International Cement Review magazine archive
The August 2015 issue reviews leading cement groups and the development of McInnis Cement in Canada, alongside Cemtech Asia and Mexico's market outlook. Technical articles address white cement, lime hydration, future production technology, carbon utilisation, preheater performance and plant safety.
In this issue
Explore the August 2015 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
LafargeHolcim is officially launched on a global stage, sustained global cement demand growth is expected to continue through 2015 and 2016, Cimpor announces a greenfield plant in Mozambique and Saudi producers reportedly cut clinker output to shore up prices.
Corporate profiles
Corporate performances for last year are reviewed: 19 Introduction 20 Holcim 22 Lafarge 24 HeidelbergCement 26 Cemex 28 UltraTech Cement 30 Italcementi.
Entering a world of giants
by ICR Research ICR interviews Christian Gagnon, CEO of McInnis Cement, Canada.
Focus on Asia
by ICR Research Cemtech Asia 2015 was held in Bangkok, Thailand, where more than 200 delegates gathered to listen to expert presentations, visit the exhibition and enjoy the renowned hospitality of Cemtech Conferences.
The Cemex way: a Roundtable
by TA Stewart, National Center for Middle Market, Ohio State University, USA Cemex’s roundtable discussion reveals how the multinational’s acceptance of change has helped it integrate new methods and standards across the group.
Bowmanville’s lime hydration
by D Frost, St Marys Cement, Canada, JB Weston & M Blower, FLSmidth Inc, USA This 2015 IEEE-IAS/PCA presentation reviews the first cement facility to be equipped with an FLSmidth lime hydrator, St Marys Cement’s Bowmanville works.
The key to white cement
by F Coletta and Dr M Clark, Whitehopleman, UK Whitehopleman looks at the different constituents of white cement and what is required from producers in terms of fuel and raw materials for production of a high-quality cement.
Building a regional presence
Cementos Argos explains its expansion strategy into new Caribbean and Central American markets.
ECRA future technology
Dr Michael Clark revisits the European Cement Research Academy’s sustainable manufacturing findings.
Process impact on clinker
Arthur Harrisson examines clinker nodules to see what microscopic analysis can reveal about clinker formation.
Getting back to top gear
Cimentos Liz runs into kiln drive difficulties until Novexa offers a reprofiling solution.
The power of LOVE
EPFL works with Holcim to investigate generating electricity from low-temperature waste heat.
Harnessing CO2
Lafarge explores the possibilities for CO2 mitigation and carbon capture and storage for the cement industry.
Preheater performance
by C Kline and J Kline, Kline Consulting LLC, USA Kline Consulting LLC reveals the secrets of optimal modern preheater and kiln performance, including discussion on NOx reduction, the use of alternative fuels and material build-ups.
Cutting through the noise
by C Kinart, HGC Engineering, Canada In the first of a two-part article, HGC Engineering investigates types of unwanted noise, predicts sound levels and reports on the results of a noise assessment at the Lafarge Bath Cement plant, Canada.
Improving process safety
by KR Ramalingam, PR Rajadhyaksha and SV Jithesh, Chola MS Risk, India Chola MS Risk has analysed more than 50 cement plants to examine the main challenges of implementing process safety management.
Cementing plant safety
by V Nayar, Autoplant System, India Autoplant System says it offers an intelligent and all-inclusive approach to plant safety.
An integrated approach
by Barry Woodbine, AUMUND Group, Germany Cimento Apodi is expanding its capacity and Aumund has been selected to integrate the company’s raw material logistics by handling imported materials from the nearby port to the plant.
Mexico to maintain momentum?
by F Suarez & R Obeso, Scotiabank Inverlat SA, Mexico Scotiabank Inverlat provides a detailed outlook on the Mexican cement sector seeking reasons for the positive trend in cement demand of the last year, while new cement capacity continues to come on-stream.
Product News
A dust suppressor, manufacturing cells for vibration tools and hydraulic hammers appear in Product News.
New Orders
Cementos Moctezuma, JSW Cement, Amreyah Cement, Holcim (US) Inc and PPC feature in New Orders. 35 10 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Bag filters at coal transfer points Fire-retardant belts Compliance with relevant standards (%) Compliance with standard.