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The Japan Credit Association reports on how domestic cement producers are accelerating decarbonisation, while ICR interviews Christian Pfeiffer MD, Martin Paterson, as well as Ecocem’s MD, Conor O’Riain, and Union Cement CEO, Vijay Somani.
In this issue
Explore the March 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.
Decarbonisation and grinding innovation
Martin Paterson, Christian Pfeiffer’s managing director, talks about the company’s drive to advance decarbonisation via cement grinding technologies.
Success in adversity
Union Cement Co’s CEO, Vijay Somani, discusses the company’s strategy for cost optimisation and export growth.
Ecocem: supporting Europe’s Green deal
Ecocem’s MD, Conor O’Riain, speaks with ICR on pioneering the development of low-carbon cements and the European cement market.
Russia gets recovery rolling
GS-Expert LLC reports on the return of construction sector growth and strong cement demand in Russia.
Japan: securing sustainability
Japan Credit Rating Agency reviews Japan’s cement industry at a time when it is increasing sustainability initiatives and reducing is CO₂ emissions.
Sibirskiy’s modern milling
Sibirskiy Cement has upgraded its cement grinding technology with the installation of a series of high-efficiency separators.
Producing RDF in Russia
CPConsult Ltd outlines the project to add a state-of-the-art MSW sorting facility to produce RDF for co-processing in cement manufacture.
Supporting a cleaner India
Geocycle reports on MSW sourcing in India and how the company has worked with Holcim to improve RDF processing at ACC and Ambuja Cements.
Carbonation-cured concrete
Taiheiyo Cement has pioneered research in the carbonation process of CO₂ with applications in concrete curing.
Influencers of strength
Arthur Harrisson reviews the influencers of cement strength, namely: mineralogy, chemistry, microstructure and process.
Dangote: powerhouse of Africa and Nigeria
Dr Michael Clark investigates the financial strength and consistency of one of Africa’s leading cement players.
Improving VRM efficiency
Tianjin Cement Industry Design & Research Institute Co Ltd (Sinoma group) equips its TRM vertical roller mill with a new grinding structure.
Optimising Salonit Anhovo’s crushing process
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions optimises the primary crushing operation at Salonit Anhovo in Slovenia by installing a Titan hammer crusher.
Double dome success
Domtec International designs two concrete dome silos for Holcim New Zealand.
Philippine silos in service
Henan SRON Silo Engineering completes the construction of 10 x 10,000t cement and clinker silos in the Philippines.
Mission accomplished
Dunlop Conveyor Belting upgrades a belt conveyor at Hanson UK’s Whatley Quarry for a longer lifetime and reduced maintenance.
SCMs: environmental and qualitative benefits
PEC Consulting Group details how supplementary cementitious materials are reducing the clinker-to-cement ratio and lowering CO₂ emissions.
Product news
A drive manufacturer expands its factory on the Lower Rhine, while a cross beam protector for vibrating screens and a rental compressor also feature in Product news.
New orders
Lafarge Martres-Tolosane, SOCOCIM Industries, Ssangyong Cement and an Australian flap valve project feature in New orders.