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In this issue, we review the GCC region’s demand for infrastructure, while ICR interviews Arabian Cement’s CEO, Sergio Alcantarilla. Riyadh Cement reveals its new dual-purpose white and grey cement line.
In this issue
Explore the February 2025 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
Industry appointments
Corporate watch
Financial update
GCC's vision for cement
ICR looks at how the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is striving for greener construction, as major infrastructure and housing programmes support growth.
Tanzania: managing expectations
Amsons Group and ICR Research look at the growing market of Tanzania where producers are scaling up to meet market expectations.
Arabian Cement's decarbonisation roadmap
Arabian Cement's CEO, Sergio Alcantarilla, talks with ICR about his company's Egyptian decarbonisation journey.
Implementing Arabian Cement's carbon roadmap
A3&Co® implements Arabian Cement's decarbonisation plan.
From grey to white
Riyadh Cement Co unveils its new dual-purpose white and grey cement Line No 1.
Could cement be entering a 'golden age'?
McKinsey & Co reviews the case for an increased use of supplementary cementitious materials.
Additives and admixtures in action
Chryso North America looks at the role of additives and admixtures in low-carbon cements.
Recarbonation of cementitious materials while absorbing CO2 from air
Cemex and ITESM propose a methodology for quantifying recarbonation in cementitious materials.
Standing the test of time
Eco Material Technologies expands its materials testing centre in Georgia, USA.
Cement kiln heat transfer
Dr Michael Clark assesses whether efficient kiln heat transfer will be reduced when decarbonising the cement process.
Aggregate and cement interactions
Arthur Harrisson looks at the quality and suitability of aggregates used in concrete.
Successful ESP conversion to bag filters
Deuna Zement in Germany sees a successful ESP to baghouse conversion carried out by Intensiv-Filter technology.
AI/ML from start to finish
cemAI demonstrates how artificial intelligence and machine learning is powering the transition to green cement and decarbonisation.
Transforming cement logistics
Nanolike reports on its AI-driven solutions at Holcim cement plants.
Dust control on conveyors
Martin Engineering tackles the issue of dust emissions from conveyors at cement plants.
Trends in calcined clays
CalClay Europe Ltd and Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de las Villas compare the main technologies for calcined clay cement production.
Product news
A packaging system, intelligent drill and blast modelling and a new gear series feature in Product news.
New orders
PT Semen Indonesia, Limak, Cimpor, Lafarge Africa and Sococim feature in New orders.