Cement industry events, news & research - Global Cement
WEB3 days ago · The October 2024 issue of Global Cement Magazine - to be distributed at TÜRKÇIMENTO’s 17th International Technical Seminar in Antalya, Türkiye - contains an exclusive interview with the association’s CEO Volkan Bozay, plus a wide range of technical contributions on silos, compressors, conveying, lime, health and safety, renewable energy and alternative fuels.
Indian cement: An overview - Global Cement
WEBSep 21, 2023 · Jagdeep Verma provides a detailed overview of India's cement sector, the second-largest in the world, and one that still has high potential for growth. Cement demand in India fell by 10% year-on-year in the 2021 financial year (FY2021) due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with demand dropping to the same level …
Cement Boards 101 - Global Cement
WEBDec 19, 2013 · Cement Boards 101. To coincide with the first Global Boards conference being held on 30 - 31 January 2014, Global Cement has condensed the fundamental facts about cement boards, including manufacturing processes, different types of cement board, the global cement board industry and cement board companies. Cement boards are made of mixtures of ...
Top 20 global cement companies
WEBDec 17, 2012 · One has to differentiate between the major Chinese producers, which are mostly interested in just the local Chinese market and global players that operate in many countries and regions of the world. In order they include Lafarge, Holcim, HeidelbergCement, Cemex, Italcementi, Votoranitm, Buzzi and Vicat.
South Africa - Cement industry news from Global Cement
WEBA report by PPC Cement and the Gordon Institute of Business Science revealed in September 2023 that South Africa’s cement industry is operating at two-thirds of its capacity, citing displacement by imports and low demand as major factors. This underutilisation could lead to job losses and government revenue …
CEMENT 101 - An introduction to the World’s most important …
WEBAug 19, 2011 · Because it is a major component of both of these building materials, cement is an extremely important construction material. It is used in the production of the many structures that make up the modern world including buildings, bridges, harbours, runways and roads. It is also used for facades and other decorative features on buildings.
Cement in Saudi Arabia - Global Cement
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Saudi Arabia exports 2.0 - 2.5Mt/yr of cement to countries in Africa and Asia. Per-capita cement consumption in Saudi Arabia is estimated to be about 1470kg/yr. While high by global standards, this is not exceptional within the Middle East. The UAE’s per-capita consumption is 1185kg/t, Oman’s is 1825kg/yr, Kuwait’s is 1325kg/yr, Bahrain ...
Testing cement for quality and reliability - Global Cement
WEBJan 2, 2018 · The consistency test is performed to estimate the amount of water needed to form a paste of normal consistency, defined as the percentage water requirement of the cement paste. When water is added to cement, the resulting paste will begin to harden and gain compressive strength. The Vicat needle test measures the …
Producer Profile: Cementos Progreso - Global Cement
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · José Raúl González (JRG): Cementos Progreso traces its roots back to Carlos Novella a young Guatemalan who wanted to become an engineer. To study he had to go to Europe, where he discovered cement. He resolved to go back to Guatemala and become the country’s first cement producer, founding Carlos Novella e Compania at La Pedrera in 1899.
Cement industry news from Global Cement
WEB6 days ago · The Czech Ministry of the Environment has contributed US$14.5m towards the construction. Company spokeswoman Ivana Borovková said "The new calcined clay processing line represents a revolutionary step in the cement industry. Calcined clays will become a key material in our company's new cement products and will …