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GS Expert reviews the prospects for an upturn in Russian cement, Cem’In’EU reports on its new Rhône Ciments grinding plant and FLSmidth launches ECS/ProcessExpert® V8.5.
In this issue
Explore the April 2021 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.
Russia on the rebound?
GS Expert looks at how Russian cement producers can turn around their fortunes in 2021.
Malaysia: budget for the future
Infrastructure spending earmarked in the massive 2021 budget will drive future Malaysian cement demand.
SibCem’s environmental drive
Sibirskiy Cement is embarking on a modernisation project to improve its environmental footprint.
Cemtech zooms ahead
Cemtech Middle East & Africa 2021 was held online over four days from 8-11 February.
JK White Cement’s journey of continual improvement
JK White Cement details how its Gotan cement plant produces consistent high-quality white cement.
Impact of kiln burner design on clinker quality
TRIE Engenharia continues its investigation into explaining why burner design can influence clinker quality and NOₓ emissions.
A refractory for all occasions
Calderys considers the implications of refractory choice on operational costs and sustainability.
Level sensor selection criteria
Ensim Sensors look at selection criteria for choosing the right sensor for different applications.
Belite size distribution
Arthur Harrisson considers factors that affect belite distribution in clinker.
The challenge of decarbonising cement manufacture
Dr Michael Clark explores the greenhouse effect and considers why cement remains one of the ‘hard-to-abate’ CO emitting industries.
Modular grinding moves
Gebr Pfeiffer reports on recent Ready2Grind installations remote and niche markets.
The arrival of Rhône Ciments
Cem’In’Eu has opened its new 0.24Mta grinding plant in Portes-lès -Valence, France.
Biomass and carbon neutrality
SINTEF assesses the barriers to the increased use of biomass in the cement sector as a carbon neutral fuel.
Logistics planning: key lessons
INFORM shares some of its lessons from optimising logistic operations for the cement sector with its algorithms and wear resistance.
Driving eff iciencies
AMSC highlights a European case study to successfully introduce an automated planning system to reduce distribution costs, improve margins and profitability.
FLSmidth’s smart moves
FLSmidth reports on the launch of ECS/ProcessExpert® V8.5 and the arrival of AI for the digital cement plant.
Process optimisation solutions
Rockwell Automation delivers machine learning and model predictive control for improved production quality, reduced energy consumption and lower variability.
Commissioning from a distance
BEUMER Group commissions a complete packaging line for Norm LLC in Azerbaijan.
Vicat’s SeRaMCo contribution
Vicat works with the SeRaMCo (secondary raw materials for concrete precast products) project to use demolition waste in cement production.
Tackling the Asian sand crisis
GAIN explains how the time has come for manufactured sand to replace natural sand in some parts of Asia, where the pressure on aggregates has seen the destruction of beaches.
Cement additives for lower CO₂ emissions
Proquicesa demonstrates how cement additives can reduce clinker content and lead to reduced CO₂ emissions in cement production.
EcoOils’ eco-cement endeavour
EcoOils Group details the production of eco-processed pozzolan through the calcination of spent bleaching earth, a solid waste generated from the palm oil industry.
Product news
A new excavator, a HiTorc direct drive and a real-time data trouble-shooting soft ware application feature in Product News.
New orders
ÇIMKO Çimento, Oman Cement, UltraTech Cement and a crusher order in this month’s New Orders.