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The July 2016 issue surveys new cement capacity and developments in West Africa, Turkey and New Zealand's terminal network. Technical coverage examines cement carriers, carbon capture, municipal-waste gasification, fly ash and slag, chromium VI and the control of NOx and SO2 emissions.
In this issue
Explore the July 2016 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.
Latest news and diary dates
The latest cement industry news, corporate developments and diary dates from around the world.
Industry appointments
The latest executive and personnel appointments from across the global cement industry.
Corporate watch
A review of company results, mergers, acquisitions and other corporate developments across the global cement industry.
Financial Update
The latest financial results and market updates from leading cement producers and suppliers.
New capacity on its way
ICR compiles a list of the latest cement plant and grinding unit projects to add new capacity around the world.
New Zealand’s terminal shift
Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd builds two new terminals.
Next-generation cement carriers
The first LNG/MGO-fuelled cement carrier is launched.
West Africa powers up
Producers in Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria are ramping up production while seeking adequate power supply. Meanwhile, Côte d’Ivoire prepares to be the next star pupil.
Carbon capture breakthrough
The Low Emissions and Intensity Lime and Cement Consortium oversees trials to capture CO2 at HeidelbergCement’s Lixhe plant in Belgium.
A greener option
UltraTech reports on the strengths and benefits of blended cements.
Raw MSW gasification at Conch Tongling Cement
SINTEF increases Conch Tongling Cement’s alternative fuel usage with the introduction of municipal solid waste (MSW) gasification.
Protecting Indonesia’s resources
Weima demonstrates how its primary shredders are aiding Holcim Indonesia’s alternative fuel preparation at the Geocycle Bogor waste handling facility.
Fly ash and slag cements
Arthur Harrisson looks at the durability and workability of cementitious cements and the provision of calcium silicate hydrate.
The consultant as NED?
A look at the similarities between a consultant and a non-executive director.
Chromium VI
Aslan Çimento discusses the nature of chromium VI reducers in Turkey’s cement sector.
Keeping NOx under control
OPECS and Cinar explain how to get the best NOx control results using ammonia (NH3) slip with SNCR.
Towards further NOx reduction
Yara Environmental Technologies AB advises on the correct reduction agent and a more flexible SNCR system.
The solution to SO2 pollution
Lhoist North America looks at compliant technology for SO2 reduction.
IEEE: welcome to Texas
ICR reports from the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, USA, where IEEE-IAS/PCA held its annual Technical Cement Conference and Exhibition.
Transactive energy recovery
MaCT describes how technology is scheduling energy recovery to optimise plant performance.
MEALS for thought
Leaner manufacturing is a call made by alpha-7 that is aiming for better asset management.
Climbing the growth curve
Ramco Systems streamlines performance with its Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution.
PetroCem 2016
New environmental legislation and Russian cement consumption come into sharp focus at the PetroCem 2016 Conference and Exhibition, held in St Petersburg.
The quarry workhorses
Articulated dumper trucks are in prominent use at hundreds of limestone quarries around the globe. ICR wheels in the latest ADTs from Bell Equipment, Terex and Volvo.
Turkey eyes export markets
The TÇMB expects the Turkish cement market to grow but ongoing capacity expansions will mean domestic producers must develop their export markets.
Product News
A real-time online analyser, a Commando drill rig and tubular hardfacing electrodes for welding feature in New Products.
New Orders
HeidelbergCement, LafargeHolcim, Helwan Cement, Lehigh Cement and MI Cement Factory Ltd line up in New Orders.
Advertisers’ Index
Contact details for the companies advertising their cement industry products and services in this issue.