Issue 08/2012

The use of PGNAA (Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis) makes it possible to determine the content of the components in bulk flows in cement...

The benefits of high-­efficiency air cannon networks can include reduced energy costs, improved system performance, reduced maintenance, improved...

The cement industry is currently considering scenarios for the period up to 2050, particularly with regard to the subjects of CO2 and sustainability....

“If anyone had told my father during the first few years of his business career that his company would have ­operations abroad, he would probably...

Bernard Lekien has been the president of the European Gypsum Association since 2010. On the 29 th ­Eurogypsum Congress in Kraków/Poland on May 10th/...

The cement world gathered at the REFRA-Kolloquium 2012 in the Estrel Hotel, Berlin/Germany ( Fig. 1 ) on 05.-08.06.2012 under the slogan “Meeting...

The main technological principles of this rotary kiln burner from Messrs GRECO are based on calculations and studies undertaken by Prof. Clemente...

With Adi3tek ® , T & S Building Materials LLC offers an exceptional chemical build-up inhibitor for sulfur-generated crust and ring formation in...

The 002 apron conveyor system employed for clinker transport at CEMEX Ost Zement GmbH in Rüdersdorf was retrofitted in record time by Aumund...

Haver Ibau India (HIN), with its headquarters in ­Baroda in the state of ­Gujarat, India can look back at positive development. The company, mutually...

Koen Coppenholle is the new Chief Executive of Cembureau. He takes over from Jean-Marie Chandelle who retired at the end of June. Coppenholle has...

On May 24 th 2012, a three year contract to supply cement for the building of the St Helena Airport project was signed between Ohorongo Cement (Pty)...

The Cement Industry Committee is soliciting abstracts for the 55th annual IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference scheduled for 14.‑18.04.2...

FLSmidth has opened an all-in-one service centre, called a “Supercenter”, in Renca, Santiago/Chile. The centre is one of eight planned to be built in...

Dr. Jürgen Winkelmann is the old and new Chairman of the ­German Employers Association of Cement and Building ­Materials Association (azb),...

“Our first sustainability report is an invitation to all our stakeholders, i.e. customers, suppliers, environmental organisations, authorities and,...

Dust Control Technology, ­Peoria, IL/USA, has announced the introduction of a new family of tower mounts for the company’s atomized misting...

All producers of building materials throughout the world are aware of their responsibility towards man and environment. It’s hard to imagine company...