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ICR reviews the top multinationals’ annual performance, SNIC reports on Brazil’s cement market and Itacamba reveals its tyre co-processing project.

Low-carbon cement drives new plant building, AKD Research reviews Pakistan’s growth cycle and Tarmac’s Tunstead Quarry establishes its future strategy.

Thailand’s cement market receives infrastructure lifeline, while ICR visits Holcim's Tilbury cement terminal. Limak Cement also details its low-carbon cement developments.

China’s 15th Five Year Plan is set to revive the cement industry, Fadia Investment assesses cement investment in Kenya and ICR interviews Susan McGarry of Ecocem.

The US cement sector is shaken up by imports and opportunities, Avesta Investment Group assesses Uzbekistan’s market and Çimsa reports on its Houston plant.

Indonesia’s oversupplied cement market is studied by MNC Sekuritas, Nordic cement producers face low demand and ICR talks exclusively with Ciment de Sibline’s CEO.

Holtec Consulting surveys mega infrastructure projects in the GCC, Attijari Global Research assesses Morocco’s cement industry and Saudi Arabia’s net-zero goal is discussed.

ICR outlines the cement sector’s year ahead, while AITEC President, Stefano Gallini, shares Italy’s pathway to decarbonisation and Caribbean Cement’s modernises its Rockfort cement plant.

The MPA discusses the UK cement industry, while Mazi Asset Management investigates cement production in Nigeria. Meanwhile, Cemex and ITESM explore the potential for recycled aggregates in concrete.

ICR reviews the bustling cement markets of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Beaumont Bailey talks about industry recruitment and a new grinding process for composite cements is revealed.

VDZ forecasts cement demand growth in Germany, while Fiin Group charts a revival in Vietnam’s cement sector. FLSmidth reports on its CircFuel project and Cemex assesses MSW in Mexico.

Oficemen reports on Spain’s export competitiveness, ICR reviews North Africa and ESG Ventures Asia analyses the financial impact of decarbonisation.

ICR highlights the leading multinationals, electric kiln technologies are analysed, while SNIC focusses on Brazil’s low-carbon economy, and Avesta Investment Group reports from Uzbekistan.

Discover the latest locations for new cement plants and expansion projects in the ICR July Issue. TÜRKCIMENTO reveals multiple challenges for Turkish producers and ICR interviews CMA President, Neeraj Akhoury.

ICR talks exclusively with Geun-Sik Jeon, president of The Korea Cement Association. Australia’s Olympics will promote low-carbon cement, while Conch and Huawei plan to lead a digital revolution.

In this issue, ROI Economic Consulting assesses cement trade in the Graceland region of USA, China tackles decarbonisation and FLSmidth Cement lowers energy consumption.

India’s cement sector expects production rise and Romanian cement demand is boosted by house construction. As tariffs increase, ICR reviews US import terminals.

ICR charts CCS flagship projects while CarbStrat investigates CCUS implementation in Europe. ASOCEM highlights Peru’s vibrant cement market and Shree Cement optimises kiln operation.

In this issue, we review the GCC region’s demand for infrastructure, while ICR interviews Arabian Cement’s CEO, Sergio Alcantarilla. Riyadh Cement reveals its new dual-purpose white and grey cement line.

ICR interviews Erkam Kocakerim, Global CEO of Limak Cement, and forecasts world cement demand in 2025. KHD Humboldt Wedag reports on Africa’s calcined clay potential and MAAG repairs a vertical roller mill.

West Africa moves closer towards cement self-sufficiency, Cementir highlights its D-Carb range, and Japan targets carbon capture and the circular economy.

ICR interviews NCB Director General Dr LP Singh and reviews the India’s cement capacity expansion. Chinese investment arrives in Tunisia. Cemtech Europe 2024 talks decarbonisation.

Germany’s cement sector is primed for a reshuffle. Ciments du Maroc employs CO 2 utilisation at Saif. ICR interviews Çimsa’s CEO, and Redshaw Advisors outlines CBAM for Turkish producers.

