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ICR June 2021

Issue summary

Attijari Global Research provides an update on Morocco’s cement sector, Maschinenfabrik Köppern GmbH improves roller press performance with separator upgrade and Area Impianti reviews NOx abatement solutions.

In this issue

June 2021 contents

Explore the June 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.

  1. 6

    Latest news and diary dates

    The latest cement industry news, corporate developments and diary dates from around the world.

  2. 11

    Industry appointments

    The latest executive and personnel appointments from across the global cement industry.

  3. 12

    Corporate watch

    A review of company results, mergers, acquisitions and other corporate developments across the global cement industry.

  4. 14

    Financial update

    The latest financial results and market updates from leading cement producers and suppliers.

  5. 16

    Indonesia’s face of recovery

    LEK Consulting assess the key elements for growth in Indonesia’s cement market in 2021 and the prospects for higher utilisation rates.

  6. 35

    India: further challenges ahead

    After output fell by 14.5 per cent in 2020, ICR explores the near-term future for the world’s second largest cement market.

  7. 62

    Morocco’s market dynamic

    Attijari Global Research reports on Morocco’s cement consumption, which fell in 2020 but is expected to recover in the next two years on the back of infrastructure developments.

  8. 90

    Vietnam’s export boost

    FiinGroup reviews Vietnam’s cement sector and its potential for consolidation while deteriorating margins in the domestic market continue to encourage exports.

  9. 22

    Baghouse benefits

    Siam Cement Public Co Ltd requests Scheuch to complete two ESP-to-baghouse conversions at its Kaeng Khoi plant in Thailand.

  10. 78

    Studying large bolted steel silos

    Henan Sron Silo Engineering discusses the challenge of delivering large bolted steel silos to international markets.

  11. 26

    Building on burner success

    Fives Pillard introduces its Novaflam® Evolution monochannel or bichannel burner and the benefits behind both versions.

  12. 31

    HPGR upgrade experience

    Maschinenfabrik Köppern GmbH explains how the Koesep® separator can improve roller press performance and an upgrade with a choke feed system.

  13. 40

    High-dust SCR showcase

    Maerz Ofenbau AG/Cemcat reports on a high-dust SCR installation at Schwenk Zement’s Mergelstetten plant.

  14. 52

    Effective NOₓ abatement

    Area Impianti considers various NOₓ abatement solutions and takes a closer look at low-temperature, tail-end methods to reduce NOₓ.

  15. 44

    Advanced grinding technology to reduce CO₂

    Dr Michael Clark analyses the challenge of reducing clinker content in cement while retaining high strength levels and looks closely at the polysius® booster mill.

  16. 46

    Steps towards CO₂ reduction

    Arthur Harrisson explores composite cements and the current research into reducing CO₂ in cement manufacture.

  17. 49

    Rail freight forward thinking

    Freightliner works with Tarmac UK to increase rail freight deliveries of aggregates for Hanson Aggregates and Aggregate Industries.

  18. 70

    Scaling up for growth

    Transnova works with Rwanda’s CIMERWA to improve cement distribution, supply chain management and market share.

  19. 56

    Grinding aids under the microscope

    Prodexim explains why clinker microscopy and traditional.

  20. 59

    Additive usage in Vietnam

    SIKA describes how cement additives have helped the fast growing cement market in Vietnam to reduce costs and the environmental impact of cement.

  21. 68

    Asment Temara’s automated truck dispatch approach

    Asment Temara (Votorantim group) adds an automatic truck dispatch and loading system as part of its digital transformation process.

  22. 72

    The quarry of tomorrow

    talpasolutions introduces the smartQuarry suite for automated data acquisition from quarry mining machines for optimised quarrying.

  23. 76

    Safe geotechnical assessments

    Cement & Aggregate Consulting finds that the use of drone technology has become a more valuable tool for quarry surveying during the pandemic.

  24. 80

    Staying in command

    Cat® Command is Caterpillar’s latest autonomous console for commanding the company’s new dozers and excavators.

  25. 75

    Bamburi Cement: security through technology

    G4S bring global security and truck loading efficiency to Bamburi Cement’s operations.

  26. 82

    Fitting China’s bag standard

    Starlinger explains why China’s new national standard for polypropylene bags is a step in the right direction for sustainability.

  27. 84

    Covering the US cement deficit

    PEC Consulting Group/Penta Engineering Corp report on growing clinker and cement imports into the US and the opportunities for standalone grinding plants.

  28. 95

    Product news

    A moisture measurement system for conveyors, complete crusher systems ready to plug-in and play, and a new wheel loader range feature in this month’s Product News.

  29. 96

    New orders

    Vassiliko Cement, Bedeschi SpA, Deccan Cement, SsangYong C&E and Kiráyegháza Cement feature in New Orders.

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