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Risks associated with business energy use are increasing. npower, UK, presents an integrated energy management and procurement strategy.
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Risks associated with business energy use are increasing. npower, UK, presents an integrated energy management and procurement strategy.

A new range of heavy duty conveyor chains specially designed for harsh environments is now available in the UK.

Lafarge Zementwerke GmbH has awarded Siemens an order to supply state-of-the-art electrical equipment for the new substation of its cement plant in Mannersdorf, Austria.

Holcim has inaugurated its new 2.1 million tpa Shurovo cement plant in Russia.

On 13 July, HeidelbergCement officially opened its newly built cement plant TulaCement in the presence of numerous guests. The plant, which is located approximately 150 km south of Moscow in the city of Novogurovsky, in the Tula region, has a production capacity of 2 million t of cement.

Expert Systems continue to evolve and press releases tell us about the latest innovations and developments, but who has been ordering what recently? And what do you need to help map out a new quarry? Paul Maxwell-Cook answers these questions and more.

Paul Maxwell-Cook takes a quick look at the current and future prospects of the cement industry in various regions of the world.

KHD Humboldt Wedag received the order for engineering, equipment supply, supervision of erection, and commissioning, including onshore training, for Askale Cimento’s new 4000 tpd pyro-processing system at its Gümüshane cement plant.

The Mineral Products Association has received crucial government support for aggregates planning process.

CRH announces first-half 2011 development spend of €0.2 billion and agreement to acquire a materials business in Belgium.

HeidelbergCement has opened its modernised kiln line at its Polish cement plant in Górazdze, which will expand the plant’s clinker capacity to 6000 tpd.

Steve Brambley of GAMBICA’s controlgear group explains why the cement industry should consider value rather than cost.