Ahead of Cemtech Europe, there is optimism for the Polish cement sector. ICR interviews Dr Avi Shultz, US Department of Energy’s IEDO. VDZ looks at German CO2 infrastructure.

ICR reviews the top cement producers’ corporate year, while CMPRO and QazCem consider the Kazakhstan market. Meanwhile, Ecuador has launched its decarbonisation roadmap.

China’s cement industry targets low emissions. ICR reviews new plant projects, including BUA Cement’s Sokoto Line 5. Meanwhile, FIDEtechnology introduces new grinding technology.

ICR reviews the Indonesian and Nigerian markets. Asia Cement restores biodiversity, Di Matteo talks dosing, and Malvern Panalytical and Online Control optimise Ciments Vigier’s raw mill.

ICR features the US Northern Rockies and an interview with Massimo Toso, CEO and president of Buzzi Unicem USA. ICR also highlights Holcim Ste Genevieve’s expansion project.

ICR speaks with José Maria Magrina, CEO of Heidelberg Materials. Coolbrook and SaltX Technologies prepare to scale-up electric kilns, while market reports cover eastern Europe and Iraq.

ICR interviews Mehmet Ali Ceylan, Medcem’s CEO. Mannok Cement installs FLSmidth’s FUELFLEX® Pyrolyzer and Mexico moves ahead on its decarbonisation path.

The Gulf Cooperation Council region looks to rebuild cement demand, CBMI converts a grey cement line to white production in Algeria and Gebr Pfeiffer delivers a new vertical roller mill to SemeyCement, Kazakhstan.

BNP Paribas Exane previews the cement sector in 2024, while ICR reviews the world’s carbon capture projects. Thailand’s industry transitions to low-emissions and digital twin technology is explored.

EFG Hermes assesses Nigeria’s cement sector, PT Cemindo Gemilang optimises its Bayah plant and Sika Services reveals the potential of 3D concrete printing.

Prime Securities reviews the benefits of Egypt’s quota system and ICR features leading CO2 capture projects from Heidelberg Materials, NEXE and HERCCULES.

Germany tackles CO 2 reduction and Australia invests in grinding facilities. ICR chats to First Graphene’s CEO about trials at Hope Cement and CEMEX talks water management.

Türkçimento outlines reconstruction plans in Turkey following the earthquakes. Mitsubishi and Hanson UK talk about carbon capture at Padeswood while TPI Polene establishes its goal to reach net zero in 2043.

In August Brazil’s cement market and the annual multinational corporate profiles head up a packed Latin American issue. ICR also features a China cement industry review and Holcim’s calcined clay project at Saint-Pierre-la-Cour.

ICR July reviews the latest global cement plant orders, while ASOCEM focusses on Peru’s cement sector. KHD Humboldt Wedag looks at alternative fuels in Asia and the WCA investigates NOx reduction.

Pablo Hofelich, thyssenkrupp Polysius CEO, talks decarbonisation. ICR visits the Cam Pha cement plant while FiinGroup reviews Vietnam’s cement sector in anticipation of Cemtech Asia 2023.

EBL Securities assesses Bangladesh’s cement industry and ICR interviews Onur Atakay from Sintek. Hydrogen applications are explored by NovoHydrogen while Titan America reports on its cement terminal upgrades.

ICR interviews Grant Quasha, CEO of Eco Materials Technologies, and highlights US southwest-central markets. FLSmidth grinds PLC and thyssenkrupp installs a polytrack cooler in Germany.

ICR discusses ‘Plants of Tomorrow’ technology with Juan Romero of Holcim, Ciments Calcia digitises its rail transport and Avesta Investment Group analyses cement production in Uzbekistan.

ICR visits Green Cement Factory LLC in Dubai and features the GCC, Libyan and Algerian cement markets. A3 & Co considers decarbonisation in the built environment.

ICR welcomes the New Year in with BNP Paribas Exane’s cement sector overview, MalvernPanalytical’s Industry 4.0 outlook, Loma Negra L’Amalí Line II as well as Polish and Indonesian market reviews.

Optimitive and Titan Cement explain closed-loop AI. Holcim and Heidelberg Materials’ decarbonisation paths are reviewed, and we look at the cement industries of Nigeria and Colombia.

