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The June 2013 issue focuses on Indonesia's expanding cement market and the activities of Indocement and Holcim in Asia. Technical reports examine dust reduction, alternative fuels, tyre processing, India's carbon footprint and plant upgrades, alongside features on lubrication, bearings, logistics and Latin American market changes.
In this issue
Explore the June 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
First-quarter 2013 results for leading cement majors are hit by harsh winter in Europe and North America. The PCA revises down its 2013 forecast. Thatta Cement announces a new joint venture and Algeria raises supplies to alleviate domestic shortages.
Indonesia to spur Asian growth
by ICR Research As Cemtech Asia prepares to head to Jakarta, Indonesia, over 24-27 June 2013, ICR provides an overview of this thriving cement market where existing players and new entrants are preparing to add new capacity.
An Asian adventure
Thomas Armstrong interviews Daniel Lavalle, president director of Indocement.
Holcim's Asian advance
A whistlestop tour of Holcim's Asian cement operations where the Swiss major continues to make significant gains.
2013 IEEE-IAS PCA highlights
Rob Roy reports from the IEEE-IAS/PCA meeting in Orlando, Florida, as the US begins its economic recovery.
Cementtech China 2013
Cementtech China opens its doors to hundreds of delegates and exhibitors in Beijing.
BusinessCem Moscow
ICR reports on developments in Russia and neighbouring countries as delegates meet for BusinessCem Moscow.
Hon Chong cuts dust emissions
Holcim Vietnam invests in a baghouse conversion project to reduce dust emissions while co-processing.
More buck, less bang
Dr Michael Clark identifies lessons cement producers can learn from the oil sector when it comes to capital projects.
Bamburi’s burning ambitions
Bamburi Cement highlights its alternative fuel successes in Kenya and Uganda and outlines plans for the future.
Giving waste a new value
Cemex puts solid urban waste to increasing use at Kiln Line No1 of its Tepeaca works, Mexico.
Fuelling quality
UltraTech Cement’s R&D department studies clinkers made with different coal and petcoke mixes.
Reducing India’s CO2 footprint
ICR looks at the findings of an Indian Technology Roadmap for a low-carbon cement industry to 2050.
Burning bright
Turbulent Diffusion offers savings and reduced emissions from the installation of multifuel burners.
Ulco’s upgrade initiatives
AfriSam’s Ulco cement factory has fitted a new Scheuch EMC baghouse and is also working on its CSR programme.
The CO2 question
Arthur Harrisson looks at current methods to reduce CO2 and other solutions that are in development.
Down to size
MMD UK details the benefits of its Sizer technology and ‘In-Pit Crushing and Conveying’.
Life-cycle of a tyre
MVW Lechtenberg explores the impact tyre burning has on clinker quality.
Chipping away at fuel costs
Asia Cement finds the right kind of tyre shredder for its recycling centre in South Korea.
Power meets versatility
Lindner Recyclingtech reveals its two-stage shredding process and other options for waste fuels.
Lubrication: proaction pays
C&C Oil Co investigates the use of lube bars for cement kilns and the potential savings from proper lubrication.
All about mounting bearings
Schaeffler deploys its spherical roller bearings in a roller press at Cementos Portland Valderrivas, Spain.
Keep things moving
ITW Krafft and ITW ROCOL stress the importance of lubricating the loose kiln tyre.
Improving bearing life
NSK Europe look at the factors affecting the service life of bearings and how a longer bearing life can reduce costs.
From screening to packing
A review of products showcased by Haver & Boecker at this year’s Bauma exhibition in Munich, Germany.
Mobile flexibility in Portugal
Secil-Britas approach Metso for a complete fleet of mobile crushing and screening equipment for limestone mining.
From mine to laboratory
ThyssenKrupp Resource Technologies presents its mining and cement lab capabilities at Bauma 2013.
Powtech 2013: Nuremberg
ICR visits Powtech to see what German suppliers to the cement industry are highlighting at the show.
Latin American shake-up
by ICR Research Latin American markets are in a proactive period with major producers switching plant ownership and various manufacturers trying to keep up with demand. The prospects look good for this region of the world.
New Orders
by ICR Research New orders are unveiled for Edo Cement of the BUA group, Nigeria; Faruk Investment Group, Iraq; Grupo Abayak AKOGA Cimento, Equatorial Guinea; Falcon Cement, Bahrain and Siam Cement,Thailand.