The January 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains case-study articles on alternative fuels, emission reduction technologies and wear protection. We also have a detailed look at the Low Emissions Intensity Lime and Cement (LEILAC) project, which aims to trap the process carbon dioxide from the calcination step.

The issue's regional focus is on South America (excluding Brazil) and we showcase the winning entries from the Global Cement Photography Competition 2017.

The February 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine is an alternative fuels bumper issue to coincide with the 11th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition, taking place in Barcelona, Spain on 2 - 3 February 2017. It contains a look detailed look at the burners used by the sector, plus articles on lean gas burning, explosion protection, dust filtration and alternative fuel dosing. This issue's regional focus takes in Spain and Portugal and we have detailed plant reports from Cementos Molins and Cementos Portland Valderrivas.

The March 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains the second part of our detailed review of burners for the cement sector, an introduction to roller press maintenance, a lime plant project round-up and case-study on improving the efficiency of an Egyptian cement plant. There is also a review of the recent Global CemFuels Conference, which took place in Barcelona, Spain, a report on the state of the Brazilian cement sector and all of the latest global cement news.

The April 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains a host of articles on lower-capex ways to optimise the cement production process, including on yard control and distribution, in-house computational fluid dynamics, a fan retrofit and ball mill optimisation, to coincide with the 1st Global CemProcess Conference & Exhibition, which takes place in London, UK on 24 - 25 April 2017. There is also a detailed plant visit report from the Hanson Ketton cement plant, which will be visited by delegates of the event.

As well as our CemProcess-related content, readers will be able to find articles on chains, SNCR and mill and kiln drives, as well as in-depth reports on the Iranian and Central African cement markets, both of which have huge potential for rapid growth in the future.

The May 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine has a wealth of features on the North American cement sector to coincide with the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference taking place in Calgary, Alberta, including reviews of the Canadian and US cement sectors, a report from Lafarge Canada's Exshaw plant and interviews with the PCA President Jim Toscas and its Chief Economist Ed Sullivan. The issue also contains a look at cement sector strategy and technical articles on pneumatic conveying, kiln inlet measurement, grinding, slag and fans.

As well as all of the latest global cement news, the June 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains articles on kiln cooling, chains, alternative fuels, coal mills, the UK cement sector and green cement in India. There is also a review of the 1st Global CemProcess Conference, which took place in London, UK and comment from Cembureau and the Cement Sustainability Initiative.

The July - August 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine opens with our annual look at the Top 10 global cement producers. We present technical articles on heavy-duty bearings, the environmental impacts of cement packaging, ways to reduce fan noise and a feature on the Egyptian cement sector's new coal grinding installations.

The issue includes slag-cement related interviews with Ecocem's Micheál McKittrick and Carbicrete's Chris Stern. As well as all the latest global cement news there are also reviews of the Global Slag Conference & Exhibition that took place in Düsseldorf, the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference in Calgary and interpack 2017 in Düsseldorf.

The September 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains technical articles on cement plant engineering, low CO2 concrete, electrical efficiency, chromium six reduction, logistics, alternative fuels, conveyors and a review of the recent Global CemTrans Conference, which took place in Antwerp, Belgium. To coincide with its distribution at the VDZ Annual Conference in Düsseldorf, Germany, we look at the current state of play in the German cement sector and also carry a look back at 60 years of cement production at the Lafarge Cauldon plant in Staffordshire, UK.

The October 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine has technical features on ash drying, silo level management, slag grinding, pneumatic conveying of alternative fuels and rail transport, as well as a detailed visit report from gear manufacturer Wikov in Czechia.

To coincide with the TÇMB Technical Symposium in Antalya the issue also carries a review of the Turkish cement sector. There is also a look at the Russian cement sector.

The November 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains all of the latest global cement news, plus articles on automation, wear parts, alternative fuels, maintenance contacts and vertical roller mills. To coincide with the 22nd Arab-International Cement Conference in Sharm-El-Sheikh, we look at the major cement industries of the AUCBM member countries and sustainability in Egypt.

Meanwhile, we carry an interview with Sanghi Cement to coincide with the NCB India Conference in New Delhi. There is also a review of Hardtop's recent 20th Anniversary celebrations.

The December 2017 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains a summary of the forthcoming Global Top 100 Report on the biggest cement producing companies and countries, our look at the main news stories of 2017 and a feature for companies looking to recruit and retain high-level employees.

There are technical contributions on gearboxes, drives, sustainable concrete and the effects of harmful electrical harmonics within the cement sector. The issue also carries reviews of the recent VDZ Annual Cement Conference and EuroSlag 2017.

