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The December 2006 issue forecasts US cement demand and reviews booming imports and the new Essex Cement terminal in New Jersey. Technical reports cover air cannons, open-gear lubrication, clinker quality, European emissions policy and NOx control using SNCR and high-dust SCR.

The November 2006 issue analyses India's capacity outlook, cement distribution by rail and ACC's Chaibasa plant upgrade, while CRH explains its move into China. Operational features address flood risk, plant layout, manufacturing execution systems, fan balancing and the Cemtech Rome conference.

The October 2006 issue assesses South Africa's expansion cycle and new cement capacity across Latin and Central America. Technical articles cover cement packing, emissions reduction, Barmac crushing, Pyrofloor clinker cooling and equipment for burning liquid and solid alternative fuels.

The September 2006 issue reports on Italy's cement market, Guidonia's modern dry-process line and a new grinding plant at Buzzi Unicem's Augusta works. It also profiles leading multinationals and covers grinding additives, raw-material storage, Cemex's performance and long-life filter bags.

The August 2006 issue examines Indonesia's difficult cement market and reconstruction around the Semen Andalas plant after the 2004 tsunami. Its Asian plant coverage includes new Vietnamese production lines, alternative-fuel trials, mill optimisation, HeidelbergCement's strategy and refractory...

The July 2006 issue interviews Holcim CEO Markus Akermann and reviews Pakistan's fast-growing cement market, including Lucky Cement's major expansion. Further articles explore alternative-fuel economics, control-system upgrades, demand forecasting and ABB's MLD optimisation of Jura Cement's mill.

The June 2006 issue considers Germany's improving construction outlook and the new wave of global cement capacity and consolidation. Technical coverage includes modern bagging, UAE grinding plants, multi-fuel burners, vertical roller mill finish grinding, motor repairs and high-temperature...

The May 2006 issue assesses Russia's accelerating cement investment and the implications of kiln-feed fineness for clinker quality. Plant reports cover a kiln-bypass upgrade, calciner modernisation in Lebanon, alternative fuels in white-cement production, silo cleaning and infrared temperature...

The April 2006 issue reviews US and Canadian cement prospects, import-terminal investment and new plant activity in Florida and across North America. It also reports on tyre-derived fuel, airflow improvements, grinding systems and renewed multinational investment in China.

The March 2006 issue tracks the UAE's capacity boom, expansion in Ras Al-Khaimah and major projects across the Middle East. Technical articles address cement packaging, captive power, raw-material reclaiming, slag grinding, wear protection and the economics of mini-cement plants.

The February 2006 issue surveys cement development across sub-Saharan Africa and profiles the rapid expansion of Orascom Construction Industries. Plant and distribution features cover ship unloading, cement carriers, electrical systems, process control and automated bulk-handling cranes.

The January 2006 issue examines investment and pricing in China, including Anhui Conch's ambition to reach 100Mt of capacity and Chia Hsin's export strategy. Technical coverage considers oilwell cement, fan reliability, condition monitoring and the reconstruction of Ladce Cement's ball mill.