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 CONTENTS
03 Comment 57 Go with the Flow
05 News Brad Pronschinske, Martin Engineering, explains how
engineered flow aids can resolve bulk material handling issues.
REGIONAL REPORT: PAKISTAN
10 Progress in Pakistan CONVEYORS
Zain Ul Abideen, Lucky Cement, reviews the state 63 A Better Approach to Belts
of Pakistan’s cement sector and provides insight into Justin van den Heuvel, Muller Beltex, discusses the role of
Lucky Cement’s operations in the country. reusable elevator belt fasteners in reducing wear, maintenance
costs and downtime.
17 A Hub of Activity
Shahid Ghazanfar, DG Khan Cement Co. (DGKCC), provides 67 The Keys to Conveying
a comprehensive overview of the company’s state-of-the-art Andrea Prevedello, BEUMER GROUP, examines the key
cement plant, located in Hub, Pakistan. factors involved in effective conveying system design with
examples taken from the coal and energy industries.
PYROPROCESSING FOCUS
23 Fighting the Footprint GRINDING & MILLING
John Window, Mirion Technologies, discusses how alternative 70 Retrofitting Russia
fuels can be successfully fired in the rotary kiln to reduce the Jaroslav Stoupa, EUROCEMENT Group holding company,
cement industry’s carbon footprint. explains how the retrofit of Russia’s grinding facilities could be
the key to meeting the demands of the present construction
27 Pyro-Progressing sector.
Norbert Streit and Marc Feiss, KHD, discuss pyro-processing
technologies for the control and reduction of NOx emissions. CEMENT ADDITIVES
75 Removing the Risk of Wall Coating
35 A Culture of Safety Paolo Forni and Matteo Magistri, Mapei SpA, Italy, provide a
Chris Jones, Bricking Solutions, discusses the importance of case study in how to eliminate the problem of silo wall coating
upholding a culture of safety and reducing the risks involved in and lump formation.
the refractory process.
GENERAL INTEREST
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 79 Still Going Strong, 60 Years On
41 Cracking the Case of Concrete World Cement talks to HAVER & BOECKER employees to
Guido Camata and Mark Mutter, JamCem Consulting, find out more about the ROTO-PACKER system and its impact
discuss the optimal techniques for repairing and strengthening on the industry after 60 years.
deteriorating concrete.
83 CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 Preview
SILO CLEAN-OUT & AIR CANNONS World Cement has gathered some product news highlights
47 The Art of Acoustics from this year’s show.
Donald F Cameron, Primasonics International Limited, explains
how audiosonic acoustic cleaners can solve the problems of
particulate build up and material flow problems within cement
plants and related power generation units.
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 NEWS
Argos implements technology to produce demands of the construction sector, both in the
Green Cement infrastructure and civil sectors, as well as in housing
An investment of more than US$78 million was made and commercial projects.
at the Rioclaro Plant for the assembly of the new By having this new line of operation coming into
production line, capable of producing 450 000 tpy effect, plus the modern Cartagena Plant and other
of calcined clay. With this investment, Argos, a facilities in the national geography, it places the
subsidiary of the Grupo Argos Business Group, has company as one with the largest installed capacity in
begun to manufacture and distribute Green Cement. the country for the production of cement and concrete.
In this process, the use of traditional clinker (base
material for cement) is reduced thanks to the CEMEX-Tec Award celebrates 10th
incorporation of calcined clays (artificial pozzolan). anniversary
This product makes it a more environmentally For the 10th year in a row, the
friendly cement, since the carbon dioxide emissions CEMEX-Tecnologico de Monterrey Centre for
of the production process are reduced up to 38% Sustainable Development has launched its call for
and energy consumption is reduced by 30%, in the CEMEX-Tec Award around the globe.
comparison to the industry standard. The award recognises entrepreneurs and students
“With this project, we are leading the industry that develop high-impact proposals and projects
and sowing the seeds of Argos for the future, which regarding sustainable development, innovation, and
today, starts a new production line in Rioclaro, social entrepreneurship. This award offers funding,
and which also has huge growth potential in all specialised workshops, and networking moments.
geographies. This is not only from a product point “This year, we celebrate 10 years of the
of view, but rather from a concrete action for the CEMEX-Tec Award, and we are also 10 years away
sustainability of our industry. In our commitment to from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
climate change, this project clearly makes us very of the UN. Through this award, we continue to
proud,” said Juan Esteban Calle, Argos CEO. recognise and collaborate with agents of change
This new line uses the latest technology in cement who are also working towards the same goals
manufacturing equipment and is unique to the global of the 2030 Agenda,” said Martha Herrera,
industry. It allows Argos to have greater flexibility and Corporate Social Responsibility Director at CEMEX
positions it as the first cement producer in Colombia and Director for the CEMEX-Tecnologico de
to offer its customers a portfolio of products, as well Monterrey Centre for Sustainable Communities.
as the possibility of customising cements according The CEMEX-Tec Award is divided into
to the needs and requirements of their projects. four categories: Transforming Communities,
Tomas Restrepo, Vice President of the Colombia aimed at undergraduate and graduate students
Region, said, “This new technological platform allows with proposals for the sustainable transformation
us to dream of alternative businesses, and it not of a community; Social Entrepreneurs, aimed at
only ratifies our commitment to sustainability, but it entrepreneurs with projects that solve a social
also positions us at the forefront of innovation in the problem and encourage a systemic change,
industry because we are modifying the way cement with the potential of becoming a social business;
is traditionally produced. In regard to customers, Communitarian Entrepreneurship, aimed at
it has endless potential because we are the only organisations, foundations, cooperatives or civil
company in Colombia to have this equipment to associations with productive projects of social
make customised products in accordance with the transformation, and; Collaborative Action, aimed
demands of the projects and therefore, providing at organisations with social impact projects
outstanding solutions to our customers.” implemented through multi-sectoral partnerships.
During the assembly of the new Green Cement For the 2020 call, the CEMEX-Tec Award has
manufacturing line, the company generated more than sought to generate alliances with the most important
600 jobs, of which 30% were local to the operation. actors in the ecosystem of entrepreneurship and
The Rioclaro Plant is located in the middle of social innovation in Mexico and the world. Ashoka,
the country, which allows the organisation to serve MassChallenge, MakeSense, Unreasonable
all markets from its central position and meet the Mexico, ImpactHub and Disruptivo TV, Socialab,

