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The March 2016 issue examines Russia's cement outlook and Eurocement's Sengileevsky plant, with a further market report on the Philippines. Technical coverage includes waste heat recovery, clinker cooling and microscopy, alternative-fuel supply, packaging, conveying, baghouse control and equipment reliability.
In this issue
Explore the March 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.
Financial update
The latest financial results and market updates from leading cement producers and suppliers.
Russia: waiting for a thaw
PMR’s report on the Russian cement sector cautions on the likelihood of overcapacity in future years.
Sengileevsky rises again
Eurocement showcases its 1.3Mta Sengileevsky plant.
Meeting Russian requirements
Mihail Polendakov, general manager of HeidelbergCement Russia, talks to ICR about the company’s cement operations in Russia.
Collaborate and convert
FLSmidth and RE Consult report on projects at Sebryakov Cement (Russia) and Ivano-Frankivskcement (Ukraine).
WHR in island mode
Aslan Çimento, Turkey, explains the benefits of operating a waste heat recovery system in island mode.
Opportunities for optimisation
aixergee Process Optimization explains how reducing exhaust gas flow can improve kiln performance.
Red rivers of segregation
Dr Michael Clark ponders segregation and the unwanted formation of red rivers in the clinker cooler.
Regular clinker microscopy
Arthur Harrisson takes a microscopic view of clinker.
Fuelling innovation
SSI Shredding Systems Inc equips Lafarge Morocco.
Managing alternative fuel supplies on arrival
Beumer offers tailor-made AFR handling systems.
Waste to grind
N+P Group and Loesche put Subcoal® through the mill.
Fast cooler retrofit for Gresik
PT Semen Gresik invests in two new FLSmidth Cross-Bar® coolers at its Tuban plant in Java, Indonesia.
A walk in the cooler
Fons Technology International reveals the workings of walking floor cooler technology.
A bag of tricks
ICR reviews the latest packing news from Eurosac, BillerudKorsnäs, Mondi, BSW Machinery, Cabka-IPS, Hope and Starlinger.
Loss-free filling
Beumer receives a packaging line order in Croatia.
Stretching packaging limits
Gordian Strapping talks stretch hood solutions.
Weight and see
BinMaster explains how cable-based level sensors and rotaries are using smart technology for better results.
Back on track
Martin Engineering re-aligns mistracking belt conveyors.
Smart sensors
UWT details the success of its RFnivo® series single-probe sensors for bulk powder monitoring.
Too hot to handle?
Dunlop demonstrates its heat-resistant conveyor belts.
Conveying strengths
ContiTech reveals the solution for transporting alternative fuels at Holcim’s Ha Tien plant, Vietnam.
Better baghouse control
FilterSense delivers a baghouse upgrade to Buzzi Unicem USA.
Pumped and primed
Liuzhou Cement of China relies on ABEL GmbH & Co to pump sludge to its kiln.
Capturing power and profit
Thermax describes the options cement producers have for captive power systems.
Off line oil filtering benefits
CC Jensen investigates the benefits of off line filtering to guard against oil contamination.
Driving Ketton’s cooler
Siemens Process Industries and Drives adds an integrated drive system to Hanson’s clinker cooler at Ketton.
Philippines: redefining the future?
The Philippine cement sector has been redrawn with new players and strong prospects for a bright future.
Product news
Powder testers, DP sensors and a new ED-XRF spectrometer feature in Product News.
New orders
CRH, HORMICRETO, Hoang Phat Vissai Group, Askale Çimento, Emami Cement and PT Semen Bosowa award New Orders.
Advertisers’ index
Contact details for the companies advertising their cement industry products and services in this issue.