ICR interviews Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, MD of Nuvoco Vistas. CEMEX explores low-carbon transport while Calderys and HarbisonWalker International develop alkali-resistant refractories.

ICR October reports on Germany’s decarbonisation drive and on sustainability projects of its producers. Smart plants and energy efficiency as well as ball mills are also taking centre stage.

Oficemen outlines Spain’s road to net zero, ICR learns of Ecocem’s ultra-low cement mega projects and Cementos Molins welcomes readers to its Sant Vicenç dels Horts plant.

August’s ICR issue features our annual corporate profiles of the top six multinationals. SNIC highlights Brazil’s cement market and Cementos Argos showcases its Cartagena cement terminal in Colombia.

ICR reports on the latest plant projects and Mexico’s cement sector while CEO Carlos Choy talks about Caliza Cemento INKA’s achievements and plans. Calcined clays and grinding aids form the issue’s technical backbone.

Schneider Electric talks to ICR on next-generation plants, while LEK Consulting reports on Indonesia’s cement sector. Cemex summarises its quarry rehabilitation projects and Adbri Ltd describes its Kwinana grinding terminal.

ICR interviews Cemex CEO, Fernando A González. Furthermore, ROI Consulting reviews three southwest US states and HeidelbergCement details its US$600m Mitchell plant modernisation project.

The Chinese Cement Association reports on the industry’s efforts to decarbonise, while Ukrcement details Ukraine cement sector. ICR also has a special report on CCUS projects and an interview with Oficemen.

The Japan Credit Association reports on how domestic cement producers are accelerating decarbonisation, while ICR interviews Christian Pfeiffer MD, Martin Paterson, as well as Ecocem’s MD, Conor O’Riain, and Union Cement CEO, Vijay Somani.

U-Capital checks GCC cement prospects on the back of surging oil prices. Industry Insight outlines challenges in South Africa’s cement market while Black Rock discusses African cement and clinker trade.

New plant projects, DSG Consultant's Mediterranean clinker and cement trade review and the GCCA's Roadmap bring in the New Year, along with a special profile of Medcem Cement in Turkey.

Siemens looks at the future of digitalisation, while EFG Hermes checks on capacity additions in Nigeria. In the UK, ICR reviews the cement sector’s decarbonisation goals and revisits the history of Blue Circle.

ICR reports on Cemtech’s “Decarbonising the Cement Industry” virtual event and analyses India’s potential for cement growth. Rockwell Automation’s energy consumption methods are also discussed.

VDZ outlines the German cement sector’s decarbonisation strategy, Eggersmann talks about a new MSW processing facility in Iraq and TURKCIMENTO reports on why cement producers are looking closely at EU climate investments.

Europe’s transition to green cement is key in ICR’s September issue as we interview Carbon Clean’s CEO and see decarbonising the cement sector is also on the minds of Exane BNP Paribas, Chryso, Air Products and others.

In this issue we highlight calcined clays with FLSmidth, Carlos Aramburo, Dynamis and FCT Combustion. ICR interviews Cementir, and provides insights on Brazil and Peru’s cement markets.

ICR reviews new plant projects, while Credit Suisse explains what is propping up cement demand in Mexico and Claudius Peters details its packaging solutions for LafargeHolcim’s Mérida plant.

Attijari Global Research provides an update on Morocco’s cement sector, Maschinenfabrik Köppern GmbH improves roller press performance with separator upgrade and Area Impianti reviews NOx abatement solutions.

ICR looks at the construction spending outlook for cement demand in Florida, and LafargeHolcim talks on more-sustainable cement production. FLSmidth tackles the complexities of alternative fuels planning in North America.

GS Expert reviews the prospects for an upturn in Russian cement, Cem’In’EU reports on its new Rhône Ciments grinding plant and FLSmidth launches ECS/ProcessExpert® V8.5.

In this issue, ICR reports on China’s commitment to move past ‘peak carbon’ and GS-Expert reviews the central Asian markets of Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan.