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 NEWS
New Ventures and Unboxed, are some of the allies with whom the
DIARY award is joining efforts to generate greater impact.
During its nine-year history, the CEMEX-Tec Award has
CONEXPO-CON/AGG received the registration of more than 7 500 people and
10 – 14 March 2020 3 765 projects from 74 countries, of which 65 winning projects
Las Vegas, USA have been Mexican and 63 have been international. These projects
www.conexpoconagg.com have benefited more than 22 500 people in Mexico and the world.

CEMENTTECH 2020 Bedeschi conveyor belt project underway at Lafarge

25 – 27 March 2020 Holcim Maroc site
Anhui, China Erection works are underway at the Lafarge Holcim Maroc
www.cementtech.org project site. Following an intense civil work phase, during which
the single trusses were preassembled and equipped with the
SOLIDS & mechanical comports, the 4.3 km long distance belt conveyor has
RECYCLING-TECHNIK started taking shape. The site team is taking advantage of Trimble
Dortmund 2020 Connect to facilitate the erection works. Bedeschi is heavily
01 – 02 April 2020 involved in the project, designing, executing and delivering every
Dortmund, Germany component.
www.solids-dortmund.com The conveyor, with trusses up to 5 t, has been erected on a
mountain using a suspended cableway. The system, installed and
World Cement operated by the Bedeschi team with their partner SEIK, allowed
Online Conference: fast operations with a high degree of safety.
Sustainability 2020 This allowed Bedeschi to carry out the erection in a short time
07 April 2020 frame, and with limited impact on the local environment.
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GCP Applied Technologies launches digital product
IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement selection portal
Conference GCP Applied Technologies (GCP), global provider of
19 – 23 April 2020 construction products technologies, has announced a new smart
Las Vegas, USA digital solution that is said to optimise product selection for
www.cementconference.org cement producers, resulting in operational savings, faster ROI
and more sustainable cement production.
12th Africa Cementrade The product selection portal will now be used by GCP’s field
Summit staff to provide faster, more accurate product recommendations
28 – 29 April 2020 to cement producers and better predict the benefits they will gain
Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire from each product. Built on GCP’s expertise in cement additives
www.cmtevents.com formulation and application, this digital solution uses a proprietary
algorithm to identify the right cement additives to meet specific
interpack 2020 client needs, in real-time.
07 – 13 May 2020 GCP continues to stay focused on optimising internal
Düsseldorf, Germany capabilities with data, analytics and automation to provide
www.interpack.com increased value to customers. The new product selection portal
provides benefits to cement producers, including reduced time,
Hillhead 2020 resources and operating costs invested in the process resulting
23 – 25 June 2020 from the accelerated and more accurate qualification of customer
Buxton, UK needs.
www.hillhead.com The portal also helps increase fuel and energy savings, and
allows for an improved cement sustainability footprint and
increased project ROI.

