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The March 2018 issue examines Indonesia's cement overcapacity, Israel's market and Chinese influence in Central Asia. Plant and technology reports cover Sönmez's export terminal, RDF drying at Souselas, co-processing in Morocco, biomass in Nigeria, automation, shredding, emissions control and alternative-fuel handling.
In this issue
Explore the March 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.
Facing an oversupply challenge
The Indonesian Cement Association assesses the current challenge of overcapacity in Indonesia and the industry’s need to restrain additional capacity in the short term.
Export boost for Sönmez
Sönmez Çimento details the construction and equipment at its new export terminal in Yumurtalık TAYSEB Freezone in Adana, Turkey.
From packer to ship
GlobBULK looks at the fast-growing market of waterway distribution and the need for flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Drying RDF at Souselas
Cimpor’s Souselas plant improved its thermal substitution rate following the installation of a new RDF dryer.
Unlocking Morocco’s co-processing potential
In the first of a two-part article, WhiteLabel-TandemProjects explores Morocco’s progress in terms of co-processing in the cement sector as it works to create a circular economy.
Automation for India
B EUMER Group reveals how its automation products can make India’s cement sector more competitive.
Blast-off in AF-fired plants
Standard Industrie provides an effective and cost-saving way to remove sticky build-ups when firing alternative fuels.
Rocks for concrete
Arthur Harrisson investigates what types of rocks are suitable for cement and concrete production.
Optimising the grinding system
Dr Michael Clark looks at optimising grinding performance with minimal energy consumption.
Waste to wealth
Lafarge Africa details its project to introduce biomass at its Ewekoro cement plant in Nigeria.
Flexibility for success
Andusia highlights the need to be flexible when it comes to alternative fuel usage.
Refining shredder design
UNTHA demonstrates the changing design of industrial shredder technology.
Stepping up AF production
Metso defines the need for fine shredding to ensure high-quality, high calorific-value alternative fuels.
Playing its part in Paris
HeidelbergCement details how its ‘Sustainable Commitments 2030’ has set it on a course to conquer carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration technologies.
Changing world, changing industry
Dr Adrian Vaida takes a look at the megatrends affecting the cement industry.
The power of jarosite
Hindustan Zinc Ltd continues its insight into zinc byproducts with an overview of jarosite as a gypsum replacement.
A path towards value creation
McKinsey continues its examination of the key levers for value creation for regional and multinational cement producers.
Israel: closing the gap
ICR reports on the cement market in Israel, where alleged dumping and cement prices are major concerns.
A smaller NOx footprint
Dynamis explores ways to reduce NOx emissions during the combustion process of cement production.
Flexible burner design
FCT Combustion reports on its new Turbu-FlexTM burner for easy fuel switching with high alternative fuel and low NOx modes.
Enhancing ESP performance
Tai & Chyun Associates and PT Semen Padang investigate what measures can be taken to improve baghouse performance.
Clean air solutions
AAF International describes two installations of its air-cleaning technologies.
AF storage and discharge
Di Matteo reports on the specialist equipment required to handle alternative fuels.
Chained and shackled
CICSA points out what to look for in good chain shackle design for bucket elevators.
Central Asia: the Chinese way
ICR investigates the impact of the ‘Silk Road’ on the cement markets of central Asia.
Product News
Dust-suppression equipment, a new packaging machine and a customer portal feature in Product News.
New Orders
LafargeHolcim, Dinçir Çimento, ECEBOL, Eqiom and Gambarotta report on New Orders.