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ALLISON RISER - CPI PRESIDENT
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President and founder of Cement Performance International Ltd. Allison is a graduate in Fuel and Chemical Process Engineering and has worked in the cement industry for 18 years in a variety of technical, strategic and executive roles. She has a strong technical foundation and operations experience combined with commercial awareness and has enhanced the development of strategic alliances between technical and commercial skills. An individual with the ability to apply logical thought processes to any situation and communicate with people at all levels.
Technical Director and co-founder. Peter is a chemical engineer who has worked in the cement industry for over 35 years. He is a highly motivated professional with extensive experience in the cement manufacturing business. He has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the cement manufacturing process, together with management and executive experience both in the UK and international environments. He is a skilled practitioner in participatory management methods, linked with an enthusiasm for modern communications technologies.
Roger is a graduate Chemical Engineer with six years industrial experience, four of which have been within the Cement Industry. He has worked on two wet process plants optimising kiln outputs, improving environmental performance, leading operator training and assisting with capital projects. During his time within the industry he has developed a specific focus on cement milling, coal milling and flame theory. He also has significant experience with kiln control systems and data capture and analysis software.
Alan Lorimer is a chemical engineer who has worked in the Engineering Research and Engineering support groups in the cement industry since graduation from university in 1973. In the course of this he has worked in the UK, USA, Canada, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, India, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Technical work has included plant optimisation, kiln process control, flames, use of waste fuels, development of novel cement clinkers, high efficiency classifiers, kiln chains, process design, plant commissioning, plant assessments and development of works improvement plans and general problem solving.
Chris Holt is a very experienced cement process engineer with 35 years experience in the cement industry. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the technical and operational aspects of plant design and operation. He is skilled at plant technical evaluations, feasibility studies, project management and coordination, negotiations with equipment suppliers and commissioning. Is experienced in acquisition due diligences, and has particular expertise on environmental issues and climate change legislation. Additionally, he is a skilled trainer, and has successfully mentored younger and less experienced engineers.
MURRAY HISLOP
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Murray has a wealth of experience in the manufacture of cement through his 36 years of experience within the global cement industry working with Blue Circle Industries and latterly with Lafarge Cement UK. He has fulfilled most process and production roles on cement plant at home in the UK and in Africa before moving into various Technical Centre and Corporate roles. He is highly experienced in all manufacturing processes for the production in cement and has significant experience in the application of alternative fuels, emissions reduction, environmental management including permitting and EUETS.
An experienced Chartered Chemical Engineer with over 28 years service in Blue Circle Industries and Lafarge Cement UK. Chris has an extensive knowledge of the design and operation of process plant. A methodical approach to problem solving and good analytical skills combined with attention to detail. He is a good communicator, both verbally and written, and highly computer literate, and is able to work well both as an individual and as part of a team.
John Hawley is a highly practical process chemist with 35 years cement industry experience. His focus is all aspects of the cement manufacturing process form quarry through to the finished product, and has worked in cement operations and in technical service environments. He is very experienced trainer and an effective communicator at all levels in a plant environment.
BARRY SMITH
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Barry Smith is a kiln operations specialist with 40 years hands on experience in cement kiln processes. He has an extensive knowledge of all process types. He has worked in many different countries and cultures, focusing on the training and development of kiln operators in order to optimise operations. He is highly skilled at troubleshooting kiln operational problems and implementing successful new operations strategies. He has considerable practical expertise in kiln firing systems and flame optimisation. He has an established track record in achieving sustained increases in annual kiln outputs and reduced fuel consumptions.
An experienced Senior Process Operator with over twenty five years service in the cement industry. He has extensive knowledge in all aspects of the cement manufacturing process, in particular kiln burning and control room operation. Kevin has also extensive experience of alternative fuels having spent time in the Alternative Fuels team for Blue Circle. Kevin's strengths are working with kiln operators to optimise kiln operations and performance.
