International Cement Review magazine archive
The July 2017 issue surveys new cement capacity, McInnis Cement's start-up, AfriSam's Lesotho blending plant and PPC's Slurry modernisation. Further articles explore commercial strategy, white cement, dry mixes, cement blending, roller presses, filtration, kiln build-ups and accelerated testing.
In this issue
Explore the July 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 capacity coming soon...
ICR provides a detailed update of the most recent new capacity announcements and projects under construction from around the world.
Fast track to first clinker
McInnis Cement is up and running and thyssenKrupp guides us through the complete plant project.
Blending boost for Lesotho
AfriSam reports on its latest blending plant and packaging facility to be commissioned in Maseru.
Modernising Slurry
Darryll Castle, CEO of PPC, provides an insight into the company’s Kiln 9 project at its Slurry works, South Africa.
Winning commercial strategy
McKinsey puts forward essential elements of commercial strategies to help cement companies create value.
Shaping the future InWhite
Cementir Holding launches its InWhite innovation engine to pursue the latest developments in white cement applications and solutions.
Dry mix moves
IBAU Hamburg and Haver & Boecker supply Sunstate Cement with a new dry-mix plant in Australia, fully-equipped with the latest storage and packaging technology.
Proto-C3A
Arthur Harrisson looks at the lesser-known substance of Proto-C3A found in clinker that is rapidly cooled.
The blending menu
Dr Michael Clark focusses on the classifications and labelling of blended cement, plus reviews blending activities in the South African market.
The age of EAM
Ramco explores the world of enterprise asset management which has become an integral part of modern cement plant processing.
Orient Cement’s HRP in action
India-based Orient Cement has recently installed two FLSmidth high-pressure roller presses for raw material grinding at its new Karnataka plant.
Calgary welcomes the IEEE-IAS/PCA
The IEEE-IAS/PCA 59th Cement Industry Technical Conference and Exhibition attracted guests from the world’s cement industry to discuss the latest developments in cement manufacturing.
Magnetic filtration
Magnom explores ways to ensure kiln drive systems remain clear of build-ups.
Fabric filtration comes of age
FLSmidth Airtech reports on the advances the company has made in kiln filters with a case study of a Norwegian installation.
Preventing build-ups and rings
Tom Lowes and Joana Bretz de Souza explain the sulphur and chloride cycles in the kiln and how to protect against them.
Particulate control options
B&W Megtec suggests a multifaceted approach to reducing emissions and improving environmental performance.
Cement testing accelerated
CST Instruments Ltd has designed a new portable lab instrument for accelerated cement strength test diagnosis.
After the perfect storm
South African cement producers are trying to pick up production after a period of oversupply.
Product News
A maintenance tool for rotor weigh feeders, a new thermal application subsidiary and smart-mounted spherical bearings appear in Product News.
New Orders
New contracts awarded by Nuh Cimento (Turkey), Société Saoura Ciment (Algeria) and Cementos Tequendam (Colombia), plus new orders from Egypt and North Africa.