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ICR interviews McInnis Cement’s management team on its North American distribution network and talks to Franz-W Aumund, president of Aumund Group, on the company’s approaching centenary.
In this issue
Explore the December 2019 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.
Closing in on Canada’s carbon
ICR reviews the Canadian cement market which is preparing itself for carbon taxes.
Argentina remains optimistic
ICR reports on Argentina’s cement sector where falling cement consumption could be turned around in 2020.
Across the border
ICR interviews McInnis Cement to see how it distributes cement in the USA and keeps production at optimal levels.
Shaping the future together
Franz-W Aumund talks to ICR about his role as president and owner of Aumund Group, as the company heads towards its centenary.
Larestan makes the switch
Larestan Cement converts its grey kiln line to produce white cement, opening up new markets for the Iranian cement manufacturer.
The next 50 years at San Luis
Cementos Avellaneda expands capacity at its San Luis plant, Argentina, with a new 2000tpd clinker line.
The world’s largest cement terminal
Beton Provincial’s terminal in Quebéc becomes the largest single-use cement terminal in the world.
The port cost factor
DSG Consultants and Estrada Port Consulting compare port costs around the Mediterranean and advise on potential savings for cement producers.
Dalmia’s energy ambitions
Dalmia Cement Bharat reports on the investments and commitments it is making to sustainable energy.
Bringing Cemtech to Berlin
ICR reviews Cemtech Europe 2019, where global sustainability targets and digitalisation featured highly on the speaker agenda.
Old and new means of understanding microstructure
Arthur Harrisson investigates new ways of understanding cementitious materials and their microstructures.
Adopting and applying AI
Reflecting on presentations given at Cemtech Europe 2019, Dr Clark looks at the plants of tomorrow and discusses how could be more widely used in the cement sector.
Recognising excellence
The ICR Cement Industry Awards 2019 recognise excellence and best practice across the global cement sector.
Milling with ceramic media
Topnewer Grinding Technology Development Co Ltd applies ceramic grinding media to mills at Bestway Cement, Pakistan.
Industrialising AI
Petuum shares its AI technology employed at Cemex and recognised by ICR as the ‘Cement Project of the Year’.
Digitalisation in logistics – shiny chrome or solid base?
INFORM GmbH explains the different layers of digitalisation in logistics and discusses how they can be applied in the cement industry.
Beyond the environmental challenge
Senseye details how digitalisation can make a diff erence to reducing carbon emissions.
Cement 4.0
ABB brings more than 50 years of experience and a suite of digital technologies to the cement sector with a case study from India and ideas on the future cement plant.
A digital playbook
SAP investigates how Industry 4.0 can work for cement companies in the quarry, at the raw mix stage, during pyroprocessing and distribution.
Retooling for the future
Claudius Peters analyses what it takes for industrial companies to become more agile, with a focus on developing a new digital culture and skills.
Successful capex project management
GlobBULK Consulting provides a five-phase approach to consulting for a capital expenditure (capex) project.
Product news
The NordTrack™ range of mobile machinery is launched, while a new filter cartridge, a selective adsorption analyser and Mondi Paper Bags also feature in Product News.
New orders
New orders are placed by Texas Cement, ACC Jamul plant, Swecem AB and Cemex in the Philippines.