The International Cement Research Group (ICRG)
Our experts are leaders in their fields, having worked extensively in the global cement industry as practicioners, managers, consultants and researchers covering all aspects of cement manufacturing from quarry to despatch and distribution.
Pre-investment
Surveys and feasibility studies for decision making- Market and technical analysis of business proposition to determine viability of project or capacity investment
- Geological survey and investigation report
- Raw material evaluation and quarry design
- Strategic location assessment
- Raw mix and process design
- Equipment criteria and specification
- Bid evaluation and equipment selection
- Macroeconomic analysis
- Market study: supply and demand forecasting
- Competition analysis
- Pricing and profit ability assessment
- Analysis of commercial opportunities, including business model development and evaluation
- Bankable feasibility studies: financial analysis and modeling: profitability, cash flow, return on investment, pro-forma accounts, sensitivity and risk analysis, real options for strategic investment decisions
Operational Performance, Consulting & Training
Benchmarking- Energy efficiency
- Equipment productivity
- Maintenance
- Manpower productivity
- Environmental performance and emissions
- Grinding & milling systems
- Kiln process chemistry
- Kiln refractories
- Factory maintenance
- Quality control
- Sales & distribution
- Environmental consulting: biodiversity, opportunities for energy saving, CO2 abatement, alternative fuels
- Bespoke training covering: quarrying, raw material preparation, pyroprocessing and kiln chemistry, cooling, clinker grinding (online remote training option available)
- Market forecasting
- Supply and demand analysis
- Positioning and pricing strategies
- Market entry strategies
Plant Construction / Project Implementation
- Project co-ordination
- Costing and equipment procurement
- Tender evaluation
- Project management of mechanical, electrical, process and civil engineering
- Project monitoring / supervision of critical activities
- Installation and commissioning of plant
- Production planning and delivery schedules
- Human resources and training
Cement Trade & Distribution
For rapid, reliable and competitive cement and clinker shipping and trading services, our experts are able to advise on both short- and long-term supply contracts, suitability of trading partners, supply logistics, port, handling and distribution services.- Cement shipping advisory services
- Shipping and trade reports
- Import and export services
- Cement and clinker distribution
Strategy, Business Planning, M&A
Strategy- Industry trends and business implications
- Assess market conditions and competition
- Identify and target business opportunities
- Assess strategic investment decisions
- Develop market entry strategies
- Identification of investment opportunities
- Achieving fair value for an asset
- Assistance in negotiations
- Due diligence
- Technical evaluation including assessment of plant condition, historical performance, lifetime of assets
- Financial valuation