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ICR looks at the construction spending outlook for cement demand in Florida, and LafargeHolcim talks on more-sustainable cement production. FLSmidth tackles the complexities of alternative fuels planning in North America.
In this issue
Explore the May 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.
Florida: bolder, brighter, better
Florida is preparing to spend its way out of the COVID-19 crisis with a large construction budget that could lift local cement production and maintain a high levels of imports.
The pull towards Tanzania
Standard Investment Bank investigates the attraction of Tanzania’s cement market and the continued growth of installed cement capacity.
LafargeHolcim US: resilience, innovation and
sustainability ICR interviews Derick Dreyer, LafargeHolcim in the US director of corporate manufacturing and slag operations, on more sustainable cement production in the USA.
US cement outlook 2021
Ed Sullivan, PCA chief economist and VP of market intelligence, reviews the state of the US economy and speed of the recovery.
Titan America’s energy drive
Titan America reports on its two US cement plants recognised for their environmental and energy-efficient performances.
CalPortland – 130 years of sustainable manufacturing
CalPortland reflects on 130 years of environmental stewardship and new carbon reduction projects.
Staying on the right track
Martin Engineering heads to Ash Grove’s Chanute plant to rectify a mistracking conveyor belt.
From waste to commodity
Argos’ Martinsburg plant works with Entsorga West Virginia, subsidiary of BioHiTech Global, to increase its SRF usage.
Stronger together
MDG America reports on material handling solutions for its and Canadian customers.
We have the technology, but where is the fuel?
FLSmidth garners opinion from a panel of experts on the complex process of planning alternative fuel projects in North America.
Versatile AF burning
The KHD P YROROTOR ® rotary combustion reactor is a new and versatile way of burning almost all types of unprepared waste fuels in a cement kiln.
Phoenix accelerates RDF use
Di Matteo looks to find a way for Phoenix Zementwerke to increase its thermal substitution rate in its precalciner.
Deep dive into VRM vibration
ASEC Engineering describes its action plan to uncover the source of vibration issues at a vertical raw mill in Egypt.
Jacking up mill maintenance
Vezer Industrial Professionals sets about replacing a ball mill using hydraulic jacks for a quick maintenance solution.
The industry response to the decarbonisation challenge
Dr Michael Clark examines how the cement industry has been responding to the challenge of decarbonisation.
Evolving raw materials
Arthur Harrisson looks at the search for alternative raw materials and using waste materials from other industries for cement production.
To replace or retrofit?
RD42 explores whether to replace or retrofit an existing ESP unit into a baghouse.
Supplying SCHWENK Latvija
Christian Pfeiffer transports a new energy-saving ball mill circuit to SCHWENK Latvija.
Automated loading and palletising
The BEUMER autopac system enables the automatic loading of palletised cement bags.
Bags of strength
OYAK Çimento investigates the storage of cement in different bags to determine the effect on cement agglomeration.
Carbon reduction on paper
EUROSAC reports on the latest findings from research into the carbon footprint of paper cement sacks.
Wear plate protection
Welding Alloys explains how carbide wear plates can offer protection against different types of wear.
Flatback elbow work
AJ Weller details the importance of flatback elbow pipes with replaceable wear components for effective alternative fuel transport.
An upgrade for new horizons
Van Aalst & Marine Off shore BV details the installation of an onboard unloading system for a cement carrier.
Tackling terminal dust emissions
Nantong Heavy Rainbow Machineries Co Ltd presents its ship unloading solutions for the fast and dust-free transport of cement.
Product news
A digital start-up, compact XRD system and new dozer are highlighted in this month’s Product News.
New orders
Märker Cement, LafargeHolcim, Shree Cement and Fancesa feature in New Orders.