The January 2019 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains a wealth of technical features to kick off the New Year, including tips for 2019, interviews on process optimisation and condition monitoring and an in-depth investigation into a motor failure at a cement plant in the United States. Our regional focus moves to South America and there is a plant visit report from the Fushë Krujë Cement Factory in Albania. The issue also has articles on fans, chains, safety solutions and a look at the forthcoming Global CemFuels Conference in Amsterdam, plus the winners from the Global Cement Photography Competition 2019.