ICR speaks exclusively to Solomon Baumgartner-Aviles, CEO of Lafarge Egypt. Kuwait’s cement industry is also in focus, while CBMI Construction outlines its 2x6000tpd Biskria Cement project.

ICR highlights newly-completed cement plant projects and Afrinvest reports on Nigeria’s bustling cement market. We also have an exclusive interview with Adam Auer, president of the Cement Association of Canada.

In this issue Holtec Consulting explores the Philippines cement market, while ICR reports on Republic Cement’s ecoloop initiative. Meanwhile, McKinsey & Co Inc looks at the 21st century cement plant.

ICR November 2020 discusses India’s historic fall in cement demand in FY21, EFG Hermes investigates Saudi Arabia’s long-term potential and Cemtech reports on its first virtual conference on decarbonising the cement industry.

ICR October Issue reports on Germany’s recent investments in the cement sector and Limak Holding assesses the disruption to Côte d’Ivoire’s cement market by the pandemic. We also interview Papua New Guinea’s latest plant builders.

Oficemen extols the virtues of Spanish cement’s digital future, Syndicat Français de I’Industrie Cimentière reports on the French sector post-lockdown and TÇMB updates readers on Turkey’s flourishing exports.

ICR interviews Flavio Aidar, CEO of InterCement, and reviews Brazil’s cement market as it looks to the government stimulus package. The August issue also includes the corporate profiles of the leading cement companies.

This issue has an exclusive report by Japan Credit Agency on the Japanese cement market, while DSG Consultants analyse trading in the Mediterranean. ICR’s new plant completions round-up includes news on the latest greenfield projects.

The June Issue leads with a review of the Malaysian cement market by LEK Consulting. Furthermore, ICR speaks to Dr Weiping Ma, CEO of West China Cement, and reports on the impact of COVID-19 on demand and pricing.

In this issue we report on Colombia’s growing cement capacity, while our Nordic review charts cement demand in northern Europe. ICR also has interviews with HeidelbergCement and the GCCA.

In this issue we highlight the southwest US states, while the PCA’s Ed Sullivan provides a US economic outlook. GS-Expert LLC considers Russia’s target cement growth in 2020. King & Spalding LLP investigates carbon border taxes.

In this issue ICR features an exclusive interview with Dengbang Gao, chairman of Conch Group. FLSmidth's CEO, Thomas Schulz, launches Mission Zero and Annexure Financial Solutions details the Uzbekistan cement market.

Following the publication of The Global Cement Report, 13th Edition, ICR February 2020 reviews the state of the industry. U-Capital assesses the GCC region and ICR interviews Philipp Leutiger on LafargeHolcim’s ‘Plants of Tomorrow’.

S&P Global Ratings reviews Mexico’s cement market, while ICR looks at the job of rebuilding Iraq. Khaled El Dokani, Lafarge Iraq CEO is also interviewed along with Ian Riley of the World Cement Association.

ICR interviews McInnis Cement’s management team on its North American distribution network and talks to Franz-W Aumund, president of Aumund Group, on the company’s approaching centenary.

ICR reviews India’s April-June performance, while Al-Rajhi Capital looks at the Saudi cement market. Thyssenkrupp reveals the new 2.2Mta Sigus cement plant in Algeria.

ICR interviews Ülkü Özcan, CEO of Çimsa, and the TCMB highlights the Turkish cement sector. In addition, ICR looks at Germany’s efficiency upgrades.

ICR interviews Raoul de Parisot, president of Cembureau, and Guy Sidos, chairman/CEO of Vicat Group. International reports focus on Poland’s fast-growing market and Senegal’s development strategy.

ICR August highlights corporate profiles of the leading multinationals, ADOCEM’s focus on investment in the Dominican Republic and an interview with Marcelo Castelli, Votorantim’s global CEO.

ICR reviews cement plant projects around the world. ICEM Co sees a bright future for Iran’s cement sector. Gebr Pfeiffer reports on its recent orders in Nepal as the country plans to expand its export operations.

LEK Consulting overviews the Southeast Asian cement sector ahead of Cemtech Asia 2019, while Standard Investment Bank analyses overcapacity in Kenya’s market. Siam City Cement discusses Thailand’s first smart plant.

