
The age of the industrial internet: part 2
Dr Carlo Cella, QualiCal International, outlines the role of the industrial internet in the lime sector in the second part of this abridged article from World Cement’s March 2015 issue.
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Dr Carlo Cella, QualiCal International, outlines the role of the industrial internet in the lime sector in the second part of this abridged article from World Cement’s March 2015 issue.

Replacing a broken crusher made a big difference for the Lafarge Pitt River Quarry. Combining this with a realignment of the facility’s existing crushers made an even bigger difference.

Holcim Ecuador has inaugurated the second phase of its modernisation project at the Guayaquil cement plant, which enables it to produce 4500 tpd of clinker at the plant and represents an investment of US$400 million over the last 5 years.

ASTM International announces MoU with African Organisation for Standardisation, names Latin American representative, and outlines plans to develop new guide for 3D printing.

Italcementi’s Board of Directors has approved the FY14 results, including a 3.2% rise in recurring EBITDA.

Independent audit shows that Cement Sustainability Initiative member companies are improving their sustainability with the help of the CSI collaborative approach.

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won an order from Wuhu Xinlian Shipyard in China.

Lebanon’s Cimenterie Nationale has joined the WBCSD CSI, an indication of its commitment to sustainable development.

Cemex Ready Wallform, developed in partnership with Beco Products, has been designed to provide energy savings to the UK housing market.

FLSmidth will supply a range of equipment to Misr Cement Company’s plant in Egypt, located some 45 km from Luxor.

The Rugby and South Ferriby cement plants will have new Plant Directors and Martin Langvad has taken over responsibility for cement production in the UK.

Dr Carlo Cella, QualiCal International, Italy, outlines a new industrial internet technology to help lime plants move closer to zero unplanned downtime, in this abridged article from the March issue of World Cement.