International Cement Review magazine archive
August’s ICR issue features our annual corporate profiles of the top six multinationals. SNIC highlights Brazil’s cement market and Cementos Argos showcases its Cartagena cement terminal in Colombia.
In this issue
Explore the August 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.
Annual profiles of the leading cement companies
ICR reviews the performances of the leading global cement majors in 2021, with an outlook for 2022. • 18 CNBM • 24 HeidelbergCement • 20 Anhui Conch • 26 Cemex • 22 Holcim • 28 UltraTech Cement.
Brazil: sustainable growth
SNIC provides perspectives on Brazil's cement sector which is seeking sustainable growth amid several uncertainties.
Pakistan’s cement prospects
Pakistan Credit Agency reviews the domestic cement industry during times of rising costs and slower demand.
ESG trends and best practices for US cement plants
Trinity Consultants updates on changing frameworks for economic, social and corporate governance (ESG).
Argos triples port capacity
Cementos Argos provides an overview of its second terminal at the port of Cartagena, Colombia, designed to meet export ambitions and move products on a larger scale.
Latin America places decarbonisation centre stage
ICR reports on proceedings from the FICEM Congress 'Green Cement & Concrete 2050' which centred on decarbonising the Latin America cement sector.
Long distance RDF conveying and dosing
ERITECH completes a conveying order for NEXE dd's Našice cement plant in Croatia to transport refuse-derived fuel for alternative fuel firing.
Sludge co-processing progress and prospects
Tianjin Cement Industry Design and Research Institute Co Ltd describes a sludge co-processing project at Guangdong Cement in China.
Addressing AF myths
N+P Group dispels myths on the use of alternative fuels and looks at solutions for increasing thermal substitution rates in the cement sector.
Driving the rotary kiln
Dr Michael Clark examines the power requirements for driving the rotary cement kiln.
Alite size and quality vs kiln conditions and raw mix
Arthur Harrisson continues discussions on alite size and quality by considering the impact of kiln conditions and raw material ratios.
Çimsa: shaping today for tomorrow
Çimsa shapes its business model to reflect customer requirements for sustainable white cement.
White cement applications in action
Cementir reports on emerging applications and innovation the white cement sector, and highlights reference projects in China and Belgium.
Rohožník white is green
Danucem’s Rohožník cement plant adds ground granulated blastfurnace slag (GGBS) to its white cement production.
Remote commissioning and maintenance post-COVID-19
DI MATTEO promotes the ability to provide remote commissioning and maintenance to cement plants.
Weighing up quarry efficiency
Weightron Bilanciai reports on cloud-based weighbridge soft ware and mobile apps to increase operational eff iciencies.
Clean savings
CTP Team investigates optimising baghouse cleaning with its SWAP technology.
Pakistan's roller coaster
Attock Cement looks at the way forward for Pakistan's cement sector as the industry invests in sustainable production and renewable energy.
New orders
New orders features projects for Cruz Azul, Colonial Group, Fauji Cement and Holcim US.