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In this issue we report on Colombia’s growing cement capacity, while our Nordic review charts cement demand in northern Europe. ICR also has interviews with HeidelbergCement and the GCCA.
In this issue
Explore the May 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.
Colombia: market in transition
Bancolombia looks at Colombia’s expanding cement capacity, cement price trends and outlook for exports.
Nordic cement’s green shoots
ICR reviews the possibilities for a cement recovery in Nordic countries where CO₂ reduction has been prioritised along with efficient cement plant production.
HeidelbergCement’s Nordic light
ICR speaks exclusively with Giv K Brantenberg, general manager of HeidelbergCement Northern Europe, to find out more on activity in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
Business as unusual
The Global Cement and Concrete Association explains ways in which its members are responding to the COVID-19 crisis and still contributing to wider society.
Automation at Caracolito
The Cemex Caracolito cement plant in Colombia upgrades Line 2 with a new control platform.
Cement for the future
Cementos Argos reports on its new ‘green’ cement line at Rioclaro, which is based on the thermal activation of clays.
Buzzi Unicem: Italy and beyond
ICR profiles how Buzzi Unicem has significantly expanded its global reach from beyond its home market of Italy.
The 2020s: the SRF decade?
Geminor explains why solid recovered fuel (SRF) is likely to this decade’s alternative fuel of choice.
Mercury measure and control
ENVEA Deutschland looks at mercury control following new EU BREF documentation on waste incineration.
Low energy, low emissions
Solidia Technologies and LafargeHolcim Research Center describe how non-hydraulic cement is being produced in North America with lower energy and CO₂ compared to OPC.
Practical steps to save energy
The World Cement Association shares energy-saving solutions from a CNBM plant in China.
Plant and company readiness for the COVID-19 pandemic
Technical Forum looks at immediate and long-term responses for the cement industry amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Influences of cement properties on concrete
Arthur Harrisson investigates how cement impacts on concrete and its workability.
Minimising the mining impact
Wirtgen Group brings surfacing mining to UBE’s Isa quarry.
The age of the digital quarry
Cement and Aggregates Consulting looks at the digital quarry.
Complete thermographic monitoring in kilns
VisionTIR has its eye on kiln temperature in real-time.
Back on track
Flexco Europe GmbH’s PTEZ belt trainer tracks conveyor misalignment at a US cement plant.
Sizing up the future
SIME Ingenieros explains why Africa and Asia will be the new hotspots for mini-plant growth.
Grinding on the go
IMSACOL details the benefits of its Integrated Dryer-Milling System, which minimises transport and storage in the cement-making process.
Improving drying performance
Satarem provides a pozzolan drying system for a low-carbon cement in Colombia.
Paper or polyurethane?
CEPI Eurokraft and EUROSAC research storage and shelf-life performance of cement sacks over an 18-month period.
The full package
ICR gathers some of the latest innovations in the bagging and packaging world, including a new cement packing line, weight-checking machine, bagging app, bulk bag filling system and valve bag technology.
Guided wave radar sensors
UWT explains the decisions behind an installation for guided wave radar sensors at a German cement and concrete producer.
Levelling up Polish lime
NIVELCO Poland installs a number of its level measurement instruments at a Polish lime plant.
Product news
A new atomised water mist system, a suite of catalyst characterisation instruments, a digital driller and new branding for MLT Minet Lacing Technology complete Product news.
New orders
This month’s New orders include a Metso lime calcining system delivered to Russia, mini-agitator trucks for Hanson Cement, plus raw material handling equipment for Lehigh Mitchell. Moreover, Titan’s Pennsuco plant selects a new kiln burner and CIMCO orders a new grinding mill for its plant in Lomé, Togo.