ICR charts a course along the Central Plains’ modernised cement plants while Ed Sullivan of the PCA briefs readers on the US economic forecast. GCCA’s Claude Lorea and Andrew Minson are interviewed on CO2 emissions.

ICR interviews Pavlo Kachur, chairman of Ukrcement, ahead of UkrCemFor 2019. GS-Expert assesses when Russia’s cement market will pick up while Industrial Info Resources reports on Kazakhstan’s vibrant cement sector.

China’s attempt to balance cement demand and supply is reviewed, while LEK Consulting reports on South Korea’s consolidating cement sector. ICR interviews Boston Consulting on China’s One Belt, One Road’ programme.

U-Capital reviews the GCC cement sector, while Alpha Mena’s focus is on north African operations. ICR highlights Calix’s Direct Separation technology at Lixhe cement plant and Buzzi Unicem reflects on 25 years of the Horomill.

ICR reviews cement plant projects completed in 2018, while Dangote Cement reviews Rep Congo’s cement market. ICR also has an exclusive interview with MI Cement’s CEO and details the robust market of Bangladesh.

The December 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Holcim's turnover rises by 34 per cent and clinker. volumes jump to 83Mt in the first nine months of 2005. HeidelbergCement improves margins, Cimpor's turnover increases and Lafarge makes more acquisitions in China.

The November 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cemex' turnover rises in the first nine months of 2005. Lafarge now finds the going tough in North Ameria. Anhui Conch sees net profits fall, while Orascom moves into Spain and output to improve in Pakistan.

The October 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Lafarge announces that Bruno Lafont will be its next chief executive. Cemex expects five per cent YoY EBITDA rise. GCC buys large share of Soboce.

The September 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Holcim records a turnover rise of 24.6 per cent to €5077m for 1HO5. HeidelbergCement sees 1HO5 turnover rise by 7.9 per cent. Anhui Conch suffers from anti-inflation measures.

The August 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cemex receives turnover boost from RMC inclusion. ACC to upgrade Chaibasa plant. Schwenck reduces shares in HeidelbergCement.

The July 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cemex increases estimated savings. Hanson expects 1H profits advance. Lafarge begins construction of a new plant at Hidalgo, Mexico Dyckerhoff to rationalise production base.

The June 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. HeidelbergCement 1Q05 has turnover rise 0.6 per cent. Lafarge reiterates 6-8 per cent company growth in 2005. Romanian watchdog fines cement producers.

The May 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. All the essential news from the global cement industry. Cemex reports a good start to the year despite lower domestic sales. Camargo Correa buys Loma Negra and St Lawrence withdraws its Greenport, NY plans.

The April 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. HeidelbergCement to lower dividend payment while Dykerhoff announces earnings increases. Europe's progressive drive by ICR Research. In parallel with the enlargement of the European Union, Central Europe is undergoing...

The March 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Volumes rise for HeidelbergCement. Titan is boosted by US turnover, while Lafarge also sees turnover increase. Nation building by Tom Armstrong.

The February 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Details of the Tsunami damage at Lafarge Andalas, Indonesia plus Cemex 4Q results and.. Let the good times roll by Tom Armstrong. Oman's cement producers are piling on extra capacity to their plants as cement...

The January 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. price-hike forecast; Gresik deal inches closer; more shortages in Vietnam; record figures for Spain. Azerbaijan's growth potential by David Hargreaves. Azerbaijan is aiming to rebuild its cement industry on the back...

The December 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. All the essential news from the global cement industry. Mexican prices show Mary Nour effect. Holcim maintains comfortable progress.

The November 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cemex reports strong 3Q results with most markets seeing a rise in volumes. Lafarge registers 5.7 per cent turnover advance and inaugurates Beocin factory in Romania. Meanwhile HeidelbergCement announces job cuts...

The October 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. All the essential news from the global cement industry. Lafarge widens 1H margins as its cement sales rise in Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Mediterranean. Italcementi, CRH and Titan also see 1H turnover up.

