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UltraTech Cement scales up EV transport operations19 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement Ltd, India's largest cement and ready-mix concrete company, has announced that it is scaling up the use of Electric Vehicles (EV trucks) for movement of material and products in its logistics operations. The company has signed a new transport service contract for deployment of about 100 electric vehicles (EV Trucks) for the transportation of 75,000t of clinker per month from its integrated cement manufacturing unit Dhar Cement Works , located in Madhya Pradesh, to its gri... |
Successful SOCOCIM conveyor commissioning19 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsRBL-REI has commissioned new conveyor handling lines for SOCOCIM ( Vicat group ) in Senegal, West Africa. Designed and manufactured in partnership with REL-REI’s sister company FIPE, this project at teh Rufisique cement plant incorporates REL-REI's new lattice girder structures. This is a technical breakthrough that reduces handling and improves maintenance access, claims RBL-REI . The installation can now supply the kilns with a variety of fuels (peanut shells, CSR, biomass), whil... |
Kima Process Control starts mill optimisation at PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk18 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsPT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk ( Heidelberg Materials group ) has started a mill optimisation project for two ball mills and one vertical roller mill having ordered a Millpolot APC/AI system from KIMA Process Control GmbH. At the Tuban plant,the signature ceremony was directly followed by the project kick-off meeting. Ten years ago the Tuban ball mills was equipped with the Smatfill sensors, fill-level instruments from KIMA, which will now provide the leading process values for th... |
ASEC wins Wadi El Nile Co contract renewal05 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsAs part of the fruitful and ongoing cooperation between the two companies in recent years, Wadi El Nile Cement Company has renewed its confidence in collaborating with the Arab Swiss Engineering Company (ASEC) by extending the contract between the two companies, originally signed in 2021, for an additional period. The contract renewal signing ceremony was attended by Ashraf El-Kahky, chairman and managing director of ASEC, along with several directors and managers from both companies. AS... |
Summit Materials' cuts ribbon on Houston DomeSilo30 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsOn 22 October Dome Technology's vice president of operations Dan South attended Summit Materials Inc' ribbon cutting for its new DomeSilo, a structure 38.1m (125ft) in diameter and 11.43m (137.5ft) tall. Dome Technology contracted with Argos USA to build the DomeSilo in Houston, Texas, and provide the structural and mechanical engineering. Summit Materials combined with Argos USA in January 2024. The DomeSilo stores up to 50,000t of cement. Front-end loaders can fill a structure at ... |
FLSmidth commissions Çimsa cooler23 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth recently commissioned the new Cross-Bar ® cooler at Çimsa ’s Eskisehir plant in Turkey. The project was a retrofit conversion of an SF Cooler complete with wave grates and ABC ® Inlet, which will increase the cooler’s capacity from 1800tpd to 2300tpd. The Cross-Bar cooler also benefits from a low total cost of ownership, thanks to its efficient operation and low maintenance demands, claims FLSmidth. |
AVIC International Beijing and Humboldt Wedag to build CIMAF calcined clay plant17 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsAVIC International Beijing, together with Humboldt Wedag GmbH (KHD), has been awarded an order by Ciments de l'Afrique (CIMAF) for a 900tpd state-of-the-art clay calcination plant in Burkina Faso. The turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract includes the supply of equipment, construction, commissioning and site services. CIMAF, a prominent and innovative player in west Africa, awarded this contract as a key component of its strategy to enhance sustainability. KH... |
Arabian Cement introduces hydrogen fuel at Ain Sokhna16 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsArabian Cement Co (ACC), a leading cement producer in Egypt, has embraced UTIS hydrogen technology in alignment with its decarbonisation plan. ACC has implemented UC3 ® technology at its Ain Sokhna plant in Egypt. This cutting-edge solution aims to significantly reduce CO 2 emissions, positioning ACC at the forefront of sustainability in the cement industry. It also complies with the most stringent international standards, as CBAM - Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism demands. “UC3 ®... |
FCT Combustion wins European burner order16 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsFCT Combustion has signed a contract to supply a new combustion system for a clinker kiln in Europe. The main target of the project is to increase the usage of alternative fuel, to decrease the CO 2 emissions of the line. FCT will supply a main burner for firing up to 80 per cent solid alternative fuels including animal meal, fluff, and solid recovered fuel (SRF). The burner is also designed to burn coal and natural gas. A complete spare burner, accessories, and spare parts will also ... |
Cimalux removes old kiln shell at Rumelange plant15 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsAfter 47 years of dedicated service, the clinker kiln in Rumelange is getting a major upgrade with a brand-new gear and partial kiln shell replacement. With a daily production capacity of 3000t, this refurbishment is key to keeping the plant running smoothly. The kiln shell and gear were successfully replaced last week, and Cimalux thanked the incredible teams and partners who made it happen. |