International Cement Review magazine archive
The April 2014 issue reviews US cement recovery, Washington DC market trends and new plant investment, with further market reports on India and Russia. Technical coverage addresses operational excellence, MACT compliance, energy management, slag production, bearings, lubrication, process control and driver safety.
In this issue
Explore the April 2014 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
Holcim’s attributable profit doubles while turnover declines, Buzzi Unicem announces strategic tie-up with W&P Cementi, Lafarge sees improving trends and outlines expansion plans for the Middle East & Africa region while Cimpor achieves record cement sales and profits.
DC market developments
Rob Roy examines Washington DC’s market trends, outlining how the Great Recession has affected sales.
Happy days again...almost
Ed Sullivan, PCA, points towards an economic revival in the USA and increased domestic cement consumption.
A new plant for a new age
Essroc provides an overview of its Martinsburg works, the focus of this year’s IEEE-IAS/PCA conference plant tour.
Ready for recovery
Argos lifts capacity at its Harleyville plant in South Carolina as it prepares to participate fully in the market recovery.
GCC’s 5s approach
GCC uses five simple Japanese words as a guide for improving the working environment of its Pueblo plant.
Systemic equipment selection
MCM Consulting explains the benefits of a systemic approach to equipment selection for new projects.
Achieving operational excellence
Cemtech Middle East and Africa welcomes over 270 delegates in Dubai to discuss the latest regional advances.
Signed, sealed, delivered
Motofrenos has designed a new ball mill seal which has been installed at Cementos Argos’ Rioclaro plant.
Adapting the process
LSR Cement North-West talks to ICR about the novel raw processing for oil shale residues at its Slantsy works.
India: adjusting to new times
India’s cement industry calls for new stimulus measures to boost demand and help absorb overcapacity.
From clean-up to core projects
Martin Engineering details its conveyor project at GCC’s Rapid cement plant, USA.
AfriSam’s Project Green Cement
AfriSam’s innovative Project Green Cement is leading the way in reducing CO2 emissions and its clinker factor.
Accurate monitoring
HGH Infrared Systems explains how its Pyroscan system can enhance burner optimisation for alternative fuels.
Vocational qualifications
Dr Michael Clark stresses the importance of vocational training for the cement industry.
MACT rule brings challenges
Cemtrex Inc and Durag Inc highlight industry needs and new technologies for emissions monitoring.
Siemens targets energy use
Dieter Schletterer of Siemens outlines the energy saving potential of its motor products with references from Asia.
A complete overhaul
FLSmidth MAAG Gear carries out a complete raw mill gear unit overhaul for Orient Cement.
GGBS: production & properties
Arthur Harrisson assesses the qualities and composition of ground granulated blastfurnace slag for cements.
Finding one’s bearings
NSK Deutschland GmbH investigates the root cause of bearing failures and how to improve bearing life.
Maintaining fluid cleanliness
Chevron Products Co assesses the problems of fluid contamination and highlights the ISO Cleanliness code.
Dangote’s South African entry
Dangote reports on its new Delmas and Aganang plants as it makes its entry into the South African cement market.
A modern PCS step by step
ThyssenKrupp Industry Solutions upgrades Spassk Cement in Russia with a POLCID PCS.
From Berlin to Peru
Menzel Elektromotoren talks after-sales service and drive customisation with Yura SA of Peru.
Versatility in variability
TMEIC shows how variable-speed drives can extend the lifetime of kiln systems and vary rotational kiln speed.
Less friction, less power use
Global Technical Services demonstrates how a lubricant management programme can provide energy savings.
Lubricant selection
RKB Bearing Industries releases a software program to simplify the selection of lubricants for bearings.
Driver safety
Volvo trials its new stretch-brake system as it seeks safer truck driving on the road.
To Russia with love
Van Aalst describes the commissioning of a mobile unloader for ODK LLC at Rostov on Don, Russia.
Russia open to investment
by ICR Research The Russian cement sector is transforming into a modern and more energy-efficient industry with significant investment in new capacity. ICR takes a close look at the market and some of the projects nearing completion.
Product News
BEUMER goes to PetroCem, PANalytical release a benchtop spectrometer and Haver Southern Africa moves base.
New Orders
PT Semen Gresik, PT Cemindo Gemilang, Holcim and Société des Ciments de Ain El Kebira appear in New Orders.