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The January 2017 issue surveys completed cement projects and market prospects for the year ahead, including GCC's US strategy and developments in Colombia. Technical coverage examines alternative fuels, process optimisation, clinker assessment, mill productivity, blended cement strength and energy markets.
In this issue
Explore the January 2017 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 plant horizons
ICR charts the new cement plants and grinding units to reach completion during the last 12 months, and highlights some of the start-ups to look out for in 2017.
Improving markets for 2017
HSCB Global Research forecasts plenty of reasons for optimism for the global cement markets in 2017 as emerging markets increase volumes and demand for new housing raises cement demand.
Ensuring long-term growth
Ron Henley, president of Grupo Cementos Chihuahua America, talks to ICR about recent company acquisitions and how the group now sees the US market going forward.
Transforming Colombia
Cementos Argos reveals its part in providing Colombia with the country’s fourth-generation road system, including a specially-designed concrete for the Cartagena-Baranquilla viaduct.
Alternative ambitions
LafargeHolcim is delivering on its 2030 Plan to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and increasing its usage of waste-derived alternative fuels to lower its CO2 emissions by 40 per cent on its 1990 baseline.
The future is bold
UNTHA supplies Promotora Ambiental SAB de CV with a new XR-3000C shredder and a cooling system for processing RDF into alternative fuels.
Optimising a dynamic process
Dr Michael Clark prepares for a new season of CemTech Workshops in 2017, with some reflections on what has pleased partcipants in the past and fresh ideas on how to better ‘optimise a dynamic process’.
The Ono method reappraised
With such a variety of less-than-optimal fuels and raw materials still able to find their way into the production process, Arthur Harrisson recalls the Ono method and its relevance for appraising today’s clinker quality.
Raising mill productivity
FLSmidth successfully improved cement grinding output at Khyber Industries Pvt Ltd by 50 per cent, having installed a hydraulic roller press as a pre-grinding stage for the company’s existing ball mills.
Combining forces
Koeppern Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH & Co KG optimises high-pressure roller grinding mills in semi-finish grinding systems and closed-circuit ball mills with its new two-stage Koesep classifier.
Adapting to the market
Fives FCB gives an overview of key requirements for grinding systems with reference to its highlighted upgrade at Republic Cement in the Philippines, and its HoromillTM installations.
Gaining in strength
Mardin Çimento incorporates silica fume and rice husks into cement to reduce clinker substitution without losing cement strength.
All running smoothly
Standard Industrie has been delivering a variety of bulk handling solutions to cement facilities for cleaner operation and enhanced performance.
AICCE 21 – Equiping the Middle East
The 21st Arab International Cement Conference and Exhibition drew more than 600 participants to Abu Dhabi, UAE, in November last year to reflect on cement markets in the Middle East and North Africa.
Rapid response to growth
Cemengal reports on the commissioning of a new Plug&Grind® Classic mobile grinding unit for Cementos y Calizas La Paz in Colombia.
Energy market prospects
Cem Prospects 2016 was a two-day meeting in Athens in November organised by Cimeurope Sarl, a subsidiary of CEMBUREAU. The event provided the latest information on coal and petcoke market trends, plus views on CO2 emissions and freight rates.
Paving the road for Colombia
Bancolombia reviews the Colombian cement market which is being stimulated by a COP54.8bn (US$18.5m) road network upgrade programme.
Product News
Product news features a motor starter, an NTC expansion board to monitor conveyors, Apex distribution of Freedman Technology equipment, while Van Aalst Bulk and Heila Cranes sign a cooperation agreement.
New Orders
Çimsa Çimento, Askale Çimento, CimIvoire and Biarjaimand Cement Co place their new orders.
Advertisers’ Index
Contact details for the companies advertising their cement industry products and services in this issue.