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ICR reviews new plant projects, while Credit Suisse explains what is propping up cement demand in Mexico and Claudius Peters details its packaging solutions for LafargeHolcim’s Mérida plant.
In this issue
Explore the July 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.
Can Mexico’s fiesta continue?
Credit Suisse points towards the self-construction segment playing a vital role in propping up Mexico’s cement demand.
The picture for new projects
ICR researches the latest greenfield cement plant projects across the globe, and reports on the EPC contractors and their latest orders.
South Korea’s shift to neutral
The Korean Cement Association charts the sector’s development since the 1940s and looks at modern day initiatives to increase ESG management.
Modern milling in Mexico
Gebr Pfeiffer reports on two milling installations in Mexico for Cementos Fortaleza and Holcim México.
Packing plants in Mexico
Claudius Peters shares its recent experiences in supplying packaging and palletising systems for LafargeHolcim’s Mérida plant in Mexico.
Taiwan Cement Corp’s total climate commitment
Taiwan Cement Corp outlines its circular economy approach to resource usage and its carbon reduction targets.
Green hydrogen at Hanson
The Energy Safety Research Institute details the green energy hydrogen project at Hanson UK’s Regen GGBS works in Port Talbot.
Leading the circular economy
C EMBUREAU considers how to build circular economies and the key decarbonisation steps for the European cement sector take on the path to carbon neutrality.
AfriSam: keeping the planet front of mind
South Africa-based AfriSam details some of the latest initiatives taken to improve its sustainability footprint.
Dolomitic limestone as a limestone cement constituent
Ambuja Cements and the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), India, investigate low-grade dolomite limestone cements.
Alite size distribution
Arthur Harrisson looks at the science behind the size of alite crystals and describes why they can be an important indicator for understanding burning conditions in the kiln.
Time for a(nother) change of attitude
Dr Michael Clark asks the cement industry to set a more positive and ambitious tone in attempting to meet decarbonisation targets.
Looking after open gears
FUCHS LUBRITECH applies lubrication to open gears and showcases its C EPLATTYN GT range.
Making CO₂ an ally
Synhelion and Cemex look to harness the energy from the sun to reduce CO₂ emissions and develop the solar-driven kiln for cement manufacture.
Staged combustion deNO x technology for calciners
Tianjin Cement Industry Design and Research Institute Co Ltd details its research into deNO x technology for calciners in China.
Virtual IEEE-IAS/PCA event
ICR reports on the 63 rd IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference, with the virtual event offering an update on the PCA’s forthcoming carbon neutrality roadmap.
Digital tools for kiln burning
HGH Infrared Systems shows how its Kilnscan and Pyroscan tools provide collectable data for pyroprocessing with Industry 4.0.
Starring the versatile stand-in
Menzel Elektromotoren examines strategies for choosing motors that have commonality, so that breakdowns need not mean plant stoppages with a good supply of stored spare parts.
Product news
The first fully-automatic isothermal calorimeter, chains for semi-portal reclaimers and roller bearings line up for Product News.