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ICR charts a course along the Central Plains’ modernised cement plants while Ed Sullivan of the PCA briefs readers on the US economic forecast. GCCA’s Claude Lorea and Andrew Minson are interviewed on CO2 emissions.
In this issue
Explore the May 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.
Like the Big Muddy
ROI Economic Consulting reviews changing patterns of ownership and newly-modernised cement plants in the Central Plains of the USA.
India’s return to stability
ICR reports on Indian cement activity during Oct-Dec 2018.
Time for a Brazilian adventure?
ICR updates on the Brazilian cement sector and the entry of Vicat and Buzzi Unicem as the two multinationals see new opportunities in this major Latin American market.
USA: time to slow down?
Ed Sullivan, chief economist and senior vice-president of Market Intelligence for the PCA, forecasts a slightly slower pace of US cement demand growth.
GCC Rapid City prepares for the future
GCC has completed the 0.44Mta expansion of its Rapid City cement plant in South Dakota, USA.
Theodore’s take on cement
LafargeHolcim’s Theodore works in Alabama, USA, makes the most of its waterborne distribution system.
Partial upgrade – total success
Salt River Materials Group’s Clarkdale unit receives a new JETFLEX ® burner from FLSmidth.
Pura vida in Costa Rica
Gebr Pfeiffer Inc reports on its greenfield ready2grind project for Elementia’s Salinas Esparza plant in Costa Rica.
Savings in the air
CRH’s Mississauga facility undergoes an upgrade from Compressed Air Consultants Inc.
PAC for mercury control
PEC Consulting Group LLC reviews the performance of powder activated carbon for mercury control.
Regenerative systems reduce emissions in the
cement sector CTP Chemisch Thermische Prozesstechnik demonstrates the advantages of regenerative systems for mercury abatement.
Driving sustainable change
ICR speaks with Claude Lorea and Andrew Minson of the Global Cement and Concrete Association about reducing CO emissions and the importance of the circular economy.
APC and analytic abilities
ABB applies its Advanced Process Control systems to Votorantim Cimentos and Bursa Cimento.
Improving your profile
Satarem investigates options for retrofitting ball mill drives.
Kiln drive performance
CMD demonstrates its Bogiflex kiln drive gear system and its proven benefits in the field.
Reconditioning race against time
Smith Services comes to the rescue of a Mid-Atlantic region cement producer that needed fast repair for its raw mill and coal mill rollers.
Who’s who in North American cement imports?
Ad Ligthart investigates the changing scene of North American cement terminals and the import situation.
Portland cement, lime and alkali-activated binders
Arthur Harrisson reviews the alternative to Portland cement with an update on alkali-activated binders.
Using plant cost profiles
Dr Michael Clark takes a further look at cost profiling cement factories and reducing costs.
All bases covered
Thermoteknix installs two new ThermoScope HDT cameras to monitor the pyroprocess at Hanson UK’s Ribblesdale plant.
Developing CEMs
ENVEA UK explains the trend towards scatter-based systems and non-contact charge induction ElectroDynamic ® probes.
Improvement is a responsibility
WL Gore reduces air flow in Mexico with a new filter bag.
Ageing PGNAA analysers: replace or retrofit?
SABIA Inc weighs up when to replace or retrofit a PGNAA analyser.
Safety takes centre-stage
BinMaster installs smart silo sensing technology to improve safety and fully automate silo measurement.
Upgraded separators
Intercem Engineering installs third-generation separators for two Tunisian cement facilities.
Product News
A series of off -highway automatic transmission trucks, a smart demolition robot and a new UK heat exchange partnership are featured.
New Orders
New orders are agreed for Cemex group, Cimenteries de la Basse-Guinée, Cemex Polska and Flying Cement.