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U-Capital checks GCC cement prospects on the back of surging oil prices. Industry Insight outlines challenges in South Africa’s cement market while Black Rock discusses African cement and clinker trade.
In this issue
Explore the February 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.
Upbeat times for GCC Cement?
U-Capital reflects on strong oil prices boosting economies and construction sectors, and cement prospects in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
South Africa’s long walk to recovery
Industry Insight gives a detailed account of South Africa’s cement sector that is battling a decline in cement sales, continued imports and water use restrictions.
Africa’s 2022 trading outlook
Harpreet Dougal, CEO of Black Rock, outlines the year ahead for cement and clinker trade in Africa.
Building digital ecosystems
Martin Willoughby, Command Alkon’s CEO, explains how cement producers can build digital ecosystems and enhance CO₂ reduction with AI and Industry 4.0.
The case for AFs in the MEA
Geocycle examines the case for using alternative fuels in the Middle East and Africa where there are specific challenges for co-processing.
Waste to fuel for the UAE
BMH Technology Oy talks to ICR about the construction of Emirates RDF production plant in Umm al Quwain, UAE.
HPGR roller wear protection
Köppern investigates wear resistance on high-pressure roller presses and wear rates in relation to output and maintenance.
Keeping an eye on wear protection
Kalenborn has developed its own process for wear protection monitoring and reports on a wear lining project for a vertical roller mill in Vietnam.
Wear resistance in grinding
Ecorporates explains why high-chromium and ceramic-based materials form the basis of excellent wear-resistant parts and surfaces for grinding machinery.
Durable dampers
Topnewer details the importance of wear-resistant ceramic dampers for tertiary air duct systems, as experienced by Mendigan Cement in China.
Cement plants of the future
Tech Mahindra explores the power of Industry 4.0 and the benefits of machine learning and AI for optimising cement plant performance.
Yacuses steps up
Itacamba Cemento reveals how it has been stepping up production and reducing its environmental impact.
Going off -grid
Siemens Energy looks into the potential of going off -grid for power requirements and generating power from solid waste for lower CO₂ emissions.
Towards net-zero heat
Dynamis installs a hot gas generator at Votorantim Cimentos’ Pecém grinding plant in Brazil.
Feeling the heat of mercury
Gasmet offers solutions to abate and monitor mercury emissions with a case study from Holcim Croatia.
CO₂ utilisation in concrete
Dr Michael Clark examines various ways of using CO₂ in concrete to lower CO₂ emissions.
Assessing the potential for clinker quality improvement
Arthur Harrisson investigates clinker quality by undertaking a laboratory case study.
Advances in kiln monitoring
Fluke Process Instruments reports on recent advances in kiln monitoring equipment and the collection of kiln data.
Making VRM cement production greener
GCP Applied Technologies explains how grinding aids can reduce water consumption and improve cement quality.
Challenging times for South Africa’s cement sector
AfriSam reports on the climate of change in South Africa with falling cement sales, higher imports and blended cements.
Product news
A new X-ray diff ractometer, a decentralised frequency converter and a centralised warehouse and logistics concept.
New orders
Ciments Calcia, Holcim El Salvador, Cementos Pacasmayo and Bursa Çimento feature in New orders.