International Cement Review magazine archive
The January 2018 issue of International Cement Review examines new cement capacity and major plant projects, including Xuan Thanh in Vietnam, Nova Cimangola II in Angola and Power Cement in Pakistan. Market coverage assesses Mexico and the Philippines, while technical articles explore alternative fuels, grinding aids, clinker chemistry, kiln repairs and equipment maintenance.
In this issue
Explore the January 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.
Ready to serve
ICR lists the newly-completed cement plant projects and checks on the progress of turnkey suppliers and the big plant projects of 2018.
Gaining momentum in 2018?
HSBC’s John Fraser-Andrews previews cement volumes and prices, plant utilisation, new capacity and trade in 2018.
Lighting up the mighty Xuan Thanh
ICR exclusively reports on Vietnam’s largest cement plant and the project behind its new 12,500tpd second kiln line.
Cauldon’s six decades
Ignacio Mirasol, Aggregate Industries’ Cauldon plant manager, discusses the plant’s six decades and future ambitions.
Nova Cimangola II
Nova Cimangola establishes its second plant at Sequele, Angola, with a new 5000tpd kiln line.
Expanding Power
In Pakistan Power Cement has expanded its Nooriabad cement plant with a new 7700tpd line.
Cement plant cost profiles
Dr Michael Clark has profiled a number of cement plants to help find the optimum location to produce cement.
Building Margoun
Iran Industrial Design Co outlines the engineering of the 1Mta Margoun cement plant.
Modifying the Bogue calculation
Arthur Harrisson explains the importance of the Bogue calculation as a guide to clinker properties and how it can be made more suitable.
Mexico: a tough year ahead
S&P Global reports on the Mexican cement sector, which is preparing for a challenging 2018.
Alternative fuels by the bucket
Di Matteo describes how the ODM-Flexo lift is perfectly designed for high-capacity handling of alternative fuels.
Not simply calcining
KHD Humboldt Wedag assesses modern-day requirements for calciners and the challenges linked to higher alternative fuel volumes.
Finding an alternative approach
Penta Engineering discusses why fixed-price engineering and procurement can beat the turnkey option.
Scrubbing technology
Redecam Group SpA explains why its RDS technology is the ideal solution for reducing emissions.
Leaving tradition behind
Continental Cement’s Hannibal plant enlists the help of Martin Engineering to lower dust emissions at its underground limestone mine.
The right tools in the box
Mapei SpA shows the various analytical methods of quantifying the grinding aid qualities on cement quality.
Raw material grinding aids: improving burnability
Fosroc evaluates how raw meal grinding aids can reduce bottlenecks and improve raw meal burnability.
Welding repairs for kilns
Rotary Kiln Services explores typical kiln failure causes and details how welding repairs can be carried out.
Dust-free clinker delivery
Samson minimises dust levels during clinker unloading and handling for a Portuguese customer.
AICCE22 returns to Egypt
ICR reports on the Arab International Cement Conference and Exhibition, held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Extending critical equipment life at Tarmac Buxton
Schaeffler checks vibrations on roller bearings and gears at Tarmac’s Buxton cement plant, UK.
Keeping things level
Krohne offers radar technology for cement dust and fly ash level monitoring.
Latest Laboratory technology
ICR reports on the latest laboratory equipment for the cement industry.
Philippines: a clean bill of health
ICR analyses cement demand in the Philippines and the need behind the country’s desire to Build, Build, Build.
Product News
An emissions analyser, an internal gear pump and a cement bag tester kit make their entrance in Product News.
New Orders
National Gypsum Co, Chaudhary Group, COBOCE Ltda, Tokyo Cement Co (Lanka) and Cemex Assiut appear in New Orders.