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The June 2015 issue reviews Thailand's cement recovery and projects in Malaysia and the Philippines, alongside North African and Indonesian markets. Technical reports examine bag-filter cleaning, process benchmarking, thermal performance, alternative fuels, waste utilisation, logistics and shipping.
In this issue
Explore the June 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
The Lafarge and Holcim merger enters its final phase with Holcim shareholders backing all motions and antitrust approval received in all jurisdictions.
Stability returns to Thailand
by ICR Research Ahead of the forthcoming Cemtech Asia 2015 meeting, taking place in Bangkok, we turn our attention to the Thai cement sector as demand growth is expected to resume on the back of government stimulus measures.
Stored, packed and good to go
by Claudius Peters, Germany Claudius Peters provides the storage, packaging and dispatch facilities for CMS Clinker’s upcoming grinding plant, set to enhance cement supply in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.
Optimising Filipino grinding
by Fives FCB, France Lafarge increases grinding capacity in the Philippines with the implementation of the FCB Horomill® at its Teresa and Norzagaray works, adding 0.85Mta of capacity at each plant and reducing CO2 emissions.
The three Es of bag cleaning
CTP Team Srl highlights its recent SWAP installations for Cimentas Çimento and Bosowa Corp.
Malaysia’s waste to concrete
The University of Malaya trials new solutions for concrete making with rice husk and mining sand.
Learning from losses
ICC and McLellan report on the role of the consultant as an impartial advisor when making an insurance claim.
Engineering progress
Holtec Consulting Pvt Ltd consults on twin greenfield projects for Reliance Cement Co in India.
Deep-dive benchmarking
Dr Michael Clark advises on how producers can gather the information needed to beat local competition.
Unknown unknowns
Arthur Harrisson takes a look at some of the aspects of microscopic clinker analysis that need further research.
Ecology meets economy
UltraTech Cement’s R&D focus paves the way for more profitable and sustainable cement production.
Time for a thermal check-up
HGH Systèmes Infrarouges outlines the importance of non-contact themography for cement kilns.
Challenges and opportunities
Philip Kerton of CPK Consultancy details India’s progress on increasing its alternative fuel substitution rate.
Subcoal, a new alternative
N+P Recycling BV explains why Subcoal is showing cost benefits to cement producers.
Managing logistic flows
Cachapuz’s SLV Cement solution is automating bulk loading to improve distribution and logistics efficiency.
Making more from waste
ATS Walter Materials Handling works with Geocycle to upgrade co-processing at Hon Chong Cement, Vietnam.
North African promise
Morocco may have to up its search for export markets as more domestic cement capacity becomes available.
Morocco: shaping an industry
Bogaert Architecture describes several access and visual upgrade projects for Moroccan cement plants.
Going the distance
Contitech supplies Europe’s longest limestone conveyor to Vicat’s Montalieu plant in France.
Freight fortunes?
Marvel Shipping explains the effect of changing trade balances and higher vessel availability on freight markets.
Towards new realities
BusinessCem provides a timely platform for talks on industry prospects in Russia and neighbouring countries.
Streamlining supply
Inform offers real-time stock level information as concrete deliveries are made to customers.
Smart, standardised solutions
Schenck Process installs its LOGiQ automation and dispatch technology in 18 Holcim plants in eastern Europe.
Improving nozzle performance
As valve and air cannon technology meet their limits Martin Engineering turns to nozzle performance.
Greatness in small things?
Laxmi Engineers outlines the importance of VSK technology for rural areas where limestone is limited.
The VX Factor
Kurimoto’s VX mill is a fine-grinding option for petcoke, coal and limestone.
Indonesia heats up
by Isnaputra Iskandar, Maybank Kim Eng Securities, Indonesia Infrastructure projects are expected help spur cement demand growth in Indonesia, while competition is set to intensify as new capacity comes on-stream.
Product News
A rheometer gains an ASTM standard, PSG gets pumped for A CHEMA and a team effort offers modular conveying.
New Orders
Arabian Cement, Acico Construction, Holcim, Tourah Portland and DG Khan Cement place new orders.