International Cement Review articles tagged under : Interviews
Modernising Slurry
PPC is currently undertaking a major capital investment and modernisation effort at its Slurry cement works in South Africa to create an energy-efficient production facility. Group CEO, Darryll Castle, explains to ICR the main considerations behind the decision to expand, key elements of the upgrade and the benefits this brownfield project brings. To comply with the environmental legisl...
Cementing a Brazilian bond
Through Cimento Apodi, a joint venture with Brazil’s Dias Branco Group and Sarkis Group, Greece-based Titan Cement has expanded its presence in South America to include Brazil. ICR spoke with Adauto Farias and Emmanu...
Supplying Georgia
In partnership with LafargeHolcim, Georgia Cement Company is establishing itself in Georgia's market place and has benefitted from the best practices of the LafargeHolcim enterprise.
Shifting strategy for success
In recent years, thyssenkrupp has evolved from being a stand-alone cement equipment supplier as Polysius to becoming fully integrated within the thyssenkrupp group of diversified industrial companies. As part of this...
Ensuring long-term growth
Ron Henley, president of Grupo Cementos Chihuahua America, talks to ICR about recent company acquisitions and how the group now sees the US market going forward.
LafargeHolcim: Hagerstown rejuvenated
LafargeHolcim anounced the completion of its modernised Hagerstown cement plant in November. ICR discusses what changes have been made at the facility and the prospects for the cement market of Maryland, USA.
Positive signs of recovery
Cembureau talks to ICR about the current trends in the European cement sector.
Addressing climate change
Bernard Mathieu, LafargeHolcim's Head of Sustainability, presents a strategy for reducing CO2 emissions.
Seizing opportunities
ICR interviews Juan Esteban Calle, CEO of Cementos Argos, about the company's expansion throughout Colombia, the USA and the Caribbean.
Indocement awaits the "domino-effect"
ICR interviews Christian Kartawijaya, CEO of PT Indocement.
PCA: 100 years of addressing members' needs
ICR talks to PCA CEO and President, James Toscas
Taiwan's next phase
Christopher Pei, secretary general of the Taiwan Cement Manufacturers' Association, gives his views on the domestic industry as it enters a new phase.
PCA celebrates 100 years: James Toscas interview
ICR prepares for the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference and Exhibition in Grapevine, Dallas, Texas, USA 15-19 May by interviewing James Toscas, PCA’s president and CEO, on the role of the PCA and the ...
Dangote: a paradigm shift
An exclusive interview with Onne van der Weijde, CEO of Dangote Cement, who reveals the company's sub-Saharan growth strategy and its ongoing developments.
Meeting Russian requirements
Mihail Polendakov, general manager of HeidelbergCement Russia, talks to ICR about the company's cement operations in Russia.