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International Cement Review - October 2017

Issue summary

The October 2017 issue reviews Germany's cement growth, India's outlook and Turkish market developments, alongside dry bulk shipping and seaborne trade. Technical reports address kiln ventilation, raw material microscopy, ceramic grinding, refractories, storage, waste heat recovery, maintenance and packaging.

Key topics

  • Germany's cement industry
  • India's cement outlook
  • Turkey's cement growth
  • dry bulk shipping
  • raw material microscopy
  • refractory linings

In this issue

October 2017 contents

Explore the October 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.

  1. 6

    Latest news and diary dates

    The latest cement industry news, corporate developments and diary dates from around the world.

  2. 12

    Industry appointments

    The latest executive and personnel appointments from across the global cement industry.

  3. 16

    Corporate watch

    A review of company results, mergers, acquisitions and other corporate developments across the global cement industry.

  4. 18

    Financial update

    The latest financial results and market updates from leading cement producers and suppliers.

  5. 20

    Germany’s wave of success

    Housebuilding dominates German spending plans and is key for domestic cement sales.

  6. 25

    Dry bulk market update

    Howe Robinson Partners reports on the latest freight rates.

  7. 29

    Coming into port

    GlobBULK Consulting explains seaborne trade growth.

  8. 36

    Making the right moves

    INFORM details the role of algorithms and tactical scheduling in modern logistics.

  9. 42

    Aspirating the kiln

    Dr Michael Clark considers how much oxygen is required in the kiln for optimal burning and better kiln balance.

  10. 44

    Raw material microscopy

    Arthur Harrisson reviews optical microscopy methods for determining raw material quality.

  11. 47

    Science and craft

    Ross Kiln Maintenance Technology looks at maintenance for conventional kilns that still need support roller adjustments.

  12. 56

    Benefits of ceramic grinding

    Lower mill loads and reduced maintenance are just some of the benefits that ceramic grinding media brings to cement grinding, says Satarem Latin America.

  13. 58

    Rethinking refractory lining

    S Antonino has developed concrete refractory linings with long lifespans.

  14. 60

    Keeping the kiln turning

    FLSmidth delivers a guide to better kiln maintenance and long-term plant value.

  15. 66

    Setting the seal

    Sutton Industrial explains how kiln seals reduce energy costs and explores the various options available.

  16. 68

    The future of concrete

    Part two of the ‘Future of Cement’ event report focusses on concrete innovations.

  17. 70

    India: glimmers of hope

    India’s cement market begins to improve with rural and semi-urban areas seeing a pick-up in demand.

  18. 75

    Geometrica’s jubilee showcase

    Geometrica’s signature cement industry projects are showcased as the company celebrates its silver jubilee.

  19. 78

    St Marys meets demand with Michigan dome

    Dome Technology supplies St Marys Cement with a new 50,000t dome silo.

  20. 82

    Leading edge cement storage

    SRON Silo discusses the different types of steel silos available to the cement industry and the benefits such structures can offer.

  21. 84

    Optimising WHR operations

    Nanjing Kisen explains why cement producers should consider a thermodynamic system in conjunction with a waste heat recovery system.

  22. 88

    Smart maintenance planning

    FLSmidth has launched a new version of its Pfister® DRW rotor weighfeeder that predicts when maintenance is required to prevent wear.

  23. 90

    The complete package

    ICR updates on the latest bagging and packaging offerings from Beumer, Mondi and Lafarge Cement.

  24. 94

    The preference for plastic

    Arodo explains why it believes plastic bags are the progressive choice for the cement industry.

  25. 98

    Bulk truck loading projects

    Van Beek reports on its Dino® truck loading system for handling bulk cement.

  26. 100

    Taking the weight off

    Nylacast demonstrates the strength and versatility of engineered plastics for improved wear resistance on cement plant equipment.

  27. 102

    The digital lime plant

    Qualical describes its MOSAICO Intelligent Platform and its importance as an analytical data tool for the lime industry.

  28. 104

    Turkey’s time for growth

    Ahead of the 14th TÇMB International Technical Seminar, the association assesses the Turkish cement sector.

  29. 111

    Product News

    A metal detector, kiln scanner and new excavator are featured in Product News.

  30. 112

    New Orders

    Projects for SOMA Cimento, Ramco Cements, Pioneer Cement, Aggregate Industries and LafargeHolcim Morocco appear in New Orders.

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