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ICR discusses ‘Plants of Tomorrow’ technology with Juan Romero of Holcim, Ciments Calcia digitises its rail transport and Avesta Investment Group analyses cement production in Uzbekistan.
In this issue
Explore the March 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.
Update on Uzbekistan
Avesta Investment Group looks at the increased activity in Uzbekistan's cement sector as pressure increases on utilisation rates.
Taiwan's sustainability strides
Taiwan Cement Manufacturers' Association details the strains on the domestic market and how cement producers are turning to investments in alternative fuels and green energy.
Holcim Maya plant: achieving next level operational
performance ICR talks exclusively to Juan Romero, director of Industrial Operations at Holcim El Salvador, about the implementation of 'Plants of Tomorrow' technology at the Maya cement plant.
Giving lower-carbon cement the edge with AI
alcemy reports on how its soft ware has enabled cement and concrete plants to increase their level of automation and uniformity, as well as the introduction of low-carbon cements.
Digital maturity
A 3 &Co® illustrates how its 'Digital Maturity Model' sets cement plants on a clear path to a digital transformation.
Industry can do it
Fives details its latest-generation Pillard NOVAFLAM® Evolution burner for low CO₂ and NOₓ emissions when burning alternative fuels.
The AF road to net-zero
Cementos Argos sets out the steps to successful preparation and handling of alternative fuels.
Best of both worlds
Saxlund witnesses the paradigm change in the switch to co-processing, embracing biodiversity and mitigating climate change.
Real-time AF analysis
SpectraFlow Analytics installs a real-time cross belt analyser at a paper mill to improve quality control for alternative fuels.
Supporting steps towards climate neutrality
BEUMER Group provides a 700m-long pipe conveyor for Märker Zement's new alternative fuel line in Harburg, Germany.
Elevating chain drive design
Gambarotta analyses the key components of chain drive elevators and the main considerations for designs that require high speeds and wear resistance.
Learning the ropes
Bardon Quarry Hill in the UK receives a Doppelmayr Transport Technology RopeCon® system to remove overburden.
The right way up
Dos Santos International reports on the installation of a Sandwich Belt high angle conveyor in a Brazilian cement factory.
Catch and release
Martin Engineering investigates dust spillage from belt conveyors at a cement plant in Texas, USA.
Tender evaluation
Dr Michael Clark explains why it is important to follow due process when carrying out tender evaluations, even when a front runner for the tender is evident from the start.
Sulphur: effects on clinker
Arthur Harrisson looks at the effect of sulphur in its various forms on clinker quality.
Rotor replacement lift -off
Hoist & Winch uses lift ing lugs to carry out a rotor replacement on a rotor with hammers for raw material preparation.
What a diff erence a bag makes
WL Gore and Associates improves filter bag performance at Eastern Province Cement's Damman plant.
Dust-free loading
Promati GmbH introduces its BLU TEC ® Proload dust-tight chute to prevent conveyor spillage.
Towards more energy-efficient logistics
Ciments Calcia reduces its carbon emissions with a greener and digital rail transport system.
Building tomorrow's supply chain, today
ICR interviews Walid Rhannou, CEO of Blink, about the formation of the seaborne bulk trading company and the digital revolution.
Benefits of separate grinding
Tehran Cement and the Building and Housing Research Centre, Iran, investigate separate grinding of pozzolan and clinker for enhanced blended cements.
Pozzolanic clay activity
Research at Ondokuz Mayıs University investigates calcined clays in pozzolan admixtures in cement mortars.
Product news
A housing unit for gear units, an extra powerful excavator and a monitoring screen system for wheel loaders feature in Product News.
New orders
New orders features projects involving Polysius Asia Pacific, CEM Specialities, CIMAF, Southern Province and Argos.