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HVB controls 6.4 per cent of HeidelbergCement

Unicredit’s German unit HVB holds a 6.4 percent stake in HeidelbergCement AG as part of a

Cement firms slow CO2 emissions despite production growth

Efforts by the world’s leading cement companies knocked down carbon dioxide emissions from the

UPCOMING EVENT

Cemtech Europe 2009

Fairmont Hotel
Monaco

Event Information

This year’s Cemtech Conference and Exhibition is being held in the Principality of Monaco. Three days of excellent presentations, an international exhibition and unforgettable Cemtech hospitality throughout. We look forward to welcoming you to this major event. Please register on-line and organise your hotel accommodation at the Fairmont at the same time. We have a limited number of discounted rooms on offer.

CEMENT INDUSTRY NEWS

Lafarge’s Ukrainian production plans

Lafarge could begin construction of its second cement plant in Ukraine in 2010, commercial director of

Second line launched at Atchinsky Cement

The Atchinsky Cement plant, a part of Basel Cement Group, has launched its second kiln line.

Romanian market sees decline

The Romanian cement market is expected to decline in 2009 for the first time in three years,

Thailand’s Cement: local demand still weakening

Domestic Thai cement sales in May 09 contracted 13% YoY to 2.05Mt, a sequential weakening from the

Bulgaria’s antitrust watchdog probe

The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) has launched a probe into the Bulgarian cement

HeidelbergCement puts Irvine Whitlock up for sale

Brickwork contractor Irvine Whitlock is being put up for sale as part of the break-up of the Hanson’s

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The ghost of the Mary Nour

The impending publication of a 300-page report by Mexican competition authorities is expected to shed new light on the saga of a 26,219t shipment of cement aboard the Mary Nour, refused entry into the Mexican cement market back in July 2004. The Mexican Federal Commission of Competencia (CFC) repor...more

UPCOMING COURSES

Cement Kiln Process Chemistry A course designed for cement manufacturers and also suppliers of specialist equipment and services relating to cement kiln chemistry. Starts: 13 July 2009

Cement Factory Maintenance This course explores the maintenance of cement factories, including the different maintenance challenges faced by different cement factories around the world... Starts: 20 July 2009

Cement Kiln Refractories This course covers refractory performance issues in the rotary kiln, process efficiency of linings; inspection, repair and maintenance; optimised refractory usage... Starts: 27 July 2009

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FEATURED VIDEO CLIP - CEMENT OUTLOOK 2009

Providing one of the informative opening presentations at the recent Cemtech Middle East conference in Dubai earlier this year, Tom Armstrong, from the International Cement Research Group in London provides a full analysis of the United Arab Emirates cement industry, now facing some serious challenges as the market changes from a shortage over the past several years to an over-supply position. Will this new scenario be short-lived or are producers set for some longer-term challenges?

The full version of this video and many more from Cemtech conferences around the world are available to current subscribers in our video section.

TECHNICAL CEMENT FORUM | LATEST ENTRY

Hydration and Curing

Dear All,

I want to know when does complete hydration of cement takes place?

Is it completes within moments of pouring of water or takes complete curing period for its completion?

If the first case is true then only hardening takes place during curing?

If the second case ...more