Andrew Rogers is a physics and chemistry graduate with a strong track record of product development initiatives on a global basis. He is highly experienced in product quality control including trouble-shooting, together with significant expertise on cement performance from the customer perspective. His specialised scientific skills covers experience with new/novel sensors, including laser particle size analysis (on-line and laboratory equipment) and gas analysis techniques (gas chromatography). Author of numerous technical evaluation reports including comparative assessment of alternative measurement techniques to enhance plant performance. Has strong analytical and problem solving skills, and is an excellent communicator and trainer.
Rob is a highly qualified and experienced cement professional. During his long career of over 40 years in the industry he as covered almost all of the production and chemistry roles on a cement plant before moving into more senior management positions. Furthermore Rob has worked in many different countries around the world and can therefore adapt his style to the requirements of the client and culture, and is comfortable dealing with either technical or management challenges.
Paul has 8 years experience in the cement industry, after 4 years in the Petrochemicals, Oil and Gas industries. Paul started his cement career at the Blue Circle Technical Centre, where he travelled extensively and was involved in Process Design, troubleshooting and Due Diligence work. After 4 years in the Technical Centre Paul moved to the Lafarge Cement works in Dunbar, where he specialised in alternative fuels, kiln output optimisation and quality improvement.
John Scott is a chemical engineer with 34 years experience of the international cement industry. He has considerable plant operational and quality control knowledge, having worked on plants in many countries around the world. His experience extends to the manufacture of white cement having spent several years as Plant Technical Manager on a large white cement plant. He has held the positions of process engineer, technical manager, production manager and works manager. He has been involved in the commissioning of six large modern cement plants and numerous plant improvement modifications. He is very experienced in the training of plant personnel.
BRIAN TRILL
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Brian is a chartered Mechanical Engineer and a member of the IMechE with over 40 years experience of the Cement Industry; Brian has a particular strength in identifying weaknesses, problem solving and applying solutions to improve profitability. Brian has worked in plant and technical centre environments, with the lalter being both in the UK and USA. He has been involved with training engineers, introducing Maintenance management programmes and new techniques and was the Blue Circle worldwide kiln expert. Brian has basic French language skills.
RALPH KNIGHT
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Ralph Knight is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with established expertise in bulk materials handling, including bulk storage, extraction and metering of materials, pneumatic pipeline, mechanical and hydraulic conveying. He is highly experienced in trouble-shooting, managing and training on critical issues such as cost, quality, safety and the environment. His track record includes major corporate projects and consultancy work world-wide.
Henry is a very experienced Electrical Engineer having over 28 year's service in the Cement Industry with both Blue Circle and Lafarge UK of which 20 years were as Chief Electrical Engineer in the UK and overseas, and latterly as the National Reliability Engineer UK, responsible for improving plant reliability, reducing energy and maintenance costs and minimising stores holdings; by implementation of Best Practices and Procedures, including RCA and CBM techniques and reviewing Plant Shutdown Practices.
He has project managed several multi-million pound automation and modernisation projects and been heavily involved with the change management necessary to facilitate integrated working and a more proactive stance on maintenance, safety and training.
Mike has over 30 years experience in the cement industry. Mike started in the industry as Chief Electrical Engineer in the UK, Africa and the Middle East before taking up a number of plant management roles in the UK. He has been instrumental in a number of change management programmes during his 14 years as plant manager and has a proven track record in proactive safety performance improvement. Mike is equally comfortable working at plant or corporate level and part of his role for CPI is mentoring and coaching management teams to improve performance and team-working.
Phil Kerton joined Blue Circle in about 1980. He led development projects related to kilns and the environment - as well as some non-cement projects. By 2001, he was Manager of Technical Information, being the company patent expert and involved in committees of the British Cement Association and Cembureau. He co-ordinated technical collaboration with other manufacturers, spending a time as Président of the Commission Chimique of the "Comité d'Etudes Techniques de l'Industrie Cimentière". Phil specializes in advising on aspects of environmental legislation and intellectual property rights and writes for international cement publications.
