baturaja.
RDF – stored and delivered
Vecoplan FuelTrack reports on its RDF preparation and feeding solution for Cementos Molins Industrial in Spain tents.
From waste to alternative fuel
Mo-BRUK has established a central role in supplying Poland’s cement manufacturers with RDF material.
Efficient and safe AF handling
MBM Engineering and SHW-SHA detail the right system components for handling and storing RDF.
Oil analysis for cement plants
ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties reports on how oil analysis can help ensure efficient equipment operation.
The size of the matter
MMD details the application of its proven sizing technology for cement producers.
Crushing benefits
Metso Minerals has broadened its cone crusher range with the new HP3 cone crusher model.
JPG invests for the future
Jiangsu Penfei Group provides a profile of its activities and main equipment for cement producers.
Raysut’s 2nd cement terminal
Ostra constructs a new cement terminal for Raysut Cement in Oman, comprising 20,000t of storage capacity.
Safety: meeting the challenge
Peter Anderson reviews health and safety issues at cement plants in China.
Peristaltic hose pumps
Flowrox’s new peristaltic pumps are delivering grinding aids with greater reliability than ever before.
Working like clockwork
Bulktechnik describes the new cement terminal it has built for Finnsementti Oy in Oulo, Finland.
Nordic stability lies ahead
ICR’s Nordic review looks at the well-established markets of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark as well as Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, featuring cement consumption trends going forward.
Product News
Sika forms a CO2 reduction alliance, Stedman’s Mega Slam crusher and SLV Cement’s truck management system.
New Orders
Mongolyn Alt Group, Tabuk Cement, Cimento Itambé, Lafarge UK feature in this month's new orders.