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ICR reviews India’s April-June performance, while Al-Rajhi Capital looks at the Saudi cement market. Thyssenkrupp reveals the new 2.2Mta Sigus cement plant in Algeria.
In this issue
Explore the November 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.
India’s demand growth shift s gear
ICR reviews the Indian cement sector over the April-June 2019 quarter as higher cement prices and lower input costs bolster margins for producers amid slower demand.
Egypt: looking to the future
Dr Noha Bakr reports on the Egyptian cement sector’s efforts to rethink its practices and work towards sustainable yet competitive operations.
Saudi Arabia set for recovery?
Al-Rajhi Capital Research analyses Saudi Arabia’s cement market, which has undergone a structural shift in demand.
Shree’s sustainable path
Shree Cement highlights actions taken to integrate sustainability into its cement production process.
Future-proofing Algeria’s flagship
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions explains the road to future-proofing GICA’s state-of-the-art 2.2Mta Sigus cement plant in Algeria.
Optimising Beni Suef
Siemens starts optimisation of the 11Mta Beni Suef cement complex in Egypt with its Distributed Control Systems, the company’s platform for Industry 4.0.
Needle felts versus woven glass
Evonik Fibres investigates filter media concepts for baghouses with case studies at HeidelbergCement, Nirma Cement and Oman Cement.
Dalmia’s new quality improvers
Dalmia Cement has developed a new generation of quality improvers to suit the demands of its blended cements.
Move towards carbon neutrality
Cemex Colombia starts using its carbon-neutral vehicle fleet for cement deliveries.
Maintaining upkeep and uptime
ERCOM Engineers Pvt Ltd addresses plant maintenance and lubrication issues on gears, motors and conveyors.
Increasing emissions scrutiny
Dr Michael Clark advises cement producers to ensure they understand the potential for malign emissions if they are firing alternative fuels.
Magnesia in clinker
Arthur Harrisson looks at magnesia and the existence of periclase in clinker, which can have detrimental effects on cement quality.
Particle size and shape analysis
Fritsch puts its ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer to work for particle size and shape analysis.
Cement sulphate optimisation with
isothermal calorimetry Calmetrix describes procedures for cement sulphate optimisation and mill quality control using isothermal calorimetry.
Raw mix targets for pyroprocessing optimisation
Dangote Cement explains how setting appropriate raw mix targets can be key to high-quality clinker production.
Maintaining quality through the distribution chain
Freeman Technology investigates the impact of storage applications and transport on cement quality over time.
Nano-particulate additives
Conmat Technologies Pvt Ltd seeks to improve the early strength of fly ash cements with calcium silicate hydrates (CSH).
Low-grade lignite gasification
Siam Cement (Lampung) Co plant, Thailand, installs a fluidised bed gasifier to reduce fuel costs and NOₓ emissions.
Feeding the crusher
AUMUND Fördertechnik delivers its Arched Plate Conveyor to feed a limestone crusher at Cementownia Warta, Poland.
A lifeline for Berber Cement
Doppelmayr Transport Technology uses a 3465m RopeCon ® conveyor to establish a straight link between Berber Cement’s mining area and its cement plant in Sudan.
Boosting AF rates with flame thermography
VDZ illustrates how alternative fuel rates can be increased by studying flame thermography.
Rock solid contribution
UAE crushed rock supplier Stevin Rock provides an insight into its sustainable practices and growing global reach.
Buildings of great height
Bogaert Architecture explains how high buildings at cement plants can be made to look more in harmony with their surroundings.
Product news
The latest cement industry equipment, technology and product developments.
New orders
A round-up of the latest cement plant contracts, equipment orders and project awards from around the world.