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The February 2018 issue reviews GCC cement prospects, India's market and North Africa's mixed fortunes. Plant reports include Shree Cement's Bulandshahr works and roller-bearing refurbishment in Egypt. Technical coverage addresses value creation, plant optimisation, seawater in concrete, zinc, wear protection and the circular economy.
In this issue
Explore the February 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.
Less-troubled waters
Ubhar Capital explores the cement markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council states with forecasts of better cement sales in 2018.
Bold Bulandshahr
ICR visits the Bulandshahr grinding plant of Shree Cement in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Setting a roller record
Osama Aly Ahmed reports on the project to overhaul the roller bearings on a roller mill at El Nadha cement plant in Qena, Egypt.
A path towards value creation
McKinsey & Co reviews the core levers that underpin value creation for cement producers.
Stratification: the hidden menace to performance
OPECS, Cinar and PM Technologies discuss the factors that influence calciner design and performance.
Cemtech Dubai 2018: Technical Workshop
Dr Michael Clark will host two technical workshops in Dubai in February on kiln fuels and combustion, plus cement kiln emissions.
Concrete and seawater
Arthur Harrisson investigates how concrete performs underwater in marine environments.
Adopting the agile approach
Holtec Consulting puts forward the concept of Agile Project Management for more effective plant construction.
India’s turning point?
ICR reflects on the July-September 2017 quarter for Indian cement and the trends for cement prices and housing demand.
The power of zinc
Hindustan Zinc gives the first of a two-part article on alternative raw materials with a special focus on lead-zinc slag.
Budge over bauxite
Befesa explains how a product derived from salt slags and spent pot linings can be of great value to the cement industry as an alternative raw material.
Rapid screening
Cementos Progreso is on the hunt for a quicker and more efficient method to evaluate the hydraulic activity index of pumiceous pozzolanic raw materials.
Into the infrared
HGH Systems has developed various equipment to help the increasingly complex monitoring of alternative fuel burning in the cement kiln.
Reconditioning of bearings
Schaeffler UK Ltd explains how reconditioning of bearings can be a cost saver, while monitoring of a trunnion bearing pays off for Sunstate Cement.
Hardfacing challenges
Red Dog Linings details how its T200TM hardfaced wear plate is finding application in the cement industry for screw conveyors and chutes.
Addressing wear and abrasion
Vortex Global describes the various ways that cement producers can protect their plants against abrasion and significant wear with well-designed chutes and slide gates.
Going organic
Turboden explores the benefits of organic Rankine cycle waste heat recovery systems with reference to its recent experiences in the cement industry.
Circular economy
ICR looks at the potential of the Turkish cement sector to play a part in the country’s drive for a circular economy.
NCB holds 15th Seminar
ICR visits the 15th NCB International Seminar in New Delhi, and reports on the main presentations and exhibitors at the event.
North Africa: mixed fortunes
ICR investigates the complex markets of north Africa, and the political and economic fragility that affects the region.
Product News
A new improved splash bag and NIR moisture monitoring make appearances in Product News.
New Orders
Cementos Fortaleza, Opterra, Cooperativa La Cruz Azul, Penna Cement and Almalyk Mining and Processing assign new orders.