Back issues
World Cement - October 2011
This month sees a varied set of articles, all fitting under our lead feature: Process Control and Automation. It showcases novel XRF/XRD analysis systems, power project case studies, as well as monitoring systems across the whole plant. There is also a training feature with articles from VDZ and the PCA, looking at how to best use and develop the human talent in this industry. Our Regional Report will transport you to India and Pakistan, and Paul Maxwell-Cook’s Industry Insight delves into the optimism in Oman.
World Cement - September 2011
Our September issue includes a wide selection of articles as part of the Enhancing Performance theme, from Auditing to Gears and Drives to Lubrication. Planned to coincide with the Editor, Katherine Markham’s attendance at the XXVIII FICEM-APCAC Conference in São Paulo, Brazil, our Regional Report this month is focused on Central and Latin America. There are also a host of technical articles and case studies from this growing economic region. Our ‘15 Facts On...’ feature is still going strong, and this time, naturally, we’re educating you on Latin America.
World Cement - August 2011
This month, the theme is Pyroprocessing. Topics include Cement and Lime Kilns, Preheater and Precalciner Technology, as well as Refractory Management. The issue also includes a Global Shipping Update from Peter Sand at BIMCO, as well as Paul Maxwell-Cook’s Industry Insight on Iraq: ‘Rebuilding the Foundations’. Finally, this month’s regional report includes articles on Sub-Saharan Africa from IHS Global Insight, HeidelbergCement Africa and more. And don’t miss our new feature ’15 Facts On...’ which this month should enhance your knowledge of the Sub-Saharan region of Africa.
World Cement - July 2011
July sees the return of World Cement’s annual ‘World Review’, a plant-by-plant, country-by-country round-up of international projects news from the past year. The issue will also include an Equipment Review of the latest in milling systems technology, and a feature on XRF/XRD analysis. This month, Paul Maxwell-Cook’s Industry Insight looks at process control and automation from an end user’s perspective.
World Cement - June 2011
This month, World Cement publishes its second Special Environmental Issue of the year. The issue focuses on filtration, dedusting and quarry rehabilitation, including articles from Holcim, Cemex and Intensiv-Filter. The issue also includes an update on innovative new cement and concrete technologies in the article ‘Innovations in Sustainable Development’, as well as Paul Maxwell-Cook’s Industry Insight on Oceania. Finally, this month’s regional report includes articles from Turkey and an update on industry developments in Egypt and the Mashreq countries, following recent political upheaval in the region.
World Cement - May 2011
The May issue coincides with the IEEE-IAS/PCA Conference taking place in St Louis towards the end of the month. As has become our tradition, the issue is made up of projects news from across North America, an industry update from the PCA, and articles detailing North American technical innovations. In addition, we have an update on ARRA spending and its impact on the construction industry.
World Cement - April 2011
This month’s Regional Report focuses on Central and Eastern Asia, including an economic overview from IHS Global Insight and an update from Taiheiyo Cement, which was prepared prior to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Additional features on materials handling, storage and feeding are also included, together with one of our biannual looks at lime, gypsum and mortar.
World Cement - March 2011
This month, World Cement turns to China and Taiwan for its regional report. The China Cement Association discusses the influence of the country’s development strategy, and the Taiwan Cement Corporation provides an insight into Taiwanese investments in China. The March issue also includes articles on comminution, alternative fuels, XRF/XRD analysis, process control and automation, as well as the role of consultants in the cement industry. Also, in anticipation of the upcoming IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Conference, Paul Maxwell-Cook interviews this year’s Chair and Vice Chair.
World Cement - February 2011
The February issue features a Regional Report on GCC and Maghreb countries, including a special report on Morocco from Paul Maxwell-Cook. The issue then goes on to examine materials handling technologies, issues of refractory management and plant maintenance. It also includes a special interview with KHD, looking at the company’s plans for the future.