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The November 2014 issue examines East African cement growth and investment, with additional perspectives from Morocco and Kenya. Plant reports include JK White Fujairah and Kerman Cement. Technical coverage addresses sulphate resistance, XRD and XRF analysis, NOx control, grinding, refractories and logistics.
In this issue
Explore the November 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 makes further divestments, PPC’s chief executive quits amid ‘differences’ with the board, Cemex enters new credit agreement, while Cementos Argos announces plans to boost Colombian capacity and wins board approval for a bond issue of up to US$493m.
In search of stabilisation
Ahead of the 19th AUCBM in Marrakech, Morocco, ICR speaks to Mohamed Chaïbi, president of the APC.
East Africa rises
Standard Investment Bank explains why there are many reasons for participation in east Africa’s cement sector.
Strategic alliances and survival
Jean-Christophe Lefèvre-Moulenq of CM-CIC Securities assesses the dynamics of the LafargeHolcim merger.
H&B scoop Lafarge award
Haver & Boecker wins a Lafarge Global Supplier Award for its Haver ADAMS® technology.
Semi-dust SCR success
Lafarge’s Mannersdorf works in Austria reduces NOx output with a Scheuch SCR installation.
JK White Fujairah in full swing
JK Cement is open for business in Fujairah, UAE, where it can produce white and grey cement from its swing plant.
Boost for Kerman Cement
Kerman Cement has embarked on a modernisation programme for its production facility in southeastern Iran.
Cemtech Europe 2014
ICR reports from Cemtech Europe, where delegates were treated to excellent presentations and hospitality.
A chimney of corruption
Dr Clark investigates the probable cause of unsound concrete that is traced back to a cement producer.
Sulphate resistance
Arthur Harrisson discusses the importance of sulphur in cement and its negative impacts.
Strong analyser duo
Rigaku details why the Supermini 200 and MiniFlex600 are important partners for XRD/XRF analysis.
Combined XRD and XRF
Olympus highlights its BTX Profiler with 2D XRD for chemical and mineralogy testing.
A more complete picture
CTL Group demonstrates how Rietveld refinement reveals more clarity to blended cement compositions.
Think small to be big
A TEC describes the mini cement plant project at Cementos San Marcos, Colombia.
The strongest link
FB Chain explains how anti-clog sprockets and its Inno scrapers can reduce critical conveyors shutdowns.
Cemengal goes XL
The Plug&Grind® capacity has grown and Cemengal is delivering an XL grinding plant package to its customers.
Loesche Symposium 2014
ICR reports from Loesche’s Symposium in Düsseldorf where topical grinding matters were discussed.
NOx reduction at Vidal Ramos
Votorantim Cimentos installs SNCR and alternative fuel equipment at its Vidal Ramos plant, Brazil.
VSK advances
by S Agarwal & P Sharma, Megatech International Pvt Ltd, India Megatech has upgraded the design of the VSK kiln to increase performance and efficiency. Venezuela is one of the countries where the technology will be used.
Refractory optimisation
Magnesita outlines its eight-step refractory optimisation model for achieving higher reliability and lower costs.
Driving development
OMEPS Silotrailers puts the case for aluminium cement tankers for advanced transport.
Intelligent logistics
INFORM GmbH shows how intelligent logistics software can optimise scheduling and service quality.
On the right track
Sharrcem in Kosovo has improved its cement distribution by adding Frotcom’s GPS tracking to its vehicles.
Effective NOx and CO2 control
Kurz Instruments looks at the options for NOx and CO2 reduction in North America.
Opportunities in Africa
Martin Engineering sets up shop in Kenya where a new partnership will see better distribution of its products.
Africa’s grey gold
by Tony Hadley, Baobab Advisory sarl Tony Hadley gives his second article on investors’ appetite for sub-Saharan cement capacity expansion as a changing supply scenario and more stable prices begin to impact on the region.
Building on Kenyan prosperity
by B Kiarie and S Njihia, Faida Investment Bank, Kenya The cement industry of Kenya has undergone a rapid transformation as it reacts to the increase in local housing demand and building projects. Strong investment should encourage further growth in the cement sector.
Product News
A 3D solid scanner, monobloc burner and new series of industrial oils are unveiled in Product News.
New Orders
Lafarge, Eurocement, Itacamba Cemento and CMS Cement feature in New Orders.