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ICR speaks exclusively to Solomon Baumgartner-Aviles, CEO of Lafarge Egypt. Kuwait’s cement industry is also in focus, while CBMI Construction outlines its 2x6000tpd Biskria Cement project.
In this issue
Explore the February 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.
Egyptian promise
ICR speaks with Solomon Baumgartner-Aviles, CEO of Lafarge Egypt, about its presence in the country, the impact of COVID-19 in light of existing market headwinds and the company’s strategy for the way ahead.
Building on diversity
Kuwait’s cement market awaits further infrastructure investment to be unlocked and stimulate an uptake in domestic demand.
Vicem’s shift to sustainability
ICR profiles Vicem, Vietnam’s leading state-owned cement producer, which is restructuring and increasing its sustainable business practices.
Riyadh Cement Co’s best practice maintenance model
Riyadh Cement Co explains why it recommends the implementation of a best practice maintenance model and its influence on plant performance.
Building Biskria Cement
CBMI Construction outlines its EPC project to build a 2 x 6000tpd cement plant for Biskria Cement in Algeria.
Upgrades aplenty at Ozinga
Dome Technology highlights a dome silo project for the storage of cement at the Ozinga terminal in Chicago, USA.
Facilitating mini terminals
Vezér Industrial Professionals outlines its Fully Automated Horizontal Storage within the context of mini terminals.
Conveyor belt optimisation
Standard Industrie installs a Lift ube ® conveyor solution to reduce dust at a Saudi Arabian cement plant.
Improving flow properties
SCHADE Lagertechnik reports on customer projects for its Active Harrow in Russia and Indonesia.
Handling limestone
Vortex showcases three installations to handle limestone by using diverters, rod/pin gate assists and a slide gate assist.
Opportunities in times of crisis
Beumer informs how it has adapted its services to the cement industry amidst changing times and challenges.
Access all areas
Bedeschi installs a 4.8km-long belt conveyor, linking LafargeHolcim Maroc’s quarry to its new plant in Agadir.
Nuh’s electric conversion drive
Nuh Cement’s Çimnak Co subsidiary replaces diesel-engined excavators and loading shovels with electric motors.
Measuring alite quantity
Arthur Harrisson investigates other methods beyond the Bogue calculation that can help assess alite quantity.
Financial ratio analysis
Dr Michael Clark explains why cement producers and investors need to study financial ratio analysis.
Boosting mill performance
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions details the trial results from its new booster mill pilot project.
Ball mill optimisation
Holzinger Consulting analyses the factors affecting ball mill efficiency.
Building on milling success
Cemengal is awarded the contract for the BM4 grinding project for ACICO Cement, Kuwait.
NIR online analysis for finish mill applications
Spectraflow Analytics Ltd and Nuh Çimento upgrade raw material and raw mill chemistry control.
Cross-belt analyser benefits
Dandong Dongfang Measurement & Control Technology Ltd reports on a cross-belt analyser installation in China.
Dealing with dust
Kline Consulting LLC investigates how a PGNAA analyser system can monitor dust and adjust kiln chemistry.
The level of success
Nuvoco Vista Corp Ltd has made level sensors a mandatory part of its production monitoring process.
Levelling up
Binmaster, Hycontrol and SICK offer the latest in level radar sensor technology.
Votorantim’s sustainability journey towards 2030
Having recently launched its 2030 Sustainability Commitments, Votorantim Cimentos is focussed on a team effort to deliver sustainable goals.
Large-scale CCS for Lehigh
CCS Knowledge Centre reports on the carbon capture and storage projects at Lehigh Cement’s Edmonton plant in Alberta, Canada.
Integrated weighing and vehicle management
Weightron Bilanciai explains the benefits of an integrated weighing and vehicle management system.
Product News
A rain barrier bag, a VRZ shredder for bulk materials and a drum mill make first impressions in Product News.
New orders
BUA Cement, Bursa Cimento and LafargeHolcim Côte d’Ivoire feature in this month’s New Orders.