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ICR features the US Northern Rockies and an interview with Massimo Toso, CEO and president of Buzzi Unicem USA. ICR also highlights Holcim Ste Genevieve’s expansion project.
In this issue
Explore the May 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.
Waiting for the sunshine
The US Northern Rockies region enjoys a post-pandemic rebound in the economy and construction, and can expect modest cement growth going forward.
Tanzania's transformation
ICR Research investigates Tanzania's cement market and the influence of infrastructure projects on a growing cement industry.
Achieving carbon neutrality
Massimo Toso, CEO and president of Buzzi Unicem USA and chairman of the PCA Board, speaks with Mike Ireland, CEO of PCA, at Buzzi's Alamo cement plant.
View from the Summit
Anne Noonan, CEO of Summit Materials, talks to ICR about the integration with Argos North America and the future plans for the company.
US cement outlook
Ed Sullivan, PCA chief economist and vice-president, assesses the US economy ahead of the elections and updates on US construction spending.
The catalyst for US carbon capture: the call for policies
Rick Bohan, PCA, reports on the implementation of the cement industry Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality.
Paving the way for green cement commercialisation
Fortera details its ReCarb® process as it begins commercialisation of the decarbonisation method being used at CalPortland's Redding cement plant.
Carbon mineralisation: the next step in decarbonisation
CarbonCure Technologies explains the benefits of injecting captured CO₂ into concrete.
Cryogenic carbon capture
Air Liquide describes how its Cryocap™ Oxy carbon capture process can revolutionise the cement sector.
Pioneering next-generation carbon capture
Nuada's pioneering metal organic frameworks (MOF) and vacuum pressure swing adsorption (VPSA) technology has already attracted cement industry partnerships.
Automation technology for lower carbon capture costs
Emerson and AspenTech advise how advanced automation can increase the energy efficiency of carbon capture.
Accelerating decarbonisation at Holcim Ste Genevieve
Holcim US invests US$100m in expanding the Ste Genevieve plant by 0.6Mta cement capacity in Missouri, USA.
Driving sustainability across North America
Heidelberg Materials North America reports on investment upgrades at its Picton plant, Port Canaveral terminal and Edmonton plant.
Priorities upside-down
Dr Michael Clark explains why cement producers should not lose sight of kiln optimisation and energy efficiency as key.
Belite: effects of cooling rate
Arthur Harrisson investigates the properties of belite and the effect of the cooling rate on the performance of high belite cements.
Biomass: fuel for the future
Argos reports on the use of biomass as an alternative fuel in its cement kilns and in particular, its experiences with residual biomass.
Alternative fuels from Brazil
Votorantim Cimentos makes use of açaí berry seeds as a biomass-based fuel at its Primavera cement plant.
Alkali attack as refractory wear mechanism
HWI discusses chemical attack and increased wear from alternative fuels on kiln refractories.
Reducing grinding media wear
Virina Steel has patented its Nano Technology steel formula for a grinding ball with increased wear resistance.
Vertical panels for a vertical mill
Wear-Con sets about replacing wear plates for a separator at a US cement plant.
Navigating energy price peaks
GridBeyond explains the value of battery storage for navigating fluctuations in energy costs.
Improving logistics through enhanced visibility
Fleetx demonstrates how enhanced visibility with its Control Tower technology produced logistical efficiency for an Indian cement manufacturer.
Phase change material focus
Yapichem Kimya Sanayi AȘ analyses the mechanical properties of cement when phase change materials (PCMs) are added to the concrete mix.
Product news
A vibrating grizzly screen, a material basket and a conveyor belt tracker debut in Product news.
New orders
Schwenk Zement, KREISEL, Cementos Cosmos, Yamama Cement and Riyadh Cement feature in New orders.