The January 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains a detailed look at the US cement market, with a special focus on Texas to tie in with the location of the 2nd Global Well Cem Conference & Exhibition, which is taking place in Houston. Also in the theme of this event is our visit report from the oil well cement-producing Cemex Sv Juraj plant in Croatia.

Elsewhere, we have features on mill conversion projects, fans, conveying and industry trends. The issue also includes the winner, runners up and commended entries from the Global Cement Photography Competition 2015.

The February 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains a number of articles about alternative fuels to coincide with the forthcoming Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition in Dubai, UAE on 16 - 17 February 2015. As well as case-studies from industry suppliers, there is a detailed look at the use of alternative fuels in Austria and Germany. The issue also contains an in-depth discussion with Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) Managing Director Philippe Fonta, who talks about alternative fuels, energy-efficiency, clinker substitution and carbon capture.

To tie in with the location of the Global CemFuels Conference, there is also a detailed look at the cement industry of the UAE, as well as all of the latest cement news and prices.

The March 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine features all of the latest global cement news, a detailed look at key players and events in the Indian cement industry, the second article in our series on the use of alternative fuels around the world and a keynote article on the possible future of carbon credit prices in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.

There are also articles on slag beneficiation, lime technology and bulk handling, as well as a review of the recent Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition, which took place in Dubai, UAE.

The April 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine is a double-distribution special, which will be distributed at the forthcoming AFCM Cement Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam and the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference in Toronto, Canada.

To tie in with the locations of these events we have turned our regional focus to the cement industries of Canada and the 10 countries in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). We also include a plant report from the St Marys Bowmanville cement plant, which will be visited by delegates as part of the IEEE-IAS/PCA conference. Elsewhere, as well as the latest global cement news, the issue contains features on lubrication, explosion prevention and fans.

The May 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains all of the latest global cement news, as well as technical features on carbon capture and usage, new alternative fuels, the use of alternative fuels in Central Europe and a detailed review of a plant visit to Oman Cement Company in Muscat, Oman.

Elsewhere, to tie in with the location of the forthcoming 5th Global Cement Refractories and Maintenance Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, we turn our regular country focus feature to the bustling Turkish cement industry. The issue also has reviews of the recent IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference in Toronto, Canada and the AFCM Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The June 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine features all of the latest global cement industry news, as well as an extensive look at the UK cement industry (including alternative fuels), SRF preparation, kiln burners, refractories and palletising. Our plant review in this issue is of Afghanistan's only operational cement plant, the Ghori I Plant in Baghlan Province, which currently operates considerably below its installed capacity.

The July - August 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains all of the latest cement industry news and a host of alternative fuels features: Efficiency of SRF production; Alternative fuel opportunities from the oil refining sector, and; Alternative fuels in Eastern Europe.

The issue also carries a case-study of a packing plant system re-vamp and detailed reviews of the Chinese and Afghan cement industries, as well as reviews of the recent Global CemPower Conference and Loesche Seminar 2015.

The September 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains all of the latest global cement industry news, a look at the effects of the recently announced acquisition of Italcementi by HeidelbergCement/Italcementi and a raft of technical articles on waste heat recovery, alternative fuels, silo safety, conveying, compressed air and chromium analysis in cement.

This issue's national focus turns to Germany and we take a look at the use of alternative fuels in Italy, Portugal and Cyprus.

The October 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains all of the latest global cement industry news, and has articles on lime technology, plant automisation, optimisation, chains, alternative fuels, filters and gears.

The issue's national focus turns to Austria and we take an in-depth tour of the independent Akmenes Cementas plant in Lithuania.

The November 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains the usual mix of global cement industry news, features and technical analysis. Topics include the white cement sector, the heavy plant manufacturing industry, plant construction and planning, grinding aids, coolers, supplementary cementitious materials and process audits.

The issue also includes a look at the cement producers of Egypt to coincide with the location of the forthcoming 20th Arab-International Cement Conference & Exhibition in Cairo, and a detailed visit report from Azerbaijan's newest cement maker Norm Sement.

The December 2015 issue of Global Cement Magazine contains our annual look at the Top 10 global cement producers, ways to lower air pollution from the Chinese cement sector and articles on waste heat recovery, fans and lubrication.

This issue's geographical focus homes in on Brazil and Sri Lanka.

