International Cement Review magazine archive
China’s attempt to balance cement demand and supply is reviewed, while LEK Consulting reports on South Korea’s consolidating cement sector. ICR interviews Boston Consulting on China’s One Belt, One Road’ programme.
In this issue
Explore the March 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.
China’s balancing act
ICR reviews the Chinese cement sector and the government’s drive to reset supply and demand.
South Korea: new strategies
LEK Consulting examines how cement producers in South Korea must look at new strategies to improve business.
The road to global leadership
Romain de Laubier and Arne Burfeind of Boston Consulting Group consider the impact of China’s One Belt, One Road programme on the global cement sector.
Global cement markets in 2019
Exane PNB Paribas forecasts the year ahead for developed and emerging cement markets, cement price changes and challenges for the global cement sector moving forward.
A case for Algerian exports?
Globbulk Consulting looks at the factors to examine before exporting and highlights the Algerian cement industry and potential for cement exports.
Terminal benefits
PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa opens a new cement handling and packaging terminal in Lampung, Indonesia.
Designing flexible terminals
Matrix PDM Engineering looks at how cement terminals need to be designed with flexibility in mind for today’s cement traders.
Changing imports into Mauritius
Kolos Cement describes the process of importing cement for the local markets of Mauritius.
Drive-through cement supply
Dome Technology reports on the first installation of its Drive-Thru DomeSilo™ at Continental Cement, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Exploring potential ARMs
Smart Minerals investigates the potential for alternative raw materials.
Alternative clinkers
Arthur Harrisson investigates the potential for carbon reduction in four alternative clinker types.
Options for optimisation
Dr Michael Clark reviews advanced plant optimisation techniques for improving productivity.
Measuring bulk flows
Sick AG provides ways to increase efficiency and product flow with its new Bulkscan® sensor.
PGNAA cement analyser optimisation
Sabia Inc targets optimisation for prompt gamma neutron activation analysis (PGNAA).
Adding to subtract
Aditek proposes the use of additives to remove unwanted sulphur and chlorine blockages in the kiln and preheater.
Leading from the front
We Mean Business reports on how three of India’s leading cement producers are tackling climate change and their shift towards low-carbon cements.
The weigh ahead
ICR interviews Francesco Ferrandico, CEO of FLSmidth Pfister, about the company’s development and its leading technology for the cement industry.
Key challenges for cement fans
Pollrich assesses the advances in fan efficiency and wear protection with tungsten carbide coatings.
Single-step shredding
UNTHA Shredding Technology advises on single-step shredding technology for RDF.
The evolving UK waste market
Andusia reviews the UK’s waste-derived fuels sector and its potential to produce SRF for the country’s cement industry.
Lubrication moves up a gear
Lubrication Engineers (LE) reports on the need to change a lubricant at a US cement mill.
Product News
An Atlas 550 shredder, an IoT platform and an image sizer with a wet dispersion unit feature in Product News.
New Orders
Spenner Zement, Dangote Cement, Golden Bay Cement and Magna Tyres have all signed contracts for new orders.