COVER STORYInnovation at WorkInnovation is driving advancement of technologies and growth of the cement packaging segment globally. India must be able to take part and reap benefits from them.“Hot air sealed block bottom bags most used for automation process” A spokesperson from Windmöller & Hölscher speaks on the challenges conventional cement packaging systems like PP, paper and HDPE bags are facing.VIEWPOINTWhy Indian cement plants excelThe Indian cement industry excels because of innovation. There is strong urge to think out of the box. The skill level is very high and training and retraining keep them abreast with the latest intechnology.FEATURE: FILTER BAGSAn effective pollution control device Over a period of time, baghouse has overtaken ESP in pollution control. In many cement plants, ESPs are getting replaced with a baghouse. Let us see the advantages of baghouse.Selection of proper filter media The fabric selection is based on process parameters with normal and worst duty conditions.BUDGET 2018Infra and housing proposals to spur cement growth Cement demand is expected to grow by 4 per cent to reach 300 million tonne in 2018-19. The number of infrastructure projects planned by the government are now in various phases where work is expected toprogress faster.