International Cement Review magazine archive
New plant projects, DSG Consultant's Mediterranean clinker and cement trade review and the GCCA's Roadmap bring in the New Year, along with a special profile of Medcem Cement in Turkey.
In this issue
Explore the January 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.
Uncertain times
Analysis from the Global Cement Report 14th Edition provides a fresh update on global cement consumption trends and capacity utilisation, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on the cement sector.
Time for reflection?
ICR reviews the status of the greenfield and brownfield projects around the world, and how cement producers are starting to recognise other priorities ahead of capacity expansion.
India is looking at recovery
As India’s cement demand growth rates moderate after a weak comparison base wanes, producers address cost side headwinds that could result in cement price rises going forward.
Powering up Pecém
Votorantim Cimentos opens the doors to its 0.8Mta expansion project at the Pecém grinding plant in Brazil.
Hima’s solar security solution
G4S Ltd provides a new security system for a climate conscious cement factory in Uganda.
Net zero from the ground up
Nuh Çimento explains the steps being taken to make quarry operations more sustainable.
GCCA’s pathway to net zero
The Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA) sets out its guidelines to tackle climate change and reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Medcem: investing in the future
Medcem, one of the largest players in the Mediterranean, outlines how it has grown into a 4Mta clinker and cement exporter as it plans to expand its operations even further.
Mediterranean trading trends
DSG Consultants reports on the changing tides of Mediterranean cement and clinker trade.
Utilising mining waste
Nuvoco Vistas Corp explains the type of limestone available to Indian cement producers and how it is looking to use more mining waste material in its clinkerisation process.
WHR level measurement
Sapcon India describes how level measurement instruments can play a role in increasing the efficiency of WHR facilities.
Smoothening the path to carbon and cost reduction
Setral investigates the lubrication of gears and bearings on clinker coolers for improved operation and carbon reduction.
Space optimisation
Simatek works with tight spaces to find dedusting solutions for its customers.
Meeting new challenges for SRF production
Lindner Recyclingtech upgrades the ThermoTeam alternative fuel processing plant in Retznei, Austria.
Reducing methane emissions
Dr Michael Clark considers the potential of methane-fired kilns as an alternative to using coal.
Correlations between microscopy and process conditions
Arthur Harrisson looks at the benefits of correlating process conditions and clinker properties, using microscopy as a measurement tool.
Take control of the situation
Schaeffler reports on a project for Spenner Zement, Germany, where the new generation of condition-based monitoring systems is bringing quick returns on investment.
Smart conveying
Aumund introduces its predictive maintenance solution for conveying equipment to Jura-Cement-Fabriken, Switzerland.
Understanding predictive and preventive maintenance
USC Consulting Group reviews the latest methods to achieve best practice in predictive and preventive maintenance.
Loaded with benefits
Hennlich sro equips a cement plant in Cuba with the latest truck loading equipment.
Mobile bulk truck loading
Polimak describes the main solutions for stationary and mobile truck loading, and highlights a quicklime case study.
New orders
Anhui Panjing Cement, Indocement, Kuwait Portland Cement, BUA Cement and Cemex feature in New orders.