Back issues
World Cement - April 2014
The April issue kicks off with a keynote article by AJ Jorgenson of The Manufacturing Institute, who outlines various steps that can be taken to tackle the skills gap in the US. Training initiatives in light of current cement plant needs are also discussed later in the issue by the VDZ and Cement Performance International Ltd. We turn to North America in this month’s regional report, as Lafarge outlines modernisation plans for the Ravena plant and 3L&T Inc. present’s a corrosion protection case study at Cemex Odessa. Environmental compliance and innovation, materials handling, coolers, lubrication and additives are among the other topics covered this month. The issue also features a tour of HeidelbergCement’s Norcem Brevik plant in Norway, including an introduction to the carbon capture test projects being carried out by the plant and its partners.Plus IEEE 2014 supplement
World Cement - March 2014
The March 2014 issue of World Cement turns its attention to China and the Far East, with a regional report discussing the challenges facing the cement markets in China, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. Refractories and pryoprocessing, process control and automation, and bagging and packing are among the topics featured in this issue. This month’s magazine is packed with case studies and technical articles from companies such as PRÜFTECHNIK, Cinar, Refko Feuerfest GmbH, Refractarios Alfran, Starlinger and Arodo. Other not to be missed features include a tour of the Rauri and Suli plants at the Darlaghat site in Himachal Pradesh, India, owned by Ambuja Cements, and a keynote article by Jeremy Gregory of the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub, USA.Plus The Cement Collection - Pyroprocessing supplement
World Cement - February 2014
The February issue is jam-packed with case studies in the fields of comminution, materials handling and alternative fuels. The issue also includes features on online analysis, with articles by FLSmidth, FCT and ITECA, while a range of consultants talk us through projects carried out in Indonesia, Myanmar and Saudi Arabia. In addition, Paul Maxwell-Cook provides an insight into the cement industry in Southeast Asia – the focus of this month’s regional report, and Elkin Rodriguez Bolaño, Cementos Argos, discusses the modernisation of the company’s cement grinding plant in Surinam.Plus The Cement Collection - Key notes supplement
World Cement - January 2014
The January 2014 issue concentrates on environmental issues in the cement industry, emissions reduction, monitoring systems and materials handling, featuring articles from Solidia Technologies®, Titan America, CEM Specialties, Flowrox and Euromecc. Furthermore, the subject of silo cleaning will be covered by Jeff Jackson, Stark Excavating, and Gregg Pickering, Martin Engineering. This issue’s Regional Report takes a look at the cement industry in Russia, the CIS and CEE. The feature will include all the latest regional news, an EY report on the cement and construction markets in the Customs Union and an article by Dr Nikolai Velten, Aumund, discussing modernisation at OAO Mordov Cement facilities. Dennis R. Van Puyvelde’s Keynote article gives an overview of how carbon capture, utilisation and storage can be applied to the cement industry. The issue also features a World Cement visit to Lafarge’s Bath plant, a lime industry update and a forecast for the global cement market in 2014, provided by Imran Akram, IA Cement.Plus The Cement Collection - Reducing emissions supplement
World Cement - December 2013
The December issue focuses on comminution, from gears and lubrication to VRMs, featuring articles by UBE, Fuchs Lubritech GmbH, FLSmidth and Techinomics. This issue’s Regional Report takes a look at the cement industry in Turkey. This includes articles by Guney Arik, OYAK Cement Group, and Hakan Gurdal, Akçansa, and an overview of the cement market and ongoing infrastructure projects in the country by Paul Maxwell-Cook. The Keynote article, provided by Rick Bohan, Portland Cement Association, is not one to miss. Bohan explains how the results of research into cracking and fracture can help to optimise the cement production process. The issue also features a World Cement visit to Cemex’s Tillbury cement plant and an interview with John Midea, CEO of Resco Products, about the importance of safety in the workplace.Plus The Cement Collection - Case studies supplement
World Cement - November 2013
The key topics covered in the November issue include environment and energy efficiency, refractories and materials handling. In addition, we take a look at training, as Lafarge explains its blended learning approach and Kathryn Bellamy, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, focuses on building up a network of engineers working within the sector. This issue’s Regional Report turns to the Middle East and North Africa. This includes case studies, an analysis of market trends, as well as a preview of the 18th Arab International Cement Conference and Exhibition in Jordan. ASEC Cement’s Giorgio Bodo provides the Keynote article, where he discusses the obstacles thrown up by the political upheaval in the Middle East. Last but not least, the issue also features a report on the environmental regulations facing the Chinese cement industry and an interview with Alok Sanghi, Director of Sanghi Industries.
World Cement - October 2013
The October issue features a Regional Report on India and South Asia, in which Thatta Cement and Lucky Cement, Pakistan, discuss recent plant projects. The National Council for Cement and Building Materials, India, looks at environmental regulations in the country, in addition to presenting the results of a recent study into the perceptions of cement buyers. Paul Maxwell-Cook asks if it’s a new era for the Indian subcontinent as he provides an overview of current developments in the region. Don’t miss World Cement’s plant tour of Holcim’s Untervaz cement plant in Switzerland, featured in this month’s issue. The rest of the October issue is dedicated to environmental topics, such as filters, energy efficiency and dust suppression.
World Cement - September 2013
The September issue features a Regional Report on Latin America, in which UNACEM (Peru), Cementos Argos (Colombia) and Cementos Chimborazo (Ecuador) discuss recent expansion projects. The issue also focuses on German equipment ahead of the VDZ Conference in Düsseldorf, as well as looking at auditing, benchmarking and maintenance and additives for improved performance. The issue is accompanied by the annual Bulk Materials Handling Review supplement. This includes a look at the Hope cement plant, following its transition to new owner Hope Construction Materials.Plus Bulk Materials Handling Review 2013 supplement
World Cement - August 2013
The August issue places particular focus on pyroprocessing, with articles on refractory maintenance, lime kilns, temperature monitoring and much more. This month’s Regional Report feature takes a look at Sub-Saharan Africa, including articles from PPC Ltd, Tanzania Portland Cement Company and Africa Finance Corporation. Thomas B. Gibbons discusses Waste Heat Recovery in the Keynote article, providing an overview of WHR’s current status in the cement industry. In addition, World Cement Editor Katherine Guenioui writes about Italcementi’s Calusco Plant, following a recent site visit.