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HeidelbergCement experiences good human rights by the World Business Council for
revenue and results growth in 2019 Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Group revenue for the whole of 2019 increased Leaders who join the initiative commit to
by 4.3% to €18.9 billion (previous year: 18.1) making human rights more than just a risk and
compared to the previous year. Excluding compliance issue for their companies – they will
consolidation and exchange rate effects, it grew actively promote them as part of their company’s
by 2.1%. Positive revenues in the core activities commitment to social responsibility.
cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete “I hope that by giving my personal commitment to
were offset by lower revenue in the company’s this call to action, we can highlight the importance
trading business – caused especially by the of this topic for LafargeHolcim. We have always
trading of fuels that has been reduced in the strived to be a valued member of the communities
fourth quarter of 2019. where we live and work and a model corporate
Results from current operations before citizen on a global level. Standing up as a promoter
depreciation increased by 15.5% to €3580 million of human rights shall further advance these goals,”
(previous year: 3100). Like-for-like, the rise said Jan Jenisch, CEO of LafargeHolcim and
amounted to 2.5%. The result from current member of the Executive Committee of WBCSD.
operations increased by 8.8% to €2186 million LafargeHolcim’s approach to managing
(previous year: 2010). Like-for-like, it rose by human rights is fully aligned with the UN Guiding
4.7%. Principles on Business and Human Rights, which
All group areas contributed to the growth establish guidelines for preventing, addressing and
of results from current operations before remedying infringements of human rights.
depreciation. Western and Southern Europe Over the last five years, LafargeHolcim has
recorded the highest rise, followed by Asia-Pacific invested CHF 240 million in community projects.
and Northern and Eastern Europe-Central Asia. In 2019 6 million people benefited from these
Results in North America and in the Group investments.
area Africa-Eastern Mediterranean Basin also LafargeHolcim promotes transformative
developed positively. change in the human rights dimension
In the fourth quarter 2019 results of the group through such longstanding policies as its
areas were characterised by various dynamics. Supplier Code of Conduct and its human rights
In North America, business in the US developed due diligence methodology.
positively, while results in Western Canada At the same time LafargeHolcim champions
declined. Results in Western and Southern human rights internally, for example by setting
Europe were impaired by the strong comparable concrete targets for diversity and inclusion across
basis of the previous year’s quarter as well as its operations. The company invests to support
market-related temporary effects in the UK, community development, for example by providing
Belgium/Netherlands, and France. education and medical care in line with its human
In the group area Northern rights agenda.
and Eastern Europe-Central Asia, especially The call to action is part of BCSD’s CEO
the eastern European countries, contributed to Guide to Human Rights which was released in
the results growth. In Asia-Pacific, good results June 2019 and summarises a set of principles and
in Indonesia and Thailand more than offset the actions for CEOs to ensure that their companies
weaker development in Australia. effectively advance on defending and respecting
Recovery in the group area Africa-Eastern human rights, boosting positive changes in the lives
Mediterranean Basin continued in the fourth of the people and communities around which they
quarter. operate.
With the promotion of the
LafargeHolcim CEO supports human CEO Guide to Human Rights, the 41 signing
rights initiative leaders in 20 countries send a clear message on
LafargeHolcim CEO, Jan Jenisch, has joined the need to elevate the ambition concerning human
the call to action for business leadership on rights.

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 Zain Ul Abideen, Lucky Cement, reviews the state of
Pakistan’s cement sector and provides insight into
Lucky Cement’s operations in the country.

T
he cement industry plays an important such as bridges and roads. Commercial,
role in national development residential and industrial construction is
and provides a large number of growing rapidly in Pakistan. Geographically,
employment opportunities for the the cement industry of Pakistan is split into
people of Pakistan. Various studies have two regions, North (including the provinces of
illustrated that the growth of the cement KPK, Punjab, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan
industry has the highest correlation with overall and some parts of Balochistan) and South
GDP growth, in large part because cement is (including the provinces of Sindh and
essential to the construction of infrastructure, Balochistan).