The September 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. HeidlebergCement report higher turnover on the back of Far Eastern acquisitions. Dyckerhoff sees better prices in Germany. Mary Nour remains in Mexican limbo.

The August 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Lafarge's first half cement volumes rise 13.6 per cent. Mary Nour is barred from entering Mexico's Tampico port. ACC announces gains, Rinker doubles its profit growth and Malaysia's YTL Cement invests in Indonesia.

The July 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Including cement investment plans for Thailand's biggest conglomerate, details of Taiheiyo's year-end performance and reports of more Indian consolidation on the cards as Cimpor eyes new opportunities. Patience remains...

The June 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Holcim records an excellent start in the first quarter of 2004. HeidelbergCement and Italcementi raise respective turnovers. Alsed cement plant opens in Romania and an independent viewpoint on US cement shortfall.

The May 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cemex announces a 13 per cent YoY increase in net sales for 1Q 2004. Lafarge and Titan acquire Beni Suef Cement as a joint venture. Semapa sells its stake in fellow domestic cement producer, Cimpor.

The April 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. All the essential news from the global cement industry. HeidlebergCement sees its EBITDA level fall by over 10 per cent and Lafarge’s operating profit also drops. Meanwhile, CRH buys a large stake in Secil and cost...

The March 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Lafarge posts an underlying rise in turnover of 4.6 per cent, but HeidelbergCement reports a decline and Italian producers see mixed results, Emissions trading schemes are a few years off. Rumeli Holding's assets are...

The February 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cemex sees a nine per cent increase in turnover for 2003; Holcim public offer for Apasco shares; Taiwan demand increase; Loma Negra expansion; Nuh-Holcim deal; EU upholds fines; Florida Rock cement boost.. Oil...

The January 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. RMC plans to sell its stake in Adelaide Brighton, Lafarge in Poland, RMC appoints new Group Chief Executive, Iran sells state-run cement plant, Holcim invests in Romania and Lafarge Halla pulls out of Tong Yang....

The December 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR provides an update of cement and building material market prospects in Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. FCT Combustion Pty Ltd explains why the combustion system is a critical part of the...

The November 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Difficult times for France mean a drop in demand for cement and building materials, a slow but stable housing market and worker discontent. While Switzerland has seen a fall in cement sales, it leads the way in the...

The October 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The improving economy and a revitalised construction sector is indicates a better year ahead for Mexican cement producers. In readiness for APCAC’s annual conference, ICR samples the mood in Puerto Rico. Delegates...

The September 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Ahead of Cemtech Lisbon 2003, ICR reports on the Portuguese cement producers who are still taking advantage of the wider opportunities for further growth and strong cement sales overseas. ICR interviews Professor...

The August 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The top 11 international cement producers’ latest corporate reports are detailed along with forecasts and company viewpoints. Lafarge © Dyckerhoff * RMC. Dr Clark investigates problems arising during clinker...

The July 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Excess capacity, falling demand and heavy fines have all rained down on German cement producers which face yet another tough year ahead. ICR surveys developments from Germany's leading equipment suppliers. Secondaty...

The June 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. As the Russian economy picks up cement producers are seeing a steady rise in production and sales. Filaret Galchev, chairman of the Board of Eurocement, talks to ICR about his investment plans for Russia's leading...

The May 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Edward Sullivan, PCA, reveals his economic outlook for the US cement industry. ICR reviews the latest cement projects underway in USA and Canada. ICR analyses Myanmar, Asia’s secretive cement market.

The April 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The Chinese cement market continues to raise and improve its production capacity. as government spending and property construction boost demand. Emerson Process Management installs digital automation at the highest...

The March 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR highlights the Japanese cement industry which is finding ways to equate excess cement capacity with reduced demand. Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Fluidized Bed Advanced Kiln System. Japan reduces pollution and...

The February 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The Spanish cement sector anticipates a slowdown in demand growth. Cementos Portland invests in a new kiln at Alcala de Guadaira in Spain. John Krejci of FLSmidth describes terminal upgrades on the Mississippi...

The January 2003 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Egypt is back in focus with producers facing low selling prices and overcapacity Can exports offer a short-term solution? Keystone Cement’s Cross-Bar cooler from FLSmidth has apparently led to significant...

