Indian Cement Review - March 2019

In this issue

COVER STORY:
THE STRATEGIC LINK!
The cement industry is at a turning point. As the industry is changing, companies are generating value by concentrating on their micromarkets.

“Influencers play a major role in distribution channels”
Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement, speaks on various innovations tried out by the company to make its entire distribution channel an exciting proposition.

“RMC is certainly an important distribution element”
Rajnish Kapur, Business Head-Grey Cement, JK Cement, says that unless there is an economy of scale, RMC will not be successful.
Optimising logistics cost through innovations From learner to leader: See how Shree Cement with the help of automation, machine learning and predictive analysis has optimised its supply
chain management.

FEATURE: GRINDING:
Clinker grinding technology in cement manufacturing
“Satellite grinding units are cost-effective proposition”
Pratap Kumar Ghosh, Group MD, Ercom Engineers, is of the opinion that we have to study the consumption centres as well as the availability of other additives, cementitious products.

“Ball mills are here to stay”
Makarand Marathe, Director–Cement Division, ThyssenKrupp System Engineering India, says, “Vertical mills are (by far) the best and most efficient method than semi finished or
combicircuit for energy efficiency.

INTERVIEW:
“Cement sector growth depends on the infrastructure sector”

Nitin Vyas, MD and CEO, Beumer India, believes that if Indian cement industry adopts inland water transport, the industry can save
around Rs 4-5 per bag.

VIEWPOINT:
Utilisation of Synthetic Gypsum from FGDs
The article discusses the quality of limestone requirements for FGD with expected quality of synthetic gypsum generated from power plants.

Indian Cement Review Magazine Description:

Indian Cement Review, the 25 year old, India’s first and only magazine catering exclusively to the cement industry, covers the latest updates and happenings of the industry from around the world. The magazine gives wide ranging technical articles, informative views of industry professionals, analysis and on-site case studies. It acts as a useful interface between the producers, manufacturers and the user fraternity of the cement industry, and is a must read magazine for the user industry, manufacturers & suppliers and auxiliary services providers. 

It is a must-read magazine for the

User industry – Cement Trader and Sellers, Infrastructure Developers, Building and Construction Companies, Cement Distributors and Suppliers 
Manufacturers and suppliers – Equipment suppliers, Machinery manufacturers, Cement Manufacturers 
Auxiliary services – Industry Analysis and Research Companies, Consultants, Logistics, Packaging, Town Planning and Urban Development Authorities, Infrastructure Finance Institutions, Component Companies. 
Indian Cement Review is totally revamped with enhanced production values including better quality, more colour and better design. It provides 

Latest updates and happenings from around the world 
In-depth analysis on the current topics 
Technical articles 
Interviews of industry captains 
Latest report on cement prices and dispatches 
On-site case studies 
Updates on projects, technology, tenders, and events 
Product launches and much more 
It acts as a useful interface between the producers, manufacturers and the user fraternity of the cement industry.