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The October 2012 issue reviews Pakistan's cement recovery, Libya's rebuilding challenges and changes in Australia's cement market. Project reports visit new facilities in Brazil, Kenya and Tunisia, while technical articles examine clinker cooling, free lime, low-NOx combustion, cement packaging, dust removal and materials handling.
In this issue
Explore the October 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 completes refinancing agreement, impairments push Cimpor to a loss, Irish Cement announces restructuring measures, Egypt is set to lose energy subsidies and two new expansion projects are announced in the Philippines as a revival in demand is seen.
Pakistan: the road ahead
Galadari Cement tells the story of Pakistan’s cement sector which has seen a fresh recovery. Government rejuvenation of infrastructure projects in flood-affected areas and housing shortages has boosted cement demand.
Pakistan’s path to progress
The CR&DI Cement Institute provides training and standards testing for Pakistan’s cement industry.
Emerging major
Walter Schalka, Votorantim’s CEO, speaks to ICR about Brazil, the Cimpor takeover and the group’s future plans.
Mizu inaugurates Barauna
Earlier this year Cementos Mizu (Votorantim Group) opened its greenfield 1.2Mta Barauna factory in Brazil.
Savannah’s eco-friendly plant
Savannah Cement reports on the construction of its new Kitengela grinding plant in Kenya.
Building Djebel Ressas
Carthage Cement works will be the latest addition to Tunisia’s cement sector when it is commissioned in March 2013. Built with FLSmidth technology, the integrated plant will have a capacity of 5800tpd.
Votorantim’s big blast
Martin Engineering has been delivering 110 big blast air cannons to two of Votorantim’s new facilities in Brazil.
Themes of the future
Dr Michael Clark considers possible topics for next year’s Cemtech workshops.
Free lime reduction
Arthur Harrisson reveals how to reduce free lime during clinker manufacturing.
Libya: a new start
Asamer Holding details the challenges it has overcome in supporting its Libyan Cement Co subsidiary.
Holcim: a leaner company
Holcim seeks to maximise its global growth potential through a cost-cutting and investment programme.
Cooling down energy use
CEMMAC Horne Srnie invites Fons Technology International to retrofit a clinker cooler at its plant 65 125-year success story ICR interviews Dr Reinhold Festge, managing partner of Haver & Boecker, about the company's development.
Safely-bagged cement
The latest innovations and installations for cement bagging and packaging are revealed.
Haver Technology Days
Haver & Boecker’s Technology Days meeting in Germany saw the launch of its SpeedFlexx loader.
Compostable bags trialled
Limagrain Céréals Ingrédients completes successful trials of its BioSac biodegradable cement bags ontents.
Increasing the momentum
A TEC GRECO details the technology behind its low-NOx FLEXIFLAME burners and future developments.
Našicecement’s fuel overhaul
Over the last decade, Našicecement has introduced several energy efficiency projects at its Croatian facility.
Clearing the way
SPIN is supporting the development of Africa’s cement industry with clean, safe and sustainable production.
Enhanced project management
Loesche’s project management IT software has been enhanced with Milliarum SAP add-ons.
Steady dust removal
Taiheiyo Engineering Corp has installed its new filter-type electrostatic precipitator at the Fujiwara plant, Japan.
Dust-free loading with BELLOJET®
WAMGROUP describes its BELLOJET® telescopic loading chute from its TOREX equipment range.
Bartin’s milestone
Turkish producer Bartin Çimento (Sanko Group) has a new pyroline designed and constructed by IKN.
Yerraguntla’s low-NOx calciner
Zuari Cement (Italcementi Group) describes the inline calciner on its Kiln Line No 2 at the Yerraguntla plant, India.
Smooth performers
Nylacast details the benefits of bespoke polymer-based wear components for the cement sector.
On the radar
Siemens AG reports on its Sitrans LR560 silo level measurement equipment and its installation at an Australian plant.
Australia: the new landscape
Australia’s cement market looks to reshape itself as it adapts to carbon taxes, a shift towards grinding facilities and terminals, plus greater competition. The new landscape is just developing.
Product News
Refractory products from ANH, Sandvik’s DX700 drill and Siemens elevator drive unit feature in Product News.
New Orders
Sanghi Industries, Straits Cement, Odra Cement, Ciments de l’Afrique and Cia de Cimento award new contracts.