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The October 2014 issue assesses Germany's cement outlook and reports on projects in Georgia, Azerbaijan and Indonesia. Packaging and distribution are major themes, supported by features on grinding, raw mix analysis, fuel diversification, ceramic protection, asset maintenance, drives and process control.
In this issue
Explore the October 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
Cimpor sees double-digit rise in cement sales, the European Commission clears Holcim and Cemex’s Spanish deal, Dubai buys a minority equity stake in Dangote Cement and Jaiprakash divests of another cement unit as it looks to shed debt.
Germany: cautious optimism
by ICR Research The German cement sector remains vigilant to the potential for higher house prices and further economic headwinds, but greater need for infrastructure development provides reason for optimism.
Leader makes its mark
Leader Cement prepares to establish a footprint in western Georgia with a cement terminal and grinding facility.
Finger on the packaging pulse
Lafarge Tarmac’s Barnstone plant in the UK has developed into an innovation hub for cement packaging.
Azeri ambition
Norm LLC’s 2Mta cement works in Azerbaijan aims to serve the domestic market and wider Caspian region.
Staying in control
Dyckerhoff-owned VolynCement sees the benefits of a complete Siemens’ control system installed by Votum.
Versatile grinding solutions
Gebr Pfeiffer Inc reports on its latest North American raw mill orders and installations that demand versatility.
Accurate raw mix analysis
SpectraFlow Analysis demonstrates how raw mix variation can be minimised with online analysis.
Ethiopia’s fuel diversification
Dr Michael Clark reports on a one-day fuel diversification course in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Bypassing landfill
Qassim Cement Co looks for alternative ways to dispose/ utilise bypass dust and finds a novel solution.
Reducing LSF
Arthur Harrisson reviews the potential for reducing the lime saturation factor of clinker.
All-round ceramic protection
Blasch offers precast ceramics to protect clinker coolers, heat exchangers and dust collectors.
Tripling cleaning power
CTP Team Srl details its Sonic Wave Acceleration Pulse (SWAP) technology for longer filter bag lengths.
Indonesian success
Claudius Peters reviews its latest silo and packing orders for Indonesia’s cement industry.
Stacking up well
Mortar specialists Schwenk Putztechnik asks the Beumer Group to install a high-capacity palletiser at its factory.
Meeting bagging targets
PT Indocement’s Citeureup plant in Indonesia receives a new sack line from Windmöller & Hölscher.
All bagged up
Starlinger, Beumer, Haver & Boecker and Concetti Group reveal their latest bagging and packaging solutions.
Future-proofed packaging
Ash Grove Cement’s Harrisonville facility in the US invests in a new palletising line from Premier Tech Chronos.
Stabilising pallet loads
H. Rand explains how its GripFixTM anti-slip technology makes pallet loads more stable and secure.
Asset maintenance
ARC Advisory gives Lafarge Cement in South Africa a helping hand in asset maintenance.
150 years of innovation
As Italcementi reaches its 150th anniversary the Italian cement major charts key milestones in its history.
Moving on up
Geda Dechentreiter GmbH elevates Märker Zement’s Harburg plant personnel to higher preheater levels.
Drive dilemmas
Menzel Elektromotoren delivers a customised drive unit to Titan’s Antea cement plant in Albania.
Preheater cyclone protection
Höganäs Bjuf aims to protect cyclones and preheaters against alkali attack and sulphur build-up.
Complete valve solution
European Gate Valves brings reliable tyre feeding to UK cement plants with its latest valve technology.
Stacker-reclaimer solutions
Bedeschi SpA finds a new solution to raw materials handling in a smaller operating space.
Flexible logistics
SAMSON (AUMUND Group) shows how its Material Feeder and Eco Hoppers are making bulk handling simpler.
Best-practice APC selection
FLSmidth investigates the role of air pollution control systems and helps prevent unforeseen shutdowns.
Building despite uncertainty
by ICR Research The CIS region is undergoing significant changes as it develops new infrastructure routes and major housing programmes for the expanding regional population. ICR sees how well the cement industry is keeping pace.
Product News
Malvern and Xoptix announce new particle size analysers while Flexco releases its HV2 Precleaner for conveyors.
New Orders
Wonder Cement, CITIC Heavy Industries and Modern Cement and Mining, plus Dynamis feature in New Orders.