The December 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. TCR surveys the Italian cement market as domestic producers look to recapture their top ranking within the European arena. A round-up of refractory advances from the industry's leading suppliers. Refratechnik,...

The November 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR surveys economic and cement prospects in Middle East countries. Michael Clark calculates how to measure plant performance correctly. A review of this year’s successful Cemtech Conference held in Athens, Greece.

The October 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Brazilian cement demand shows little appetite for growth which may lead the Votorantim Group to push its top brands in other regional markets. ICR reports on the pace of Latin American developments and details...

The September 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reviews the German cement industry which has seen a decline in sales, a price war and a Cartel Office raid in recent months. How will it now fare in the after- math of the August floods? A special insight into...

The August 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The annual ICR review of corporate profiles details the financial aspects and. development policies of the world’s leading cement producers. Lafarge * Holcim * Cemex * HeidetbergCement © Italcementi * Taiheiyo *...

The July 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The Chinese cement industry continues to maintain growth, resulting in a much greater need for new plant and higher technology. Imports also start to make their presence felt. ICR attends the opening ceremony of...

The June 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR’s latest review of the Austrian market indicates that while activity levels have been subdued there are now some signs of a renewal. ICR reports on independent Austrian producer, Leube Baustoffe, Salsburg, which is...

The May 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Is the US economy on course for recovery? Rob Roy follows events post 9/11 and suggests that cement markets are looking for a sizeable rebound in 2002. The Canadian cement market has made some useful gains in recent...

The April 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR visits Switzerland and looks at the apparent ease at which local cement producers have expanded secondary fuel burning while reducing emissions. A visit to Jura Cement looks at some recent technology advances, not...

The March 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR views the Vietnam Cement Corporation’s new Hoang Mai facility. Vietnam's cement industry shows continued strong expansion - an exclusive new report from ICR Research. ‘A whistlestop tour of the ASEAN region,...

The February 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reports on how New York cement markets will most likely respond to the effects of 11 September. A compilation of the latest international cement plant projects. After years of over supply, Saudi Arabian cement...

The January 2002 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reports on Titan Cement Company as it prepares for its centenary year. Cimpor’s Souselas plant in Portugal undergoes a revamp and receives an SF cooler. PT Semen Baturaja, in Indonesia, upgrades to a BMH...

The December 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR’s report on the AUCBM conference and exploration of the UAE cement industry. Deutsche Bank analyses the construction market and forecasts future trends. The implementation of Datamine resource management tools...

The November 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. TCR visits Rugby Cement’s new plant which is now running close to full capacity. Bertrand Collomb of Lafarge looks at the challenges facing the cement industry. C Greco details three Tecent case studies relating to...

The October 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Serbian cement is about to enter a new era as privatisation gets underway. ICR visit Windméller & Holscher’s new sack line designed for the cement industry. Priiente explain why more plant managers are seeing the...

The September 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The years’ financial and market review of the leading global cement producers. © Lafarge * Blue Circle * Holcim * Cemex * Heidelberger ® Italcementi._—* ‘Taiheiyo * Dyckerhoff = RMC * Cimpor * Votorantim * Buzzi...

The August 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. In an exclusive interview, ICR talks to Eng Antonio de Sousa of Cimpor about recent developments and future prospects for this Portuguese cement leader. ICR visits Sinai White Cement company’s newly operational white...

The July 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR visits Nasicecement in Croatia, one of the few surviving independent cement producers in Europe. Now in the process of modernising its plant, Nasicecement is growing fast and has plans to develop into other...

The June 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR examines Europe's cement industry and future growth trends. ICR reports on Loesche’s ‘Discussions of the Round Table ‘ seminar. A visit to the Cementos Nacionales plant in the Dominican Republic.

The May 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR features the cement market where the 43rd IEEE-IAS/PCA meeting will be held. ICR reports on the outlook for the US cement industry in 2001. Dr Clark discusses the practice of adding calcium flouride to cement raw...