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 Tanzania Bureau of Standards, Philippine National
Standards and CE Marking.
In Pakistan, Lucky Cement has evolved into
a premium cement manufacturer, utilising low
production costs and state-of-the-art vertical
and horizontal grinding technology to deliver
consistent quality. The company is one of
Pakistan’s largest domestic cement producers
with a production capacity of 12.15 million tpy
and over two decades of cement manufacturing
experience in Pakistan at plants in Pezu
and Karachi. Moreover, the company now
has an international production footprint in
the Democratic Republic of Congo and the
Lucky Cement Limited’s plant in Pezu. Republic of Iraq.
The company’s products are frequently used
In wake of the China Pakistan Economic in the construction of major projects such
Corridor (CPEC), the cement industry of as dams, bridges, highways and motorways,
Pakistan has received a significant boost. commercial/industrial complexes, residential
Currently, the industry is well poised to utilise housing societies and myriads of other
enhanced production capacities, built up with structures, all of which drive improvement of the
this momentum in mind, and is exploring major economy and quality of life in Pakistan.
international markets including Sri Lanka,
the Middle East, the ASEAN countries, Investments
Yemen, Sudan, Ethiopia, Algeria and parts of The company continues to maintain its position
North Africa. as a low-cost producer through investment
According to APCMA, Pakistan exported in technology and modernisation throughout
6.54 million t of cement in FY 2018 – 19, the manufacturing process. A debt-free
whereas in FY 19 – 20, 5.19 million t was financial position enables it to smartly lead
exported in the first seven months. This rise in endeavours such as Greenfield investment
exports is also mainly because of the focus on in a fully integrated plant in Samawah, Iraq,
the sale of clinker, a product one step away that will produce 1.2 million t of cement. The
from the finished product of cement. construction of 1 x 660 MW supercritical
The current operational capacity of Pakistan coal-based power plant at Port Qasim is also
is around 64.5 million tpy and is expected to progressing on schedule.
increase to 76 million tpy in 2020.
Products
Company overview The company’s R&D team, driven by customer
Founded in 1993, Lucky Cement needs, has developed a product range that
stands as the flagship company of offers solutions for every type of construction
Yunus Brothers Group (YBG). Lucky Cement in the country. The company’s brands are
is one of the largest producers and leading customised to perform across various regions
exporters of quality cement in Pakistan and and the differing climate conditions of Pakistan.
is listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange The company’s brands include
(PSX). The company has also issued Lucky Cement Regular and Lucky Gold (OPC)
Global Depository Receipts (GDRs), listed and for the Northern region of Pakistan whereas
traded on the Professional Securities Market Lucky Star (OPC) and Raj Cement
of the London Stock Exchange and is (Composite Cement) target the Southern
Pakistan’s first Shariah Compliant Company region. The company also produces
certified by the SECP. sulfate resistant cement (SRC) for use along
Lucky Cement is an OHSAS 18001, shorelines and canal linings. The Block Cement
ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certified brand caters to block makers with its quick
organisation and supports practices that setting time.
promote health, safety and environmental
development. The company possesses Growth and development
many other international certifications Over the last two and a half decades,
including the Bureau of Indian Standards, Lucky Cement has grown significantly. Within
Sri Lankan Standard Institute, the country, the company has developed a
Standards Organization of Nigeria, Kenya Bureau distribution network that allows domestically
of Standards, South African Bureau of Standards, produced cement to be made easily available

