The conference was attended by representatives of most cement plants in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, cement producers from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Spain, Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Portugal, France, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Switzerland. The Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of St. Petersburg, the Association of Cement Makers, the largest Russian and international cement holdings were represented. Among the participants were representatives of banks and foundations investing in the cement industry and the construction of new cement plants, cement consumers, trading companies, many manufacturers of cement equipment and suppliers of services and materials. Such a composition of participants against the background of investment processes in the cement industry provided a wide range for fruitful contacts.
The conference program included 56 messages on a variety of topics. A large group of reports was devoted to the situation in the cement industry of the world, Russia and its neighbors, as well as investment opportunities. The subjects of communications of equipment and materials suppliers covered the current state of almost all stages of cement production and ways to achieve resource saving, environmental protection, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.
Of great interest was the extensive exhibition with more than 50 participants, where one could get acquainted with product samples, get expert advice, and discuss the details of cooperation. The exhibition provided an additional opportunity for close communication and solving specific issues.
By tradition, the conference was held in the famous Astoria Hotel, and ended with a gala dinner in the magnificent marble hall of one of the most beautiful Petersburg palaces, which was accompanied by a concert with the participation of outstanding artists.
The organizers of Petrocem are proud that the conferences are held with increasing success. A great contribution to this success was made by the active participation in the conference of its sponsors – general – EUROCEMENT group, Russia, as well as FLSmidth, Denmark; KHD Humboldt Wedag International, Germany; Aumund Foerdertechnik, Germany; BaselCement, Russia; PEG, Switzerland; Unitherm Cemcon, Austria; DISAB Engineering, Russia; St. Petersburg Electro-Technical Company, Russia; MacGREGOR Bulk AB, Sweden. The conference was supported by information sponsor International Cement Review, Great Britain, and the Ukrcement Association.
