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ICR November 2020 discusses India’s historic fall in cement demand in FY21, EFG Hermes investigates Saudi Arabia’s long-term potential and Cemtech reports on its first virtual conference on decarbonising the cement industry.
In this issue
Explore the November 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.
India: beyond the headwinds
India’s cement sector is facing an historic 22-25 per cent fall in demand for the FY21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery is likely to be prolonged.
Saudi: a belief in brighter days
EFG Hermes offers an insight into the Saudi Arabian cement sector and explains why the industry’s long-term potential trumps its short-term challenges.
Decarbonising the industry
Cemtech’s first virtual conference, held on 21-24 September, attracted more than 2500 participants from 110 countries looking to learn more about the cement industry’s initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.
India’s climate commitments
The We Mean Business coalition sets out how Indian cement producers have been rising to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions.
Closed and classified
Gebr Pfeiffer India converts an open-circuit grinding mill to closed-circuit system, including a classifier, to reduce energy consumption.
Opportunities for MSW in India
FLSmidth explains why the Indian cement industry could be the key to solving the country’s municipal solid waste challenge.
Roller press protection
Welding Alloys (UK) reports on its RPMaxLife hard-facing solution for modern roller presses.
Chutes and air duct design
Chengdu Leejun Industrial explores the design of chutes and ducts on the efficiency of roller presses.
Rising to conveying challenges
Sviluppo Tecnologie Meccaniche (STM) installs two pipe conveyors at Cementeria Costantinopoli’s Barile plant in Italy.
Pyroprocessing progress
TCDRI and Sinoma International R&D reveal updates on the latest pyroprocessing technology, including precalciner and clinker cooler advances.
Meaningful sensor signals to support AI
TomTom-Tools investigates the importance of installing kiln sensors for data capture and machine learning.
Keeping an eye on the gears
Havec Engineering Co installs an early-warning system for Zaveh Torbat Cement to prevent kiln shutdowns from girth gear and pinion misalignments.
Saving energy costs
Cinar explains how energy costs savings can be achieved between the cyclones and clinker cooler by studying the impact of pressure drops, material build-ups and fuel usage.
Mizu’s modernisation moves
Mizu Cimentos Especiais, Brazil’s fourth-largest cement producer, explains how it continues to invest in its production base by employing sustainable technologies.
Avoiding costly build-ups
Martin Engineering reviews air cannon improvements for more efficient clearing of preheater build-ups.
Benefits of on-site blending
Unisol and Unisol-STAREX India seek greater value for cement producers with grinding aids for on-site blending.
New analytics for MCCs
The Institute of Nonmetallic Materials at Clausthal University of Technology, Germany, devises new analytical methods for inner particle size distribution of composite cements.
Determining the cost
Dr Michael Clark investigates ways to reduce electricity consumption to bring down energy costs.
Alumina-to-iron ratio
Arthur Harrisson looks at the alumina-to-iron ratio and its influence on liquid formation during the burning process.
From WHRPG to EfW
Kawasaki introduces the VE GA ® boiler, which can optimise the heat from waste heat recovery systems and the circulating fluidised bed boiler for biomass and RDF burning.
Innovations in plant building
CBMI Construction looks into the use of smart tools and technology when designing modern turnkey plants with 3D and 4D engineering models.
Key contributions to Argos’ calcined clay line
Dynamis installs its D-pozzolan ® technology for calcined clay production at Cementos Argos’ Rio Claro cement plant.
Accessories and updates for dry bulk loading chutes
Cimbria A/S introduces new accessories and loading solutions to its Moduflex range of loading chutes.
Product news
An automation system for weighing and industrial measuring, a conveyor skirt system and a vibrating screen feature in this month’s Product News.
New orders
New orders are placed by Semey Cement, Ash Grove Cement, Çimsa, Secil and the Märker Group.