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ICR interviews Cemex CEO, Fernando A González. Furthermore, ROI Consulting reviews three southwest US states and HeidelbergCement details its US$600m Mitchell plant modernisation project.
In this issue
Explore the May 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.
The Cemex way to the future
ICR talks with Cemex CEO, Fernando A González about decarbonisation, digitalisation and market developments.
All change
Paul Roger of BNP Paribas Exane provides a global overview of the cement industry emerging from COVID-19 but facing impacts from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Southwestern US cement
ROI Economic Consulting reviews the Southwestern US markets of Arizona, California and Nevada, and the challenges faced in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Developing central Asia
The central Asian cement markets of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are seeing rising consumption while public pressure for clean cement production increases.
Public spending to drive US cement growth
Ed Sullivan, PCA senior vice president and chief economist, considers the potential upswing factors in the US economy and cement market in 2022-24.
Inside Lehigh Hanson’s Mitchell K4 project
HeidelbergCement is investing US$600m in Lehigh Hanson’s Mitchell plant, featuring a new 7000tpd clinker line.
Giant’s steps to AF success
Giant Cement and alternative fuel branch Giant Resource Recovery describe waste fuel initiatives and future plans.
Double dome benefits
Dome Technology supplies Bridgesource with two DomeSilos for fly ash and cement storage in Ogden, USA.
A good fit at NCC Ragland
H&M Industrial Services describes the kiln Line No 2 project US-based National Cement Co of Alabama’s Ragland plant.
Options for dry sorbent injection
Sorbent Dynamics reports on the versatility of dry sorbent injection for flue gas treatment at cement facilities.
Smart kiln maintenance
Bricking Solutions looks at increasing the energy efficiency kilns in the USA and Chile with refractory linings.
Overcoming supply chain challenges
FLSmidth reports on how it has helped producers in North America overcome recent supply chain issues.
Low-carbon logistics
Cem’In’Eu is investing €4m to increase clinker shipping capacity to 400,000tpa at the port of Sète, France.
Charging cement logistics
INFORM considers the advances in electric heavy-duty trucks for the cement sector on the road to net zero.
The oxycombustion way forward
Dr Michael Clark looks at first- and second-generation oxyfuel technology for carbon capture.
Combined effects of LFS, SR and AF on phase proportions
Arthur Harrisson explains how LSF, SR and AF ratios can affect clinker phase proportions.
The low-carbon cement bet
Cementos Argos has developed a low-carbon cement using alkaline activation technology to form hybrid cements.
SOBOCE invests in the future
Sociedad Boliviana de Cemento SA is investing more than US$30m in the modernisation of its Warnes cement plant.
Sunshine for Argos Honduras
Cementos Argos Honduras reports on the company’s US$23m plant upgrades and its drive for renewable energy.
Green hydrogen integration
NCB India investigates fuel switching to green hydrogen in the transition to clean energy.
The true value of AI and ML for the cement industry
Nanoprecise Sci Corp offers a clear understanding into the mechanics of AI and machine learning for the cement sector.
Why AI is not enough
aixprocess explains why vertical roller mill improvement needs more than just AI advances, as smart sensors flowsheet modelling have a part to play.
Driving up grinding efficiency at Wopfinger
Hägglunds visits Wopfinger Baustoff industrie GmbH to replace the electromechanical drive technology on its high pressure grinding rolls with electrohydraulic direct drives.
Kuwait cement: burning rubber in drive towards
sustainability Kuwait Cement explains how it has introduced the co processing of waste tyres at its cement plant.
Fuel cubes for clean energy
NuCycle details the advantages of its Enviro-Fuelcubes ® for replacing fossil fuels.
Tyre waste into quality fuel
ELDAN Recycling introduces a new tyre shredder to the Leube Zement factory, Austria, for producing tyre-derived fuel at the plant.
Aiding the grinding process
Fosroc Chemical India Pvt Ltd examines the performance of grinding aids operating in a closed-circuit ball mill system to improve material flow and separator efficiency.
Product news
The latest cement industry equipment, technology and product developments.
New orders
A round-up of the latest cement plant contracts, equipment orders and project awards from around the world.