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The May 2016 issue reviews US cement demand, Ash Grove's Midlothian modernisation and the Portland Cement Association's centenary. Environmental coverage addresses NESHAP, alternative fuels and climate policy. Other reports examine India's consolidation, Mediterranean markets, clinker compounds, kiln dust reuse, silos, automation and cement performance.
In this issue
Explore the May 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.
Patterns in US cement
ROI Economic Consulting reports on higher utilisation rates and the positive outlook for US cement demand.
Global headwinds hinder US
Ed Sullivan of the PCA describes the challenges for the US economy, construction trends and the prospects for domestic cement consumption.
First for Midlothian
Ash Grove Cement has completed the modernisation of its Midlothian cement plant, which delegates at this year’s IEEE-IAS/PCA meeting in Texas, USA, will be able to visit.
PCA: 100 years of addressing members’ needs
ICR talks to PCA CEO and President, James Toscas.
The road to NESHAP compliance
GCC complies with NESHAP regulations at its US facilities.
US environmental updates
Schreiber, Yonley & Associates and Trinity Consultants give an update on US environmental regulations.
The US AF evolution
Environmental Evolution looks at how far US AF usage has progressed and how much further it might develop.
California’s changing climate
King & Spalding shows how California is leading the way in legislation to mitigate climate change.
Modular thinking
Penta Industrial Corp’s modular terminal is swift work.
Self-cleaning for multiple paybacks
Lubrication Engineering Inc upgrades lubrication on Essroc Nazareth cement plant’s Finish Mill 3.
Stability of clinker compounds
Arthur Harrisson describes different clinker compounds, their crystal classes and stability.
Drones at the ready
Dr Michael Clark looks at drone technology in the quarry.
Ensuring a smooth flow
Martin Engineering installs air cannons at Martin Marietta’s Hunter plant to improve raw material flow.
Kiln dust’s second life
Siemens explains how to keep cement kiln dust down.
On the level
BinMaster installs a level monitor in a clinker silo.
Is your silo due for a check-up?
SSI Consulting checks which silos measure up to the job.
India: time for consolidation?
ICR details the changes taking place in India’s cement market where consolidation is a key theme.
From quality to cost efficiency
thyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions shows how plants can work out the savings made by using modern laboratory automation systems.
Bespoke automation
BEUMER Group shows the way ahead for intralogistics.
Saving the day
Menzel steps in to give emergency motor advice.
Adding global drive
SEW-EURODRIVE links drives to partnerships.
Akhangarancement weighs in with Multidos
Schenck Process supplies Multidos to Akhangarancement, Uzbekistan.
Squirrel cage or slip ring?
AOIP picks between two types of motors.
Plant analysis to the rescue
Dickinson Group investigates the benefits of proactive planning, plant analysis and maintenance contracts.
Well and truly anchored
IRIS reveals the true value of refractory anchors.
Optimising G cement performance
Thatta Cement seeks perfection of oil well cement.
What makes a cement special
Abyars Makina explores the make-up of special cements.
The Mediterranean and beyond
DSG Consultants reviews cement in the Mediterranean.
Product News
A new series of wheel loaders, a record-breaking woven bag machine and a weighbridge sign in for Product News.
New Orders
UTE ORURO, Attock Cement, Batiçim Bati Anadolu Cimenti and A Tec feature in New Orders.
Advertisers’ Index
Contact details for the companies advertising their cement industry products and services in this issue.