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ICR interviews NCB Director General Dr LP Singh and reviews the India’s cement capacity expansion. Chinese investment arrives in Tunisia. Cemtech Europe 2024 talks decarbonisation.
In this issue
Explore the November 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.
India bets on robust demand
ICR reports on India's infrastructure budget and its rise in cement demand, capacity expansion and the pressure to reduce cement prices.
Tunisia poised for growth
Peter Bell analyses the attraction of Tunisia's cement market after the arrival of the Chinese.
Egypt: a game of controlling variables
Abdelkhalek Mohammed reviews the Egyptian cement sector with mega projects providing renewed optimism.
India's shrinking carbon footprint
ICR interviews NCB's Director General, DR LP Singh.
Cementing India's future
Jaycee Cement looks at the reasons behind India's significant growth in the cement sector.
Investigating India's RDF solution
TARA reports on the adoption of RDF in India and a new model for its use.
India's path to a water-positive cement industry
GCCA India highlights the steps the industry is taking to implement positive water management and conservation.
The circular economy on course
FEhS Building Materials Institute and EUROSLAG give their view on the development of the circular economy and the use of secondary building materials.
ARMs drive decarbonisation
Votorantim Cimentos explain the importance of alternative raw materials in its decarbonisation programme.
Raw materials and their environmental impact
Dr Michael Clark explores impurities in raw materials and the need to properly assess alternative raw materials.
What is needed to make cement?
Arthur Harrisson looks at what are the essential elements of raw materials for cement manufacture.
Cemtech Europe 2024
More than 300 delegates attended Cemtech Europe 2024 in Warsaw, Poland, to discuss the latest trends in decarbonisation.
AI and digital maturity in the global cement industry
A 3 &CO explain how digitalisation is driving technological advances and enhancing competitiveness.
Embracing digital twins for sustainable transformation
Schneider Electric detail the process of creating a digital twin and how it can give meaning to critical data.
Local insight, digital precision
Titan's Pennsuco plant receives CEMAI's artificial intelligence upgrade that not only improves efficiency in process control but is maximising support for sustainability goals.
Logistics: platforms for change
Axians highlights what can be achieved by digitalising logistics for cement deliveries.
Estimated energy consumption through AI
SYMBIOLABS explain the efficiency of AI-driven frameworks such as CEMenergy for improved cement grinding.
Digital management for steel silo storage and
transformation Henan SRON Engineering examine the benefits of employing artificial intelligence and machine learning for steel silo operation and cement transportation.
Ambient air monitoring and silo safety in cement plants
ENVEA explains why the monitoring of ambient air, silo filling and pressurisation are necessary to reduce environmental issues and improve worker safety.
Using precast modular lining to counter kiln inlet area
build-up HASLE Refractories' PRECAST Modular Lining offers protection for the kiln against chemical attack due to the use of alternative fuels.
Overcoming AF challenges in achieving carbon neutrality
Siam Refractories consider the problems of clogging and abrasion from using alternative fuels and what prevention and repair measures can be taken.
Circularity solutions for the cement industry
Cemex UK reports from its Regenera waste management business on the challenges to repurpose waste and industrial byproducts.
Product news
Rotary valves, admixtures and Malvern Panalytical's acquisition of Micrometrics feature in Product news.
New orders
Eqiom, thyssenkrupp Polysius, Cimpor Global Holding, Halla Cement and a project between Cemengal and Simba Energy Ltd feature in New orders.