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The November 2012 issue assesses Egypt's cement industry following political upheaval and reports on new plants in Egypt and Tunisia. White cement is a major theme, with coverage of production, applications and capacity expansion. Further articles address coal grinding, explosion protection, process control and sustainable growth in India.
In this issue
Explore the November 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
HeidelbergCement announces construction of a new grinding plant in Togo, Eagle Materials acquires two cement works from Lafarge, Argos plans to expand capacity in Colombia’s central zone and Algeria’s government aims to buy a stake in ASEC Algeria.
Egypt: back on track?
ICR investigates the strength of the Egyptian cement market which has had to endure polictical upheaval, the withdrawl of energy subsidies and a fuel shortage in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.
Reflecting on recent experiences
ICR interviews Ahmad Al-Rousan, AUCBM’s secretary general, about the Middle East and North African markets.
Riding out the revolution
ASEC reports on the construction of its Arab National Cement Co’s greenfield cement plant in Minya, Egypt.
A new plant for Wadi El Nile
Wadi El Nile Cement provides a description of its 2.2Mta plant in Beni Suef, Egypt. The greenfield plant was equipped by FLSmidth and features an inline calciner and an OK vertical roller mill for finish grinding.
From challenge to success
Polysius SAS details its 3600tpd EP project for Sotacib Kairouan in Tunisia, including a five-stage preheater, a POLYTRACK clinker cooler and a COMBIFLEX ball mill and separator for finish grinding.
Cemtech Europe 2012
ICR reports on the key presentations and themes from the Cemtech Europe 2012 meeting in Geneva, which was supported by a 30-stand exhibition, plant tour and technical workshop.
Eclépens: a community player
Cemtech Europe delegates visit the Holcim Eclépens cement plant in Switzerland.
A paler shade of white
Turkey-based Adana Cement recently increased its white cement capacity by 0.3Mta with an FLSmidth project.
Algeria’s white present
Lafarge Algeria explain the white cement production process at Oggaz cement works and its export markets The company is also expanding storage capacity with a new 2300t multi-chamber silo.
White cement memories
Dr Clark recalls his early PhD years gathering experience and research at Ras Al Khaimah White Cement, UAE.
Building Olympic dreams
Aalborg Portland reports on the success of its white cement contributing to the London 2012 Olympic venues.
Incomplete cement clinkers
Arthur Harrisson looks at what happens when one of the main constituents of clinker is left out.
MPS: more than meets the eye
Gebr Pfeiffer demonstrates the high-performance of its coal grinding range of vertical roller mills ontents.
Formula 1 explosion venting
Thorwesten Vent has designed a lighter and stronger carbon-fibre vent for explosion protection.
Mediterranean trading trends
HC Trading examines the economics of cement trading and growing cement surpluses in the Mediterranean.
Fulfilling Libya’s potential
El-Kafaa Co reports on organising cement exports from its Athens office to supply the Libyan market.
Powerful material reclaiming
Bedeschi SpA describes some of its recent reclaimer and raw material storage projects in the Middle East.
Chekka’s new process core
Holcim’s Chekka cement plant in Lebanon upgrades to the Siemens’ CEMAT 7 and PCS 7 process control technology.
Coming up trumps for pumps
ICR reviews the latest pumps and valves being developed for use in the cement industry.
Targeting kiln stabilisation
Aslan Cimento addresses a pressure fluctuation problem in its tertiary air duct and preheater cyclones.
Wonders through innovation
JK Lakshmi Cement details its grinding plant in Gujarat and its low-carbon and energy-saving commitments.
UltraTech’s sustainable journey
UltraTech Cement’s sustainability goals range from reducing fossil fuels and water consumption to waste heat recovery.
Dalmia delivers growth
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) reports on robust Indian cement demand and its own sustainable growth.
Flying start for India?
ICR reviews India’s 1QFY12-13 cement sector performance as the industry prepares to contest the Competition Commission's hefty fines. Indian cement consumption rises and cement prices hold firm.
Product News
Making their debut in Product News: a new generator, a hydraulic seal and a silo level measurement system.
New Orders
Al Jouf Cement, Cemex Latvia, Qena Cement and Cemengal feature in New Orders.