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Optimitive and Titan Cement explain closed-loop AI. Holcim and Heidelberg Materials’ decarbonisation paths are reviewed, and we look at the cement industries of Nigeria and Colombia.
In this issue
Explore the December 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.
Infrastructure: the shining light in Colombia's
cement market Bancolombia and ICR Research review Colombia's prospects for construction growth and higher cement demand.
Nigeria: challenges abound
EFG Hermes reviews the Nigerian cement sector where increased energy and raw material costs have restricted margins.
Colombia's road to social development
Cementos Argos reports on the implementation of the 4G and 5G infrastructure programmes and rural road plan.
Winning carbon reduction strategies
CEMEX's Santa Rosa cement plant uses proximity of raw materials and hydropower to reduce its clinker factor.
Accelerating the drop in CO₂ emissions in
the cement sector ICR investigates how CO₂ emissions could fall faster in the cement sector and asks if governments are doing enough?
Paths to decarbonisation
ICR Research reviews Moody's analysis of the decarbonisation strategies of Holcim and Heidelberg Materials.
Three lines of defence
Kramer Consulting reports on enhancing vertical roller mill performance and CemAI's installation at Titan America Inc.
The digitalisation approach
Capgemini Invent reviews choke points in the production process and looks at moving to a data-centric work approach.
A shared vision of the future
Command Alkon uses digitalisation to enhance Cemento Progreso's logistics and bagged cement deliveries.
Closed loop AI optimisation
Optimitive and Titan Cement Inc explain the closed-loop AI operation of the Roanoke cement plant, USA.
Process-based AI meets machine health
Augury reviews the abilities of AI in the real world and explains how the Internet of Things can verify machine health.
Cemtech: decarbonising the cement industry
Decarbonisation leads discussions at the Cemtech Europe 2022 conference and exhibition in Barcelona, Spain.
Tin hats on in Nigeria
Dr Michael Clark discusses the Dangote Cement and the Kogi State Government dispute over the Obajana cement plant.
Quality testing at the cement factory
Arthur Harrisson looks at the testing points during the production process to ensure high-quality cement.
WHR for Egypt
Korra Energi explains its part in providing the Egyptian cement sector with its first waste heat recovery system.
Pursing India’s WHR potential
Triveni Turbines brings steam turbine WHR technology to Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, India.
Value from waste heat
Siemens explores the most efficient ways of recovering and using waste heat while ensuring a reduced carbon footprint.
Hedging the energy bet
Turboden reports on how the energy crisis has focussed attention on waste heat recovery.
Innovation meets sustainability with WHR
CTP Team Srl presents waste heat recovery case studies of installations in Portugal and Turkey.
Shredding in El Salvador
Holcim El Salvador's Maya cement plant receives a new shredder system for alternative fuel processing.
A new standard for storage
Dome Technology is erecting a 125,000st dome for Continental Cement's Davenport Terminal in Iowa, USA.
Conveyor chain lubrications
FB Chain describes its automated lubrication system for conveyor belts.
3D radar level measurement
indurad GmbH's iSilo 3D measurement system can create a silo digital twin for improved real time control.
Rotary valves: robust conveying
Coperion examines the development of durable valves for bulk material handling.
Staying centred
Martin Engineering examines the service requirements to keep conveyor idlers running.
China powers up NEVs
Yutong offers new energy vehicles for low-carbon transport of goods and materials.
Bagging a better future
CEMEX details its 'Future in Action' strategy to reduce packaging waste across its supply chain.
The complete package
ICR reports on the latest developments for sustainable bagging and packaging.
Product news
Refractory recycling, industrial elevators and a distribution network for Hydrodemolition feature in Product news.
New orders
A series of orders for Aumund's PREMAS ® 4.0, Drake Cement, a French burner project and Aalborg Portland feature in New orders.