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The June 2014 issue assesses Malaysia's cement growth and interviews Hope Construction Materials about its UK operations. It also examines European industry restructuring. Technical and plant features address alternative fuels, energy strategy, brownfield development, quarry control, noise, grinding, storage and logistics.
In this issue
Explore the June 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
First-quarter results from the global cement majors point to better volume trends across Europe, underlying recovery in the US but uncertainty in key emerging markets. Meanwhile, Cemex appoints chairman and CEO following the unexpected death of Lorenzo Zambrano.
Malaysia’s steady rise
ICR Research Ahead of Cemtech Asia 2014, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, ICR reports on the steady growth of Malaysia’s cement market as government infrastructure plans and private investment offer reasons for optimism.
Journey of Hope
by ICR Research ICR speaks with Chris Plant, CEO of Hope Construction Materials, on the story so far for the UK’s newest cement market entrant, as well on company plans for the future and prospects for cement demand going forward.
Unlocking alternatives
Sanghi Cement delivers its sustainability strategy based on raw material efficiency and low carbon emissions.
Project Slite 75%
HeidelbergCement’s Slite cement plant works towards meeting an ambitious fuel substitution rate.
Shaping Hawaiian supply
Sandvik supplies a CV229 impact crusher to Hawaiian Cement to reduce the amount of imported crushed sand.
AfriSam’s energy strategies
AfriSam adopts an holistic approach to energy savings by focussing on four primary areas.
Sustaining European cement
An exclusive interview with CEMBUREAU on the future for the European cement industry and its challenges.
Demonstrating due diligence
Dr Michael Clark explores the impact of the proposed LafargeHolcim merger on different stakeholders.
Problems with cement
Arthur Harrisson identifies ways to lessen some of the common causes for complaint about cement quality.
Set for rationalisation?
ICR looks at the prognosis for South Korea’s cement market as overcapacity burdens persist.
Taking noise off the map
Jaypee Rewa outlines the findings from its full noise analysis as it aims to keep noise levels down.
Brownfield challenges
Whitehopleman reports on a project to exploit raw materials from below sea level.
To the future
Gebr Pfeiffer celebrates its 150th anniversary and invites the cement industry to hear about its latest projects.
Real-time quarry control
Logimine has developed openQUARRY software to improve quarry maintenance.
Mineral resources and reserves
Met-Chem analyses whether the cement industry could do more to safeguard and know its available resources.
Relocation, relocation
InterCem completes a ball mill transfer project from UAE to Burkina Faso for CIMFASO.
Test of strength
Mapei carries out research into several new slags to enhance cement strength.
Grinding support
Ecofor explains the value of its active electro-neutraliser to improve mill capacity.
The value of iron fires
Aurubis explores the benefits of additives that use fly ash, slag, silica fume and copper to improve cement quality.
Keeping the flames at bay
Thorwesten Vent details effective ways to reduce explosion risks when using coal mills.
Staying in control
Trapen shows how an effective control system for cement grinding can improve efficiency and lower costs.
Energy saving with PAAF
Idea Construction Chemicals Company undertakes a study into the performance of PAAF additives in Turkey.
Going under cover
Geometrica explains why dome storage units can provide a sustainable cement and clinker storage solution.
Finding the right tank
Tank Connection details the recent trends in bulk storage solutions and the rising demand for bolted RTP tanks.
Driving alternative fuel efforts
MVW Lechtenberg explains the benefits of processing end-of-life vehicles into useable refuse-derived fuel (RDF).
Go process: sun and cement
Cemex has been researching concentrated solar energy as a cement manufacturing method of the future.
Europe’s reshuffle
by ICR Research The European market is seeing signs of recovery while on the corporate level, the landscape has seen a number of changes with more on the cards. ICR investigates which markets and producers are likely to gain.
Product News
A rheometer, RDF bale opener and an innovation in bag technology form this month’s Product News.
New Orders
New orders features orders from United Cement Industrial Co, Cimento Planalto, PPC and more.