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LEK Consulting overviews the Southeast Asian cement sector ahead of Cemtech Asia 2019, while Standard Investment Bank analyses overcapacity in Kenya’s market. Siam City Cement discusses Thailand’s first smart plant.
In this issue
Explore the June 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.
Southeast Asia: tough times – consolidation ahead
LEK Consulting provides an overview of activity across the southeast Asian cement industry.
Kenya’s cement conundrum
Standard Investment Bank reviews the status of Kenya’s cement sector, which is beset with overcapacity and poised for consolidation.
Siam City Cement’s smart move
Siam City Cement’s Saraburi facility is transformed into Thailand’s first smart cement plant.
Plugging the plastic leakage
INSEE Ecocycle Co Ltd looks to reduce ocean plastic leakage with its MSW-RDF project in Thailand.
Caracolito’s cleaner air
Cemex replaces an electrostatic precipitator at its Caracolito plant in Colombia with a new baghouse to lower emissions.
ESP retrofit: an effective solution
Tai & Chyun Associate Industries Inc improves ESP performance at two Asian cement plants by making the switch to rigid discharge electrodes.
XRD and XRF analysis to hand
Olympus highlights the advantages of modern handheld XRF and XRD analysers.
Slip-ring success in Sri Lanka
Helmke replaces an ageing synchronous motor with an slip-ring motor at a cement plant in Sri Lanka.
Processing depth for AFs
Dr Michael Clark explores the concept of ‘processing depth’ and the relationship between increasing alternative fuel rates and the need to invest in kiln modifications.
Interaction of alites and belites
Arthur Harrisson looks at the role of alite and belite in producing cement strength.
JSW Cement presses ahead
JSW Cement increases grinding capacity at its Vijaynagar plant, India, with a KHD Humboldt Wedag roller press.
Roller press support
ECOFOR reduces specific power consumption for finish milling with its grinding device.
Aggregates in growth mode
The Global Aggregates Information Network looks for a better understanding of the global aggregates market and its potential for growth.
Countdown for Bardon
Aggregate Industries prepares for the opening of its expanded quarry at Bardon Hill, UK, and the operation of its refurbished primary crusher.
Better grip – optimised aggregate sourcing
INFORM takes inspiration from rallying to optimise aggregate sourcing for the ready-mix sector.
Blurring the lines
Roman Cement and Kline Consulting investigate the concept of particle packing density in concrete.
Bringing an old quarry to life
Cimenterie Nationale discovers innovative ways to rehabilitate its ageing quarry in Chekka, Lebanon.
The quarry in the clouds
Hermitage Limestone Ltd gives a tour of its aggregates quarry in the Heights of Guanapo, Trinidad.
Driving quarry safety
SICK explains how its LiDAR sensor supports safer quarry operations.
Getting set for autonomous load and haul operations
Cement and Aggregate Consulting assesses opportunities for autonomous vehicles.
The digital quarry
Kawalec discusses innovations in quarry optimisation in relation to drones, mapping, drilling and blasting.
Heavy industry – digital ready
Proudfoot’s Target Operating Models 4.0 take optimisation from quarry to lorry to the next level.
Mediterranean fuel challenges
Argus Media reports on Mediterranean trends: Turkey’s import of solid fuels, changing views on sales of ETS EU allowances and Egypt’s overcapacity.
The petcoke challenge
Repsol explores the factors impacting the petcoke market in Europe and pricing pressures.
Tyre shredding in Sicily
ECO Green Equipment establishes a tyre recycling centre in Prizzi, Italy.
Driving quality TDF usage
ResourceCo Asia helps regional cement producers prepare to increase tyre-derived fuel usage.
Transferring experience
Universal Industries introduces its new UniMax™ bucket elevator range and its conveying solutions.