International Cement Review magazine archive
ICR speaks with José Maria Magrina, CEO of Heidelberg Materials. Coolbrook and SaltX Technologies prepare to scale-up electric kilns, while market reports cover eastern Europe and Iraq.
In this issue
Explore the April 2024 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.
Eastern Europe's bid for growth
While the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war can be widely felt, several eastern European cement markets are optimising plant efficiencies and looking to decarbonise.
Iraq: time for growth?
ICR reports on the surge in government-led infrastructure and housing projects in Iraq, which is set to double installed cement capacity in the country.
Navigating sustainable trade
José Maria Magrina, CEO of Heidelberg Materials Trading, speaks with ICR about the company's global operations, the growing trade in low-carbon materials, and the latest trends in the shipping sector.
Tyres for Cementos Molins: driving the circular economy
Albert Soldevila, head of environmental operations at Cementos Molins, talks about the company’s Granulated Rubber Project at the Manresa alternative fuel plant.
Decarb in Dubai
Cemtech Middle East & Africa 2024 provided a busy forum to discuss and gain knowledge about the sector's decarbonisation efforts.
Emissions and impacts of waste at disposal sites
CEMEX and ITESM report on their findings regarding gas emissions from landfill sites and the opportunity for cement producers to use these waste streams for co-processing.
Electrification’s promising path
SaltX Technologies highlights the development and scaling of its electric arc calciner (EAC) technology.
Electric kilns power revolution
Coolbrook is advancing the development of electric kilns for fossil-free production of cement.
PLC, SCM and pfa
Dr Michael Clark looks at the value of Portland limestone cements, supplementary cementitious materials, and puliverised fuel ash in the US market.
Which SCM for good concrete?
Arthur Harrisson examines the use of supplementary cementitious materials in concrete.
The middle road of extending silo service life
Opterra's Karsdorf Cement approaches Wuerth Consulting Engineers for the construction of new silo cells for its homogenising silos.
Continental Cement - bigger and better storage
Dome Technology assists Continental Cement to increase storage space with the construction of a new cement dome.
Settling issues in steel silos
Henan SRON Engineering explains why it is critical to assess the amount of settlement and compaction in cement silos.
The ins and outs of silo construction
US Silo Service reports on various storage options for bulk materials and their ease of construction.
End-of-life tyres: a key player in the circular economy
Weibold investigates the use of end-of-life tyres as a fuel for the cement sector and the recovery methods being employed to recycle this waste resource.
Decarbonising white cement
Cementir launches its new D-Carb® lower-carbon white cement with a 15 per cent reduction of CO₂ emissions compared to Aalborg CEM I 52.5R.
Arabian Cement's sustainable baghouse switch
Arabian Cement installs a Redecam baghouse to improve its environmental performance.
Mill optimisation with AI
Carbon Re looks at the abilities of AI to fine-tune and optimise finish grinding.
ERP for increased cement industry efficiency
Ramco Systems explains the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) for cement plant operators.
Achieving critical Mass in Iraq's cement industry
ICR profiles Mass Cement, which operates the largest cement plant in Iraq.
Product news
Smart glasses for remote guidance, a radar sensor for bulk and liquid measurement, and a series of mechanical and hydraulic bearing extractors feature in Product news.
New orders
Taiwan Cement Corp, Edmonton Cement, Holcim Mexico and Bedeschi feature in New orders.