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| International Cement Review | |
|---|---|
| Title | International Cement Review |
| Category | Trade magazine |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
International Cement Review
International Cement Review is a trade publication covering the global cement industry, construction materials, and related mineralogy sectors. The magazine reports on industrial processes, market analysis, and policy affecting producers, suppliers, and end-users across regions such as Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and South America. It is cited by executives from companies like LafargeHolcim, Cemex, and HeidelbergCement and by institutions including International Monetary Fund, United Nations Environment Programme, and World Bank.
International Cement Review provides news, technical articles, project reports, and financial analysis focused on the production and distribution of Portland cement, supplementary cementitious materials, and concrete-related products. Regular coverage includes kiln technology used by firms such as Votorantim Cimentos and UltraTech Cement, supply-chain topics tied to ports like Port of Rotterdam and Port of Shanghai, and procurement issues encountered by construction contractors including Bechtel, Skanska, and China State Construction Engineering Corporation. The magazine aggregates data on raw materials sourced from regions linked to Phosphate mining in Morocco, Limestone quarries in the United Kingdom, and Bauxite mining in Australia.
Establishment of the publication occurred amid consolidation waves involving conglomerates such as Lafarge and Holcim and was influenced by trade reporting traditions exemplified by titles like Engineering News-Record and The Economist. Coverage expanded in response to market shocks including the 2008 financial crisis and geopolitical events affecting commodity flows such as the 2014 Crimean crisis and Russia–Ukraine conflict. Editorial focus evolved alongside regulatory milestones like the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, prompting feature series on decarbonisation strategies adopted by groups including CEMBUREAU and Global Cement and Concrete Association.
The magazine profiles multinational producers such as LafargeHolcim, Cemex, HeidelbergCement, CRH plc, and Anhui Conch Cement. It monitors mergers and acquisitions influenced by investors like BlackRock and KKR and by state-owned enterprises including China National Building Material Group and Taiwan Cement Corporation. Coverage extends to equipment suppliers and engineering firms such as FLSmidth, KHD Humboldt Wedag, and ThyssenKrupp, and to industrial services providers like Siemens and ABB. Financial analysis references exchanges and indices including London Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, and Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Reporting synthesises production statistics from national authorities such as National Bureau of Statistics of China and agencies like US Geological Survey, and examines demand drivers including urbanisation in Mumbai, infrastructure programmes like Belt and Road Initiative, and reconstruction following events such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The magazine tracks cost inputs including coke and coal markets impacted by entities like Glencore and BP plc, and monitors price signals influenced by commodity exchanges such as Dalian Commodity Exchange and ICE Futures Europe.
Coverage is regionalised with dedicated reporting on markets in East Asia, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Trade analysis addresses export hubs like Vietnam and Turkey, tariff disputes adjudicated by World Trade Organization panels, and logistics nodes such as Suez Canal and Panama Canal. The magazine profiles national champions including India Cements and Taiheiyo Cement and tracks policy shifts in jurisdictions like Brazil and South Africa that affect construction pipelines tied to events such as the COP26 conference.
Technical articles examine kiln optimisation, alternative fuels, and clinker substitution techniques pioneered by research institutions like Fraunhofer Society and universities including Imperial College London and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Coverage includes digitalisation trends such as Industry 4.0 deployments, automation by suppliers like Rockwell Automation, and material science advances from laboratories associated with National Institute of Standards and Technology and Chinese Academy of Sciences. The magazine highlights pilot projects for low-carbon cements promoted by consortia like European Cement Research Academy and collaborations with contractors such as Turner Construction Company.
Editorials consider emissions reporting frameworks under bodies like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and regulatory regimes in territories including European Union member states, United States federal agencies, and China provincial authorities. Articles investigate life-cycle assessments influenced by standards such as those from ISO and highlight mitigation efforts including carbon capture projects partnered with firms like Shell plc and TotalEnergies. Coverage also addresses sustainability certifications from organisations like Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and market responses following international agreements such as the Paris Agreement.
Category:Trade magazines Category:Cement industry