Review: 24th Arab-International Cement Conference & Exhibition

摘要

The well-organised AICCE24 event took place at the luxurious Intercontinental Citystars in Cairo. The atmosphere was generally moderately upbeat amongst exhibitors, with projects and upgrades underway around the region, albeit that 'business could always be better.' It was notable that around 25% of exhibiting companies were Chinese, a larger proportion than ever before. Overcapacity and low cement prices were a common topic of conversation for cement producers, with alternative fuels being an increasingly popular option to try to decrease costs. The event featured over 50 presentations and only a flavour of the programme can be given here.