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The March 2017 issue reviews China's cement growth, Asian market strategy, Georgian supply and developments in Iran. Technical reports cover municipal-waste co-processing, carbon reduction, terminal construction, bulk loading, clinker chemistry, alternative fuels, packaging, refractories and cement additives.
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Explore the March 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.
China: order and growth
DBS Vickers reports on the Chinese cement sector with infrastructure projects pushing cement demand up and strong price increases expected by the lead players.
Co-processing MSW at Hongshuihe Cement Co
FLSmidth introduces MSW to Hongshuihe Cement.
Asian cement 2017: looking to the future
LEK Consulting reviews strategic interests in Asia.
Supplying Georgia
In partnership with LafargeHolcim, Georgia Cement Company is establishing itself in Georgia’s market place and has benefitted from the best practices of the LafargeHolcim enterprise.
COP21 and cement’s CO
Kline Consulting reviews reduction strategies for CO2.
New dawn at Runcorn
Francis Flower equips its GGBS Runcorn terminal.
Greening bulk loading and transportation
Bedeschi describes the latest technology for off-loading and loading cement and clinker at terminals.
Light asset strategy for terminal construction
GlobBULK explores successful ways to enter new markets.
CIMAF: Tema’s new terminal
ICR and CIMAF report on a new cement terminal in Ghana as part of CIMAF’s pan-African expansion.
Clinker parameters and alite percentage
Dr Harrisson investigates LSF, silica ratio and the alumina-to-iron ratio in relation to alite concentrations in clinker.
Impact of alternative fuels
Dr Clark assesses the impact that burning alternative fuels has on kiln productivity and thermal energy efficiency.
Places of discovery
Whitehopleman explains how cement producers can benefit from quarries with archeological finds.
Changshan’s new fan
Howden Group renovates raw mill fans at Changshan South Cement Co Ltd.
Bagging – minimising loss, maximising success
ICR reports on the latest bagging and packaging innovations from Beumer, BillerudKorsnäs and EUROSAC.
Sustainability in the bag
Starlinger & Co GmbH investigates the life cycle of cement bags with reports from China and Saudi Arabia.
Rapid refractory replacement
Dickinson Group describes how its refractory solutions can offer a quick return to operations for cement plants.
Improving Malaysia’s supply
Christian Pfeiffer reports on the completion of its turnkey grinding plant project for Cahya Mata Sarawak.
Bracing for impact
BSA Cementos requests an earthquake-proof silo from Dome Technology for its operations in Santiago, Chile.
How safe is your silo?
Wuerth Consulting looks at silo repairs.
Supplying ambition
Schenck Process China has been working at NORM Cement on the weighing and dosing of limestone.
Getting the right dose
DI MATTEO looks at different methods for bulk dosing materials in the cement industry.
On the radar
Magnetrol employs its level sensors to monitor slurry levels on oil well cementing trucks.
From Superman to lasers
BinMaster compares 3D scanners, laser and radar technology for non-contact level measurement.
Reducing the clinker factor in masonry cements
Chryso resolves the challenge of reducing the clinker factor in masonry cements.
A Chinese success story
GCP Applied Technologies works with Chinese producers to improve PO 42.5 performance.
Iran: a change in direction?
Iran has built up a large Portland cement capacity in recent years and emerged as a leading global exporter, but now faces a challenging operating environment.
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