International Cement Review magazine archive
The August 2014 issue reviews major cement producers and reports from Cemtech Asia in Malaysia. Carbon reduction and sustainability feature prominently, including oxyfuel combustion, carbon capture and Brazilian projects. Other articles cover raw material analysis, limestone cement, tyre-derived fuels, equipment protection and Nordic markets.
In this issue
Explore the August 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
Lafarge and Holcim outline a list of asset disposals to win regulatory approval ahead of their proposed merger, Vicat buys out Sagar Cements’ stake in Indian joint venture and new plant projects are inaugurated in Mexico, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India.
Corporate profiles
by ICR Research Corporate performances for last year are reviewed: 19 Introduction 20 Holcim 22 Lafarge 24 HeidelbergCement 26 Cemex 28 Italcementi.
Cemtech Asia 2014
by ICR Research Cemtech Asia heads to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to discuss the latest regional market and corporate developments, capacity expansions and technical advances before an audience of senior cement industry specialists.
LatAm: growth and challenges
Scotiabank Inverlat SA highlights fresh market developments across the Latin American region.
Harnessing potential
Dominican Republic cement association, Adocem, shares its views on the outlook for domestic industry trends.
Sustainability at the core
Votorantim Cimentos explains how its sustainable development approach supports corporate growth.
Sustainability at Brazil’s CBC
ICR reports on the 6th Brazilian Cement Congress, hosted by ABCP and SNIC in the thriving city of São Paulo.
Yura’s stockyard solution
Claudius Peters Technologies reveals its stockyard storage and handing solution for Yura’s Arequipa plant.
Mind the gap
InterCem installs a new kiln sealing system for Cimenterie de Lukala (HeidelbergCement) in the DR of Congo.
The promise of carbon capture
Kline Consulting LLC assesses the potential for an economic carbon capture treatment.
Cemtech and CO2
Dr Clark looks at the progress made by the cement industry towards CO2 reduction and sustainability.
Green revenues
Pond Biofuels explains how algae can significantly reduce CO2 emissions for cement manufacturers.
Clinker liquid
Arthur Harrisson examines the liquid phase during clinker formation and its importance.
Oxyfuel: prospects and limits
VDZ reports on initial studies on using oxyfuel combustion for carbon capture and storage.
Towards a CCS breakthrough
Bellona discusses the Norcem carbon capture project at the Brevik works and a possible CCS breakthrough.
Brazil: still on the expansion trail
by ICR Research Despite the recent cement cartel ruling by CADE and difficulties with inflation and infrastructure delays, Brazil is still on course to increase its cement production as its appetite for cement demand growth endures.
Next-generation PGNAA
Realtime Instruments details its AllScan next-generation PGNAA online analyser.
Ash benefits
NK Enterprises has been using rice husk ash as a valuable byproduct for new blended cements.
Safer ESP cleaning
Primasonics provides sound cleaning solutions to Graymont’s Superior lime plant in Wisconsin, USA.
Profitable limestone cement
Sika demonstrates how grinding aids and high-quality improvers can enhance performance and profits.
Intelligent design
IBAU HAMBURG explains what’s required to design a first-rate shiploader/unloader for today’s cement industry.
Houston calling
Houston Cement, USA, reaps the benefits of its rail-mounted Cargotec shipunloader.
Kenya’s waste tyre drive
INFRASTRUKTUR & UMWELT discusses Kenya’s new resolve to make use of waste tyres in cement production.
Maximising TDF use
ResourceCo Asia reveals how to maximise thermal substitution rates using tyre chips.
Abrasion and corrosion damage
3L&T shows how its KilnGardTM and FlueGardTM products can protect equipment against chemical attack.
Capturing energy savings
The Thrislington lime plant in the UK invests in a new waste heat recovery system to capture low-grade heat.
Nordic warm-up
by ICR Research ICR analyses the Nordic cement markets of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, identifying reasons why cement demand is starting to pick up in this region.
Product News
A 3D movement detection camera, a precast refractory and a lubricant product selector feature in Product News.
New Orders
New Orders features: CMS, Bolu Cimento, PT Holcim Indonesia, Holcim (Argentina) and Umm Al-Qura.