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The December 2016 issue reviews Central American cement markets, LafargeHolcim's Hagerstown modernisation and developments in Japan. Technical features address quality prediction, alternative fuels, refractories, clinker alkalis, grinding media, dust control, workforce training and emissions...

The November 2016 issue assesses changing cement markets in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and India and reports on Cemtech's 25th anniversary. Alternative fuels and waste processing are prominent themes, alongside X-ray diffraction, coal classification, grinding performance, cement strength, data systems...

The October 2016 issue examines cement markets in Germany, India and Kazakhstan and interviews Arabian Cement's management in Egypt. Technical articles cover energy benchmarking, raw material burnability, biomass, analysis, flue gas monitoring, power supply, pollution control, maintenance and...

The July 2016 issue surveys new cement capacity and developments in West Africa, Turkey and New Zealand's terminal network. Technical coverage examines cement carriers, carbon capture, municipal-waste gasification, fly ash and slag, chromium VI and the control of NOx and SO2 emissions.

The May 2016 issue reviews US cement demand, Ash Grove's Midlothian modernisation and the Portland Cement Association's centenary. Environmental coverage addresses NESHAP, alternative fuels and climate policy. Other reports examine India's consolidation, Mediterranean markets, clinker compounds,...

The April 2016 issue reviews China's cement challenges, Taiwan's industry outlook, Dangote's expansion and prospects in Iran. Technical features focus on tyre processing and alternative fuels, conveying, preventative maintenance, dust control, filter media and combustion, alongside a report from...

The March 2016 issue examines Russia's cement outlook and Eurocement's Sengileevsky plant, with a further market report on the Philippines. Technical coverage includes waste heat recovery, clinker cooling and microscopy, alternative-fuel supply, packaging, conveying, baghouse control and equipment...

The February 2016 issue assesses GCC cement development and Kenya's capacity expansion. Reports cover Medcem's terminal, Lucky Cement's bulk facilities and grinding projects in West Africa. Technical features address kiln seals, ash quality, combustion, mercury control, fans, automation, conveyors...

The January 2016 issue surveys new cement projects and the global demand outlook, with additional analysis of Indonesia's market. Technical reports examine particulate filtration, mercury abatement, waste co-processing, carbon sequestration, process optimisation and cement microscopy, alongside...