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International Cement Review - September 2023

Issue summary

Türkçimento outlines reconstruction plans in Turkey following the earthquakes. Mitsubishi and Hanson UK talk about carbon capture at Padeswood while TPI Polene establishes its goal to reach net zero in 2043.

In this issue

September 2023 contents

Explore the September 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.

  1. 6

    Latest news and diary dates

    The latest cement industry news, corporate developments and diary dates from around the world.

  2. 12

    Industry appointments

    The latest executive and personnel appointments from across the global cement industry.

  3. 14

    Corporate watch

    A review of company results, mergers, acquisitions and other corporate developments across the global cement industry.

  4. 16

    Financial update

    The latest financial results and market updates from leading cement producers and suppliers.

  5. 18

    Foundations for the future

    TÜRKÇIMENTO reviews the Turkish cement market.

  6. 60

    India: a return to the norm

    India's cement market growth appears to have reset to the norm and prospects for 2023 are promising.

  7. 106

    Spain's expectations

    OFICEMEN explores the Spanish cement industry's expectations in a parliamentary election year.

  8. 24

    Turkey's low-carbon contributions

    ICR talks with Volkan Bozay, CEO of TÜRKÇIMENTO, on decarbonisation in the Turkish cement sector.

  9. 79

    Capturing carbon at Hanson UK's Padeswood

    Mitsuaki Kato, general manager of decarbonisation business at Mitsubishi EMEA, and Hanson UK report on Padeswood's carbon capture and storage project.

  10. 29

    Flexible AF feeding for Sivas

    Votorantim Cimentos receives an alternative fuel feeding and dosing system for its Sivas cement plant in Turkey.

  11. 35

    TPI Polene: greening the future

    TPI Polene is creating a decarbonisation pathway that will see it achieve net zero by 2043.

  12. 64

    cRCP composite cements

    Heidelberg Materials considers the practical value of carbonated recycled concrete paste.

  13. 66

    Decarbonisation: redefining cement industry dynamics

    Cemex Ventures reviews the role of digitalisation in the decarbonisation of the cement sector.

  14. 69

    Votorantim Cimentos: decarbonisation ambitions

    Votorantim Cimentos outlines the four pillars of the company's decarbonisation strategy.

  15. 73

    CLEANKER's calcium looping progress and prospects

    An update on the CLEANKER calcium looping collaboration Buzzi SpA's Vernace cement plant in Italy.

  16. 77

    Unlocking the power of waste heat

    Orcan Energy explains how medium-sized and small plants can now use organic Rankine cycle (ORC) WHR systems.

  17. 33

    Scaling the future of low-carbon cements

    Ecocem Materials develops a scalable low-carbon cement with reduced clinker content.

  18. 38

    Geopolymer cements to address the GHC challenge

    Teesside University explores the potential for mineral carbonation for the storage of CO₂ in geopolymer cements.

  19. 40

    India's blended initiatives

    Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd reports on its research into pozzolan, composite and slag cement production.

  20. 44

    Holistic AF feeding in France

    Di Matteo provides a case study on a new alternative fuel feeding station with connected pipe conveyor in France.

  21. 57

    Zeolite in cement production

    Feryal Çelik shows why zeolite cement is growing in popularity as a low-clinker binder with high compressive strength.

  22. 51

    Dust creation in a cement kiln

    Arthur Harrisson investigates cement kiln dust (CKD), including its causes and behaviour in the kiln.

  23. 55

    Energy storage trend ahead?

    Dr Michael Clark assesses the usefulness of battery storage systems in the cement sector.

  24. 82

    Remote conveyor monitoring

    Martin Engineering reports on maintenance and remote monitoring of conveyor systems.

  25. 85

    Maximising kiln productivity

    Bricking Solutions describes its ergonomic equipment designs for refractory maintenance.

  26. 94

    Developing sustainable refractory solutions

    RHI Magnesita highlights two installations of its recycled low carbon refractory bricks for precalciner kilns.

  27. 87

    Tailored solutions for SCMs

    Sika Services AG and Sika Technology AG look at deficiencies in cementitious cements and additive remedies for them.

  28. 92

    Grinding aid efficiency

    Yapıchem Kimya Sanayi AŞ investigates the influence of polycarboxylates (PCEs) and cement grinding aids.

  29. 89

    Kiln lubrication made easy

    Easy Bar Inc uses lubricants to extend kiln life and reliability.

  30. 97

    Eliminating air cannon installation errors

    IGS looks at the seven most common installation mistakes for air cannon systems.

  31. 100

    Blasting crusher build-up

    Dracyon Corp attends a crusher with a build up of material.

  32. 102

    Meet the new orchestra

    Carbon Re investigates the future of artificial intelligence augmented plants (AIAP).

  33. 111

    Product news

    A water-soluble dry mix mortar bag, a range of 4D™ bulk explosives, and a new pump appear in Product news.

  34. 112

    New orders

    Cemcor, Siam Cement Group, Compagnie des Ciments Belges and Jizzak Cement feature in New orders.

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