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Pablo Hofelich, thyssenkrupp Polysius CEO, talks decarbonisation. ICR visits the Cam Pha cement plant while FiinGroup reviews Vietnam’s cement sector in anticipation of Cemtech Asia 2023.
In this issue
Explore the June 2023 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.
Vietnam's emerging trends
FiinGroup says energy efficiency and decarbonisation are now major themes in Vietnam's cement sector, while capacity additions continue apace.
Tunisia's times of uncertainty
Tunisia's cement industry looks to an upturn in social housing demand for a return to higher cement consumption.
Rising to the climate challenge
ICR talks exclusively to Pablo Hofelich, CEO of thyssenkrupp Polysius GmbH, on progressive approaches to decarbonisation.
Cam Pha Cement: descending dragon
ICR visits Cam Pha Cement, and reports on the plant's changing strategy as export markets decline and demand for low-clinker products at home increases.
Holcim Philippines' PLC offering
Holcim Philippines explains the development of its Optima Portland limestone cement.
Overcoming abrasion and alkali attacks on cooler linings
Hasle Refractories installs a Modular Lining for the kiln bull nose at a Vietnamese cement plant.
ecoloop: 21 years of AF in the Philippines
Republic Cement continues its alternative fuel journey after 21 years of co-processing in the Philippines by helping firms comply with EPR legislation.
Strategic partnerships for the digital transformation
Ramco Group assists Eagle Cement Corp in a successful transformation to a digital future.
Improving ESP performance
Tai & Chyun Associates Industries Inc reports on a clinker cooler electrostatic precipitator upgrade at a plant in southern Thailand.
Preventing filter bag failure
Maxtech Industries troubleshoots baghouse problems and carries out filter media bag replacement projects.
Mass and energy balance in the cement plant
Dr Michael Clark outlines the concept of cement kiln mass balance and its potential to become a CemNet Training course.
Stabilisation of M1 and M3 alite
Arthur Harrisson looks at the C 3 A clinker content and relationship of M3 and M1 alite proportions to the cooling rate.
PCA conference prioritises carbon capture
ICR reports on the IEEE-IAS/PCA Technical Cement Conference from Dallas, Texas, USA, where carbon capture technologies led the discussions.
Digitalisation with a lower case 'd'
Holcim's Siggenthal cement plant and Gabenchopf Quarry receive low-cost digital optimisation solutions.
TCC's zero carbon mines
Taiwan Cement reports on the launch of its 5G Zero Carbon Mine Project at its JuRong Cement plant, China.
Better blasting
3GSM GmbH uses photogrammetic 3D models with drones to better analyse quarry blasting sites.
Decarbonisation through VRM optimisation
LV International has been reducing CO₂ emissions per tonne of cement with its vertical roller mill technology, which is optimised for decarbonisation.
Application of hydrophobic organosilicon additives
Wacker Group investigates organosilicon additions for cementitious cements to protect against humidity and maintain performance levels.
Adding to the low-carbon transition
Akkim Kimya develops a low-carbon cement additive for enhancing strength and other process parameters.
Optimising and CO₂ reduction with online analysis
Sabia Inc explains the benefits of online analysers in reducing the standard deviation of the lime saturation factor (LSF) to realise significant CO₂ reductions.
Continuous process analysis
Thermo Fisher Scientific looks at calibration of the PGNAA analyser and the correct set-up procedures to follow.
Battery applications for the cement sector
ENERGYNEST AS explains the flexibility and decarbonisation benefits of thermal battery storage.
Lehigh University's thermal energy storage solution
Lehigh University researchers develop an innovative thermal energy storage system to assist decarbonisation of the cement sector.
Impact of SO 3 on process and clinker quality
Farsnov Cement looks at changes in clinker content when the kiln feed is subject to an increased sulphur content.
Product news
A smart quarry blasting solution, a series of flame detectors and a coupling fleet management app feature in Product news.
New orders
Sococim Industries, CRH, Secil's Outão plant and Birla Corp's Mukutban feature in this month's New orders.