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PCA: change and renewal

15 April 2013, Published under Cement News

The US Portland Cement Association (PCA) has seen many changes, no more so than in recent years. The move of its leadership to Washington DC signalled a profound shift in the way its works and prepares for the US cement industry’s future. ICR spoke to its newly-elected chairman, Cary Cohrs, about the road ahead. Cary Cohrs, newly-elected PCA chairman, maps out the PCA’s objectives for the future ICR: Congratulations on your election as chairman of the Portland Cement Associ...

125-year success story

29 October 2012, Published under Cement News

On the auspicious occasion of Haver & Boecker’s 125th anniversary, International Cement Review speaks with Dr Reinhold Festge, the company’s managing partner, on the history of the packaging, automation and materials handling specialist and its future development. Dr Reinhold Festge, managing partner, Haver & Boecker ICR: Can you explain the current structure of Haver & Boecker and the extent of its international reach?   Dr Reinhold Festge (RF): The structure of Haver &...

Forging closer customer links

23 July 2012, Published under Cement News

Dr Thomas Borghoff, Beumer’s managing director of sales in Beckum, Germany, speaks with ICR about the company’s recent acquisitions and its business strategies going forward. The German technology leader has expanded its product range and is looking to serve its customers all around the world by offering complete solutions for the cement industry. Dr Thomas Borghoff is Beumer's managing director of sales in Beckum, Germany Beumer made a surprise move to acquire Enexco Teknolo...

FLSmidth, at your service

03 May 2012, Published under Cement News

Established in Denmark in 1882, FLSmidth is the market-leading supplier of integrated cement plants, with over 2000 kilns installed globally. ICR caught up with Group CEO Jørgen Huno Rasmussen at his office in Copenhagen for a wide-ranging interview, which gives a remarkable insight into the evolution of the group, its management philosophy and latest strategic focus on growth. FLSmidth was the turnkey contractor for Holcim’s 4Mta Ste Genevieve cement plant, Missouri, USA Our me...