Ian McKane is a mechanical engineer who has risen to executive level in the cement industry. He has extensive experience of major projects and in working with consultancy clients. He has held senior positions in the industry becoming Group Chief Mechanical Engineer with global responsibilities for 30 cement plants.
JOHN EDISS
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John Ediss is a highly experienced cement electrical and process control engineer with a comprehensive knowledge of the technical and operational aspects of plant electrical and process control design and operation gained through multi-cultural experiences. He is skilled at plant technical evaluations, feasibility studies, project management and coordination, negotiations with equipment suppliers and commissioning. He can operate equally well in a plant or Corporate environment. He has managed a high quality team of electrical and process control engineers to implement new plant and plant improvement projects worldwide.
HUGH ARMITAGE
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Hugh Armitage is a civil engineer with over 40 years experience, his early career being spent as a consulting engineer followed by 20 years in the cement industry rising to the position of chief civil engineer in a major international cement company. This role demanded a wide band of technical interest in civil engineering works in general and, also, recognition of a sound knowledge of particular structures vital to the production process. In the Cement Industry these include silos, heavy foundations, structures subjected to machinery vibration, and construction materials subjected to aggressive environmental conditions under operating conditions. He has substantial expertise in maritime structures.
IAN SHEPHERD
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Ian Shepherd has 32 years professional experience in mineral exploration and evaluation, in the cement industry, the last 11 as head of a team of specialist geologists, responsible for ensuring the continued supply of the raw materials necessary to sustain the cement and allied operations worldwide for a major cement and aggregates company. His areas of expertise include Raw Material Exploration, Raw Material Evaluation and Quarry Operations.
A successful and senior chartered health & safety practitioner with more than 31 years, with professional experience in Health & Safety gained in 18 years in the cement industry including working for the world’s largest cement manufacturer and for 13 years as one of H.M. Inspector of Factories, Health and Safety Executive in the UK - one of the world’s most respected H&S Regulatory organisations. He has a wide experience of many industries, countries & serious accidents. Able to identify quickly the required technical and organisational improvements and recommend cost effective solutions.
Having worked at numerous locations both within the UK and overseas, Steve has the ability to communicate and demonstrate practically with people of varying skill levels and cultural backgrounds. The focus of his mechanical skills is primarily based on heavy continuous process equipment. His experience base has been developed in roles starting as an apprentice and rising to senior management roles. In recent years his main challenge has been the rollout of a National Reliability Strategy aimed at increasing plant run times through analysing failures and implementing fixes, as well as restructuring departments and improving skill levels to permit this to happen whilst achieving cost reductions.
A cement and concrete technical expert with an international reputation. Has been involved
in innovation in process improvement, in commissioning of three kiln lines and in project
management of major projects involving research and development and practical
implementation. Particular expertise involves chemical and physical evaluation of raw
materials and their processing for optimum efficiency for clinker and cement production
through to optimum quality of product.
President and founder of Cement Performance International Ltd. Allison is a graduate in Fuel and Chemical Process Engineering and has worked in the cement industry for 18 years in a variety of technical, strategic and executive roles. She has a strong technical foundation and operations experience combined with commercial awareness and has enhanced the development of strategic alliances between technical and commercial skills. An individual with the ability to apply logical thought processes to any situation and communicate with people at all levels.
Technical Director and co-founder. Peter is a chemical engineer who has worked in the cement industry for over 35 years. He is a highly motivated professional with extensive experience in the cement manufacturing business. He has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the cement manufacturing process, together with management and executive experience both in the UK and international environments. He is a skilled practitioner in participatory management methods, linked with an enthusiasm for modern communications technologies.
Roger is a graduate Chemical Engineer with six years industrial experience, four of which have been within the Cement Industry. He has worked on two wet process plants optimising kiln outputs, improving environmental performance, leading operator training and assisting with capital projects. During his time within the industry he has developed a specific focus on cement milling, coal milling and flame theory. He also has significant experience with kiln control systems and data capture and analysis software.
