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Second line starts at Cherat Cement
02 November 2016Pakistan: A second 4500t/day production line at the Cherat Cement plant started production on 31 October 2016. Construction of the new line started in 2014, a senior manager at the plant told the News International newspaper. The plant’s first production line, with a production capacity of 3200t/day, opened in 1985. Altogether the plant employs 1000 workers.
Australia: Sunstate Cement is set to start using new packaging equipment from Haver & Boecker at its Port of Brisbane cement grinding plant in November 2016. It has installed a Roto-Packer Adams 4 for its packaging machine, Ibau storage technology for its drymix mixer, a Newtec palletising system and a stretch hood machine made by Lachenmeier. The decision to install the new packaging line follows a switch to polyethylene (PE) bags.
“With the uptrend of the Do-It-Yourself market in Australia, the attractive and clean design of PE packaging will provide a competitive advantage to drymix manufacturers,” said Alan Arbotante, Area Sales Manager for Packaging Technology at Haver & Boecker Australia.
Lafarge Jordan to start building 15MW solar power unit in 2017
31 October 2016Jordan: Lafarge Jordan is set to start building a 15MW solar power unit for its Rashadiya cement plant in early 2017. The power plant, which is being built by Adenium Energy Capital, is expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2017, according to the Jordan Times newspaper. The agreement between Adenium and Lafarge was signed in late October 2016.
“This is an important milestone for the domestic industrial sector in general and the cement industry in particular as this agreement emphasises the positive role that industries can play in using alternative and renewable energy resources,” said Lafarge Jordan’s chief executive officer Amr Reda. This project will also follow the national Jordanian strategy for renewable energy launched by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in 2015.
Holcim US Hagerstown cement plant celebrates US$96m upgrade
26 October 2016US: Holcim US has officially completed its US$96m upgrade project to its Hagerstown cement plant in Maryland. The two-year modernisation project has helped the plant to adhere to NESHAP environmental rules and has increased production capacity at the site by 0.2Mt/yr.
"A cornerstone of the regional community for 113 years, we recognise the importance of this facility to the Hagerstown community," said John Stull, chief executive officer of US cement operations for LafargeHolcim. "Our investment to modernise clinker production represents our continued commitment to our customers and local manufacturing. The facility will continue to be a strong and reliable partner to the community for many more years to come."
The upgrades to the plant should deliver a more than a 60% reduction to nitrogen oxides (NOx), approximately a 50% reduction to sulfur dioxide (SO2) and more than a 75% reduction to Particulate Matter (PM) emissions from the plant.
Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation and Al Rajhi Group to upgrade Chhatak Cement plant
21 October 2016Bangladesh: The government owned Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Group to build a new production line and a captive power plant at the Chhatak Cement plant. The project is a joint venture between the companies and it will be run as a public-private partnership, according to the Financial Express newspaper. The new cement line and power plant will have a production capacity of 1.5Mt/yr and 330MW respectively. Industries minister Amir Hossain Amu, BCIC secretary Hasnath Ahmed Chowdhury and managing director of Al Rajhi Company for Industry & Trade Yousif Al Rajhi signed the agreement in Bangladesh on 20 October 2016.
Cementos Argos to upgrade San Lorenzo grinding plant
21 October 2016Honduras: Argos Honduras plans to spend US$25m towards upgrading its San Lorenzo grinding plant. The site has a production capacity of 300,000t/yr and it will develop its range of Ordinary Portland Cement products, said Argos Honduras director Harry Abuchaibe to La Prenza newspaper. The plant, formerly known as Cesur Grinding Station, was purchased from Lafarge in 2013 as part of a package of assets acquired at that time. Argos Honduras also operates a 1Mt/yr integrated cement plant in the country at Comayagua.
Siemens wins Materials Handling Engineers’ Association’s Innovation Award for work at Hanson UK cement plants
20 October 2016UK: Siemens has won the Materials Handling Engineers’ Association’s (MHEA) first Innovation Award for its work on energy efficiency savings at three Hanson UK plants. The work focused on fan and control improvements made to the clinker cooler and kiln systems at three Hanson UK sites, which have saved the company nearly Euro2m in energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions. The award was presented at the MEHA’s BULKEX conference in October 2016.
“It’s great to be recognised for this innovative work, where companies can enjoy long-term benefits from process improvements, and we’re particularly pleased to be the first recipients of this award,“ said Siemens application specialist Gary Palmer who worked on all three of the Hanson upgrades.
Sagar Cements to raise funds for upgrades
13 October 2016India: Sagar Cements is planning to raise funds to finance expansion of its cement grinding plant at Vizag in Andhra Pradesh as well as to set up a coal-fired power plant at its plant at Nalgonda in Telangana. A directors board meeting has been scheduled on 19 October 2016 to discuss proposals for the financing.
Tarmac launches new cement packing plant
10 October 2016UK: Tarmac has launched a cement-packing unit at its Tunstead cement plant in Derbyshire. The Haver and Boecker 10-spout Adams 2000 packing plant increases the plant’s packing capacity. The launch takes place on the site’s 50th anniversary of cement production. The plant will manufacture Tarmac’s range of plastic packed and tubbed cement products for merchant and retail customers. The plant will also be used to house the company’s new 12.5kg mixer bags that were launched earlier in 2016.
“This new plant is an exciting development for us. It enhances our existing UK-wide supply capacity, ensuring we continue to offer customers and end users superior packed cement products, service and supply. As a business with a strong culture of innovation, the plant will use some of our most pioneering developments, such as plastic packaging,” said Kevan Greenhalgh, Packed Business Manager for Tarmac’s Cement business.
The plant has created 23 new jobs at Tunstead, which employs around 450 people. It will also offer training opportunities for existing employees, through the use of the packing plant’s automated technology. The plant launch coincides with the recent upgrading of Tunstead’s rail freight infrastructure, part of Tarmac’s strategy to support sustainable delivery of materials, and cut transport CO2 by 10% by 2020.
Star Cement order mill upgrades from KHD
06 October 2016India: Star Cement has ordered upgrades for the 70t/hour ball mill, with a diameter of 3.6m and length of 11.9m, at its plant in Meghalaya from KHD. The equipment manufacturer will supply a roller press RP7-170/90 along with an SKS VC 3000 separator, which will increase the grinding capacity of the current ball mill by more than 100%. This will achieve a total guaranteed production capacity of 150t/hour for Pozzolanic Portland Cement at 3600 Blaine. The upgraded circuit is to be commissioned by 31 March 2017.