The January 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine - the world's most widely-read cement magazine - features articles on cement boards, well cement production, slag processing, chains, loading/unloading, fans and a look at the Indian cement industry in 2013. There are site visit reports from Celenit, an Italian cement board producer, and Union Cement, a well cement producer based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

The February 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine includes a number of alternative fuels features ahead of the 8th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition in Vienna, Austria. These include an interview on global alternative fuel trends with Dirk Lechtenberg of MVW Lechtenberg, an in-depth look at alternative fuels at the Lafarge Mannersdorf plant near Vienna and a detailed look at Unitherm's MAS burner. Also from Mannersdorf, there is a full technical breakdown of the plant's semi-dust SCR system, installed in 2012. We also look at gas filtration, quality control, grinding and have a full review of the Austrian cement industry.

The March 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine includes a number of environmentally-themed features ahead of the 2nd Global EnviroCem Conference & Exhibition in London, UK. These include a keynote article from the Cement Sustainability Initiative, three features on environmental abatement technologies and a look at global environmental emissions standards for the cement industry. We also look at lime industry contracts, oil well cement production trends, ship-unloading and a review of the recent and well-received Global Boards Conference & Exhibition.

The April 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine will be distributed at the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference in Washington, USA. Read insights from PCA Chairman Cary Cohrs and PCA Chief Economist Ed Sullivan as well as a detailed update on the state of play in the US cement industry and a plant visit report from the Essroc Martinsburg plant in West Virginia, the host of this year's IEEE-IAS/PCA field trip.

The May 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine has a review of the Brazilian cement industry, a plant visit report from InterCement's Ijaci plant and a visit report from Brazilian refractory manufacturer Magnesita - all to coincide with the 6th CBC Congresso do Cimento in São Paulo, Brazil. Other features include 150 years of Gebr. Pfeiffer, a detailed look at explosion venting and CO and NOx emission reduction.

Elsewhere there are features on bagging, packaging and palletising (along with a list of cement-relevant exhibitors from the forthcoming Interpack 2014 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany) and a wider look at refractory supplier contracts and news. There is additionally an interview with Oman Cement and one of the first reviews of the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference in Washington DC, USA.

The June 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine has a strong UK focus to coincide with the return of the Hillhead Quarry Show 2014 in Derbyshire on 24 - 26 June 2014. This includes a look at the key events of the UK cement industry over the past 12 months and a plant visit report from the Hanson Padeswood plant. There is also a focus on the cement-industry exhibitors that will be at Hillhead.

Elsewhere, we have a new study on the relationship between cement consumption and GDP/capita and a look at quarry rehabilitation. There is also a review of the recent Pfeiffer Convention, a look at abrasion-resistant fans and reports of milestones for Thorwesten and Hartop. There is also an interview with Spanish cement producer Cementos Molins.

The July - August 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine focuses on the European and Asian cement industries. Highlights include a review of the Hillhead 2014 show, which took place in Derbyshire on 24 - 26 June 2014, a visit to Cemex's cement plant in Rugby, UK and a detailed overview of the Chinese cement industry.

Take a look at Nick Sutherland's paper, 'Cool Runnings' on page 8, which describes the application of Solex's new plate cooler technology for cement cooling, or Global Cement's review of the importance of product branding in the cement industry (page 12). Elsewhere, we have reviews from the 3rd Global CemTrader Conference, which took place in London, UK in June 2014, as well as coverage of the Solids Dortmund event that took place in Dortmund, Germany in May 2014.

The September 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine has a decidedly German theme, with a review of the German cement industry, a visit report from the Cemex Rüdersdorf plant in Brandenburg and a look at pneumatic conveying at the Lafarge Karsdorf plant. This issue's technical submissions concern ID fan maintenance, sulphur dioxide generation during alternative fuel combustion and alternative fuel preparation from used wind turbine blades. There are also cement exhibitor previews for the forthcoming Powtech 2014 and RWM 2014 exhibitions.

The October 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine has a strong Russian focus with a detailed review of the Russian cement industry and a visit to BaselCement's new plant in Ryazan Oblast near Moscow. There are also features on lubrication, alternative fuels, lime production and thermal energy efficiency as well as all the latest global cement news and a picture review of the recent RWM Exhibition in Birmingham, UK.

The November 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine has a white cement focus, with a detailed look at the global white cement industry and a visit report from white cement-producing Aalborg Portland Cement in Denmark. Also included are articles on high-efficiency SNCR technology, product and contract news, the Moroccan cement industry and major events in the Middle Eastern cement industry so far in 2014.

The December 2014 issue of Global Cement Magazine features an excerpt from our annual top 100 global cement companies report, a technical article from Evonik Fibres on bag house materials and Dalog's paper on increasing the lifecylces of vertical roller mills. Global Cement's Peter Edwards reports on his recent visit to Norcem's Kjopsvik cement plant in Norway, the most northerly cement plant in the world. The December 2014 issue also has a detailed study of the cement industries of southern Africa and a review of the AUCBM 2014.