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of Karachi to the valley of Kashmir; from the business processes throughout the company
upcoming Gwadar city project to the highlands are integrated into the system. The company
of Gilgit-Baltistan. undertakes various initiatives on a regular basis,
Internationally, Lucky Cement has made including reviews by external consultants to
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for foreign exchange earnings for the country. monitoring and reporting of necessary
The company has also won numerous awards compliance with health, safety and environment
including The Management Association of matters. The HSE department at Lucky Cement
Pakistan (MAP) Corporate Excellence Award, is involved in environmental protection, safety
Corporate Social Responsibility Award, at work, occupational health and safety,
Environment Excellence Award, Best Corporate compliance and following best practices. The
Report Award, PSX Top 25 Companies Award core aims are to prevent and reduce accidents,
and Fire & Safety Award. These awards seek overcome emergencies and health issues at
to recognise and reward the best-managed work and to protect the environment.
companies in Pakistan, adjudged through a Implementation of environment-friendly
stringent evaluation process, with criteria that operations has always been a priority of
account for management practices, planning Lucky Cement. The company has been
processes and adherence with corporate successful in establishing a leadership position
governance principles among others. in the market by achieving this target through
strategic orientation.
Equipment and modernisation One example of progress in this field is
Lucky Cement is the first and only cement development of a dual-fuel conversion project,
company to own a state of-the-art export which has seen the company move energy
terminal at Karachi Port. These cement silos generation away from furnace oil and towards
have the capacity to store 24 000 t of cement. environmentally-friendly alternatives.
The company also operates a fleet of specially The company also makes use of waste heat
designed cement bulkers that effectively transport recovery (WHR) plants. The WHR plants
loose cement. These bulkers are equipped consume no fuel, lower dust emissions, and
with a unique compression system and are reduce discharged heat, thus having a positive
capable of carrying varying quantities of cement. impact on the environment. The company has five
Lucky Cement is also the first cement company WHR plants: three in Pezu and two in Karachi.
to use hydraulic tipping trailers in its logistics The cumulative generation capacity of three
fleet to transport raw material to the plant and Plants in Pezu is 25.20 MW and the cumulative
to export clinker. These mechanised trailers add capacity of the two in Karachi is 20.5 MW.
significant efficiencies, reduce turnaround time Lucky Cement has a comprehensive air quality
and minimise operational costs. measurement programme, designed to identify
Advanced quality control systems help the limits of pollution parameters in the ambient
ensure product dependability, quality, and air in and around the company’s plants. Stack
customer satisfaction. The company focuses on emissions monitoring is carried out on a monthly
manufacturing premium quality cement through basis for the priority parameters in compliance
highly advanced quality control systems equipped with the requirements of NEQS (self-monitoring
with the latest technology including DCS, PLCs and reporting) rules, 2001.
and X-Ray analysers. The levels of particulate matter, SO2, NOx,
Lucky Cement has proven to be a and CO are monitored from the stacks of power
market leader in the industry with its generation engines by a reputable third-party
implementation of SAP S/4 HANA processes. laboratory.
Phase 1 of Project ASPIRE has already been All of the parameters monitored are well below
implemented throughout the organisation. their respective limits specified in the National
Having taken this significant step towards an Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS).
IT-driven operational framework, the company Similarly, the levels of emissions from stacks for

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particulate matter, sulfur dioxides, and oxides of The company’s current and future expansion and
nitrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide diversification plans should create and harness
are well below their respective limits specified in more opportunities to sustain its position as a
the NEQS. market leader.
Tree plantation drives are also at the forefront
of the company’s sustainable eco-friendly About the author
practices and the areas surrounding Karachi Currently associated with Lucky Cement Limited
and Pezu cement plants bear testimony to this as Head of Corporate Communications,
fact. A green belt project, spanning across some Zain Ul Abideen has had several diverse roles
of the old mining areas of the Karachi plant, in the fields of Journalism and Public Relations.
was initiated to implement sustainable mining Before joining the company, Zain worked
practices. as a Web Editor for a renowned national
news channel, and also as a PR Consultant
Corporate social responsibility for established names in the Banking,
Lucky Cement has a strong sense of corporate Asset Management and FMCG sectors.
social responsibility and
is strongly committed to
supporting the areas of female
empowerment, education,
health, and community
development. The company’s
aim is to increase its Martin® Air Cannons
contribution every year towards
projects that create a positive
social impact.
The company has partnered
with a local NGO to support
two leading government girls’
schools in Karachi under its
philosophy of empowering
women. Furthermore, to
ensure quality healthcare
provisions, the company
supports Aziz Tabba
Foundation, a prominent
philanthropic institution that
runs Tabba Heart and Tabba
Kidney institutes, which
provides vital support in
bridging the gap of specialised
and modern medical care in
the country.
The company has also been
actively supporting numerous
scholarship programmes
for the deserving students
and community development
programmes in the remote
areas of the country.

Conclusion
With the current
macro-economic conditions
in Pakistan and the ongoing
demand for cement in the
region due to the China
Pakistan Economic Corridor VISIT
(CPEC), the future of
Lucky Cement looks promising
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