Most representatives of the building materials industry started the New Year in undaunted mood. In the building industry, the positive trend of the last years is set to continue in 2015. Statisticians...
Once Lafarge-Holcim have merged they will be the leading cement producer in Africa with a capacity of about 53 million tons per year (Mta). However, there are a number of potential rivals...
The quarry & aggregates industry is one of tough applications that demands durable machines. The equipment used is selected to maximize uptime and productivity at the lowest cost per ton and unscheduled downtime is not acceptable. In addition...
1 Introduction
The contribution of the concrete and cement industry to the economy represents a total production value of 74 billion € and a value added of 22 billion €, accounting for 366000...
The 19th Arab International Cement Conference and Exhibition (AICCE) was again a big success for its organizers, the Arab Union for Cement and Building Materials (AUCBM). It took place on...
Is humility still modern? In a world of ‘selfies’, where today’s “elbow society” is triumphant, charged with egotism and founded on ruthless competition and self-interest?
What, indeed, is...
It is well known that the efficient connection with raw material deposits is of vital importance for a cement plant. Therefore, reliable and cost-efficient technical solutions are a necessity for the success of every cement plant. In the past, limestone was often transported...
The longest conveyor belt in Europe recently went into operation at a cement factory in Montalieu, a community in eastern France between Lyon and Geneva. It’s a small town located on the banks of the Rhône and home to...
A global leader in bulk material handling technology has announced a secondary conveyor belt cleaner engineered to improve performance and reduce maintenance time...
