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In this issue Holtec Consulting explores the Philippines cement market, while ICR reports on Republic Cement’s ecoloop initiative. Meanwhile, McKinsey & Co Inc looks at the 21st century cement plant.
In this issue
Explore the December 2020 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.
Philippines: poised to rebound?
Holtec Consulting reports that the Philippines cement market looks on course to rebound after COVID-19 with higher demand in 2021.
Pakistan: on the growth path?
Pakistan’s cement sector continues to expand and has capacity to reach new markets.
Republic Cement: in the loop
Republic Cement drives forward its ecoloop initiative to help solve the country’s waste management crisis.
BigBoss builds its presence
Big Boss Cement details its new ready2grind mill from Gebr Pfeiffer.
Raw mill ESP rehabilitation
Tai & Chyun rehabilitates a raw mill electrostatic precipitator at a Philippine cement plant.
The 21st Century cement plant: green and more connected
McKinsey & Co Inc looks to what the future might be like for a modern cement plant that embraces digitalisation and sustainability.
Implementation of AI to optimise clinker coolers
Petuum Inc details how it implements AI technology for more efficient clinker cooler operation and explains that AI can quickly be added to existing plants.
Optimising yard operations
Atollogy reviews the implementation of IoT for truck operations to enhance operational eff iciencies, customer experience and safety.
Five steps to becoming a fully-realised cement plant
OSIsoft investigates the best ways to upgrade to Industry 4.0 via a step-by-step pathway.
Reducing environmental impact with digital solutions
Cemex’s Rüdersdorf cement plant in Germany reduces SO 2 emissions with ABB’s Ability™ Expert Optimizer.
50 years shaping cement chemistry
Kirsten Theisen, FLSmidth’s senior research engineer, looks back at some of the milestones in cement manufacturing history that she helped shape.
Research and package
Cem’In’EU introduces a new 25kg polyethylene cement bag for customers in France.
Process, mineralogy and cement quality
Arthur Harrisson compares the relationship between clinker manufacturing temperature, clinker composition and final cement quality.
Hats off to Nigeria
Dr Michael Clark looks at the history of Nigeria’s cement industry and the decisions that turned it from a net importer of cement to a net exporter.
Keeping dust at bay
Sron Silo Engineering details the benefits of closed steel storage yards and circular and steel silo designs.
Safety ambitions for the next decade
CSR Consulting asks whether the cement sector has hit a plateau in health and safety and whether it can reduce incidents further in the next decade.
Shchurovsky Cement celebrates 150 years
Part of LafargeHolcim Russia, this year Shchurovsky Cement’s plant in Kolomna is celebrating 150 years of cement production. The company reflects on its continuous modernisation and milestones to mark the occasion.
From points to 3D model
Falcon Eye Drones explains how drones are revolutionising the management of quarries, while improving safety and increasing profits.
Exploring indoors
Flyability SA uses drone technology to address the challenge of analysing stockpiles in inaccessible, confined and complex places.
Damaged battery fire hazard protection for SRF
Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH details its Fire Prevention System to ensure the safe processing of SDF.
Friction-free transfers
MagnaDrive announces the MagZone™ and Synchra™ couplings series for frictionless power transfer.
Keeping equipment turning
Finnsementti implements Schaeffler OPTIME wireless sensor technology at its Lappeenranta plant to monitor bearings and auxiliary units.
DG Khan’s continuous drive
DG Khan Cement Co Ltd reports on a new 9000tpd kiln line at its Hub plant, which takes the group’s cement capacity to 6.72Mta.
New orders
Gazakh Cement, Małogoszcz Cement, Cementownia Warta, and Colonial Group feature in this month’s New Orders.