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S&P Global Ratings reviews Mexico’s cement market, while ICR looks at the job of rebuilding Iraq. Khaled El Dokani, Lafarge Iraq CEO is also interviewed along with Ian Riley of the World Cement Association.
In this issue
Explore the January 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.
Crossing the finishing line
ICR reviews project completions and assesses capex trends with major turnkey suppliers.
Iraq: land of opportunity?
ICR looks at the job of rebuilding Iraq.
Mexico: awaiting recovery
S&P Global Ratings reports on the challenges facing Mexico’s well-established cement market.
Building Iraq’s road to prosperity
ICR interviews Khaled El Dokani, Lafarge Iraq’s Country CEO, on the prospects for domestic market growth.
The WCA on waste-to-energy
Ian Riley, CEO of the World Cement Association, speaks with ICR about the industry’s waste-to-energy potential.
Jungle dreams
FLSmidth and EcoCementos report on the construction of new 1.5Mta Sonsón plant in Colombia, which will serve the central region where demand growth is highest.
The making of Oruro
State-owned ECEBOL shares the realisation of its 1Mta greenfield Oruro integrated plant in Bolivia as the government looks to provide suitably-priced, high-quality cement.
New-look Lima Anka
Limak Cement details the launch of its new Limak Anka Cement Factory in Turkey, and highlights the plant’s environmental and sustainable achievements to date.
Gaining ground in Gabon
CIMAF reflects on the project to expand its Owendo grinding plant in Gabon as well as plans to add new clinker capacity.
Waste-to-energy at Ferzikovo
LafargeHolcim’s Ferzikovo cement plant in Russia is starting a waste-to-energy programme to increase its alternative fuel substitution rate.
SRF throughout the year
Lindner Recyclingtech equips B+T Deuna at Deuna Zement, Germany, with a state-of-the-art SRF processing plant.
Call to ARMs
Arthur Harrisson discusses the use of alternative raw materials (ARMs) in the battle to reduce CO₂ emissions.
Bypassing chloride problems
Dr Michael Clark examines the problems of chloride build-ups in kilns and how bypass systems reduce these issues.
Connected manufacturing
OSIsoft looks at optimising real operational data to ensure connected cement manufacturing.
Smooth operators
Shell International reveals how its LubeExpert service helps prevent major equipment failures.
Sustainable lubrication
Klüber Lubrication Austria demonstrates why open gears for kilns and mills need special lubricants for optimum performance.
A sustainable white cement footprint in Europe
The Cementir Group puts white cement sustainability and innovation at the top of its agenda through daughter company Aalborg Portland.
Acid gas mitigation
Solvay explains how dry sodium-based flue gas treatment can be used to reduce acid gas emissions.
Ensuring a quick turnaround
Martin Engineering assesses conveyor maintenance and identifies areas of importance for prolonged service life.
Product news
A particle size analyser, clinker substitute product, Gambarotta’s centenary and a new website for Freeman Technology feature in Product news.
New orders
Projects for UCEM, HeidelbergCement and Cruz Azul are highlighted in this month’s New orders.