International Cement Review magazine archive
The Chinese Cement Association reports on the industry’s efforts to decarbonise, while Ukrcement details Ukraine cement sector. ICR also has a special report on CCUS projects and an interview with Oficemen.
In this issue
Explore the April 2022 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.
China at a crossroads
The China Cement Association reports on the country’s 14th Five-Year plan (2021-25) and the goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2060.
Ukraine: times of uncertainty
Ukrcement Association & ICR Research report on an effective and record-breaking 2021 for the domestic cement industry, and consider future uncertainties following Russia’s recent invasion.
Spain’s hopes for the future
The Spanish cement association, Oficemen, provides an update on the local cement sector and reveals why there is cautious optimism for 2022 and the challenges that lie ahead.
Co-processing of RDF and Yangtze floating material
SINTEF and CRAES report on the attempts to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the Yangtze River, China, and to recycle collected material and municipal solid waste as RDF for cement factories.
CO₂ -cured concrete brick collaboration
Hunan University and Huaxin Cement have pioneered research into establishing the first production line for concrete bricks using cured CO₂ from cement kiln exhaust gas.
Cementir’s green growth path: focus on China
Cementir’s Anqing white cement plant is reducing emissions and reaching lower CO₂ goals by increasing alternative fuels and plant efficiency.
Advantages of accurate measuring control
Henan Fengbo Automation reports on projects to introduce Coriolis raw meal feeder technology in China and beyond.
Green growth avenues
McKinsey & Co outlines the cement and concrete industries’ route to decarbonisation, and explains why collaboration across the whole value chain is vital.
CCUS on trial
ICR presents a special report on current carbon capture, storage and utilisation (CCUS) projects in the cement sector.
Reducing the clinker content of cement
Dr Michael Clark assesses the latest methods to reduce the clinker content in cement.
Further influencers on cement strength
Arthur Harrisson considers aluminate, ferrite and minor phases on clinker-reducing factors in the burning zone.
Bringing down temperature
CETEC Co Ltd upgrades the FICO-YTL cement mill in Vietnam with a new separator, baghouse and process fan.
Improving mill throughput
Fars Cement Co revamps grinding at its Shiraz Cement plant in Iran by changing the flowsheet of the milling process.
T aking the magic out of machine learning
Holcim Innovation Center unravels the mysteries of machine learning by reviewing a step-by-step project design.
Shaping the future, meeting the challenge
Stefanini reviews the learning aspects of Industry 4.0 and the challenges of security and specialist knowledge.
Cement industry AI insights
The World Cement Assocation (WCA) and contributors investigate the potential applications for AI and machine learning in the cement and concrete sectors.
The importance of flexible loading & unloading
Samson Materials Handling UK reports on how new ship loaders and unloaders can be designed to meet the flexibility required by modern dry bulk ports.
The total package
Innova Group Packaging Solutions installs a stretch hood system for Spanish construction materials company Rodacal Beyem.
Calciner NOₓ reduction and AF use
Cinar Ltd and Cyprus-based Vassiliko Cement Works detail a project to reduce NOₓ emissions in the calciner while increasing alternative fuels.
Product news
A belt scale solution, new batching plants and a new motor factory appear in Product news.
New orders
GCC, Märker Zement, Swecem and Bamburi Cement feature in New orders.