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The December 2018 issue reviews US coastal cement markets, Pakistan's expansion and Eurasian industry prospects. Conference reports cover Cemtech Europe and BusinessCem Almaty. Technical features examine calcined-clay cements, mineral additions, cadmium volatility, acid gas control, alternative raw materials, fuel dosing and silo cleaning.
In this issue
Explore the December 2018 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.
On the US Coast
ROI Economic Consulting reviews the level of cement demand on the east and west coasts of the United States.
Fit for the future
ICR talks exclusively to Mikhail Skorokhod, Eurocement Holding AG’s president and chairman of the cement producers’ association Soyuzcement, about the role of the association and the future of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEC) cement market.
Cemtech Europe 2018
Istanbul provided the venue for another well-received Cemtech Europe Conference and Exhibition. ICR reports on the presentations and Nuh Çimento plant visit in Turkey.
Durability of composite cements with calcined clay
VDZ assesses the durability of composite cements with different calcined clays.
The mineral addition effect
The National Council for Cement & Building Materials investigates mineral additions used to improve slag cements.
BusinessCem Almaty
ICR reports on BusinessCem Almaty which took place 29-31 October in Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis.
Reducing cadmium volatility
Arthur Harrisson looks into the merits of including heavy metals such as cadmium in cement clinkers.
Mitigating acid gas emissions
Dr Michael Clark explains how acid gases are formed and how their emission can be limited.
C&D and inorganic waste as ARM in India’s cement industry
SINTEF reviews the progress made on using construction and demolition waste as alterative raw materials in India’s cement sector.
Achieving accurate AF dosing
DI MATTEO Group explains the benefits of gravimetric dosing of alternative fuels.
Prevention vs cure
PEC Consulting investigates the common causes of damage and deterioration to silo walls and roofs.
Safe cleaning
Standard Industrie International demonstrates how its Airchoc® air cannon is helping cement plants to prevent material build-ups.
Don’t shut down – clean it up
MoleMaster makes a case for regular inspection and maintenance of cement plant storage equipment.
Effective silo cleaning
Dickinson Group assesses the options for an effective silo cleaning strategy for the modern cement plant.
The power of vision
Atollogy aims to build smarter vehicle monitoring with artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring on the road.
Powering southern expansion
Power Cement has embarked on the construction of a 7700tpd line in southern Pakistan, which will make it the second-largest producer in the south of the country.
Pakistan’s gateway to expansion
The cement market in Pakistan is undergoing a transformation. While new cement capacity is rapidly being added before 2021 and demand is strong, the continuing pace of investment could risk oversupply if market expectations are not met.
Product News
An alternative fuels starter-kit, a compact secondary conveyor belt cleaner and a propane-driven dust extractor feature in Product News.
New Orders
Ghorahi Cement orders a new vertical roller mill, Limak Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret AS requests bulk handling equipment, Guangdong Tapai Co Ltd signs for two new mills and GCC Holdings orders a high-capacity shipunloader for a south Texas cement terminal.