International Cement Review magazine archive
The July 2013 issue surveys new cement capacity worldwide and the financing of African projects. It reports on Indocement, Belgaum and UltraTech investments, and reviews conditions in India and the Mediterranean. Plant safety, raw materials, slag analysis, grinding maintenance and kiln-shell replacement feature in the technical coverage.
In this issue
Explore the July 2013 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
Cimpor’s 1Q13 turnover was up by 22 per cent, UK watchdog warns over lack of competition and Votorantim launches an IPO plan for expansion. PPC is to enter DR Congo, Vietnam sales slip, China tightens NOx limits, while TXI commissions its Hunter Line 2 in USA.
Groundbreaking plant news
by ICR Research Africa and Asia top the lists for groundbreaking sites for new cement and grinding plants. Turnkey specialists are catching up with the backlog as additional cement capacity enters the global stage.
Financing African projects
The African Development Bank reports on the challenges of financing cement development in Africa.
Switched on to Africa
ICR interviews Jean-Marc Junon, HeidelbergCement Africa’s chief operating officer.
Supplying Africa
DVG Edwin, Dangote’s Cement CEO outlines the company's plans to become a pan-African producer.
Indocement: making it big
ICR visits the 11.9Mta Citeureup cement plant, which operates with nine kiln lines at Bogor, Indonesia.
Giant steps for safety
Devnya Cement explains the measures it has taken to improve health and safety around its facility.
Safe alternatives
David Gossman of GCI reveals the safety lessons of dealing with alternative fuels in cement plants.
Aiming for zero accidents
The WBCSD’s CSI published revised safety guidelines for its members this last May – its goal is for zero accidents.
Building Belgaum
Dalmia Cement highlights its new 4500tpd Belgaum cement works in Karnataka, India.
India: feeling the heat
by ICR Research Indian producers have witnessed a difficult period of late with rising costs and the price-fixing fines. In the latest figures from Jan-Mar 2013 the industry indicates subdued cement demand although optimism remains.
UltraTech marches on
by UltraTech, India ICR hears from India's largest cement producer and biggest cement brand, as UltraTech management review recent investments, company strategy and future capacity plans.
Housing matters
Schaeffler reports on its new FAG SNS plummer housing for bearings.
Cyclic processes
Dr Clark looks at the different gas, dust and compound cycles at work in modern cement kilns.
Using multiple raw materials
Arthur Harrisson investigates the pros and cons of adding a greater number of materials to the raw mix.
FCT Festus
FCT ACTech provide Buzzi Unicem’s Festus cement plant with a COSMA unit for XRF/XRD analysis.
Analysing amorphous slag
by R Yerly, Thermo Fischer, Switzerland Thermo Fisher shows how its XRD equipment identifies the amorphous qualities of slag as a raw material. The ARL 9900TM XRF instrument offers direct measurement of clinker content.
Taking down Barrington
Demolition specialists Keltbray set about the careful dismantling of the kiln at Cemex UK’s Barrington plant.
Reducing VRM repair downtime
Castolin Eutectic demonstrates the value of welding, spray coatings and wear plates as wear solutions for VRMs.
Kiln shell success
by S Ianniello, Bridge Gap Ltd, USA Bridge Gap Ltd outlines a recent kiln shell replacement project in North America, assessing kiln alignment and top quality installation. The task required a 30m length of kiln shell to be replaced.
Kiln shell replacement
A-C Equipment offers an insight into better kiln stability and an understanding of when it is time to replace the kiln shell.
Design with a difference
Cargotec explains why environmental legislation increasingly affects the design of ship loaders/unloaders.
Making individuality standard
Fritz & Macziol demonstrate why intelligent IT logistics systems are the way forward.
High-efficiency belt cleaning
Martin Engineering supplies TCI Engineering with its latest conveyor belt cleaning technology.
Searching for Mediterranean sun
by ICR Research While the Maghreb countries report sunny skies, the southern European cement industry remains under a dark cloud. For cement producers in the Levant and Egypt it is a mixed bag.
Product News
High-capacity screening by Metso, Mondi's Iraqi bag plant and Atlas Copco celebrates 140 years of business.
New Orders
New orders from Holcim Brazil, Turkey’s Medcem and Muhammet Gümüstas, Ciments Calcia and Semen Bosowa.