The April 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reports on Taiwan’s cement industry which is is facing renewed production and pricing pressures and, not least, cheap imports. In this special Intercem Asia 2001 review, ICR learns that Asia and the Pacific Rim...

The March 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. As Hong Kong gets ready to host this month's Intercem Asia conference, ICR looks at the local marketplace which has seen its fortunes dip in recent times. ICR reviews China's leading cement producer Anhui Conch...

The February 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR gives a global overview on last years’ activity in the cement industry. © On top of the world - Lafarge * In pursuit of quality * A scent of success * Spotlight on Ciments Francais. Reinhold A Errath presents...

The January 2001 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reports on the opening of Sinai Cement Company's new grey cement plant. Otto Jung of Gebr Pfeiffer details ways of assessing grinder performance. Jean-Christophe Lefévre-Moulenq, discusses the impact of energy...

The December 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR specialists review recent developments in Afghanistan's cement industry. Mr V Jaganathan details technical developments achieved by Madras Cement Ltd. An investigation into the probable causes behind brown...

The November 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reports on the latest developments in the Greek cement sector. Lane Roberts of Dome Technology Inc, reports on dome installation projects and the utilisation of domes for cement storage in the Middle East. Dr...

The October 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reports on the cement producers that are investing in Romania’s future. Commissioning Europe's largest kiln at Cementownia Ozarow plant. Peter Rieper of BMH Claudius Peters GmbH discusses bagging technology.

The September 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. A review of the Austrian cement industry ahead of Cemtech 2000. Analysts Merrill Lynch and ICR invited to speak at the IFC seminar in Washington. A special extended feature on the factors influencing Pakistan's...

The August 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ‘Andrew P Smith of the ABN AMRO Group investigates the driving forces behind the current trends for cement companies to consolidate and expand their markets. He reports that it is not just the major cement companies...

The July 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR surveys the underlying economic demand and supply for cement in Germany. Reports on the leading players in the German cement industry including the regional activities of Heidelberger Zement, Dyckerhoff, RMC,...

The June 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. |ICR’s research team takes an in-depth look at the Chinese cement industry. In the first of this two part review, we examine the current market and major players. Tom Ireland of Holderbank presents his winning paper on...

The May 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Despite the seemingly ever-increasing demand for cement throughout much of the United States, it has been suggested that a recession may be just around the corner. ICR examines current and future prospects for the US...

The April 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Paris plays host to the Intercem 2000 conference at a time when France is enjoying its highest cement consumption levels for seven years. Lawrence Amboldt puts the French cement market under the microscope and focuses...

The March 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. In January, SG Securities hosted a meeting on the subject of Middle Eastern cement markets in London, which was attended by some of the region’s most prominent players. ICR went along to assess the potential of this...

The February 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Spain’s cement industry is currently experiencing a return to more prosperous times, with promise of this activity continuing for a few years ahead. In this report, ICR looks at the Spanish market, its motivation,...

The January 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Blue Circle signs Alexandria agreement * CDC swops debt for equity in Bolivia * Privatisation begins in Nigeria - bagged imports banned. The Brazilian cement market is displaying some promising characteristics as it...

The December 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The Bolivian cement sector is back in focus with local markets improving, a new kiln line close to the capital La Paz, and some interesting corporate developments set on reshaping the industry sector. Firing...

The November 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Reporting from the successful Intercem Americas conference, ICR sails through the Caribbean seas with the help of expert local pilot Dr Rollin Bertrand, Group Chief Executive of Trinidad Cement. Dalmacijacement...

The October 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR’s conference review details highlights from the two day Cemtech meeting held last month at the Royal Garden Hotel, London. UK cement markets under review. Independent analyst, Lawrence Amboldt, takes a measued...

The September 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Credit Lyonnais Securities discuss the fundamental turning, point now facing the European cement market with a special emphasis on recent and likely corporate developments. Bridging the divide ICR reviews the...

The August 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cement Review ; 15 Reporting on the leaders. Included are informative profiles of Holderbank, Lafarge, Cemex, Italcementi, Blue Circle, Heidelberger, RMC, Dyckerhoff and Cimpor. ICR’s American correspondent Rob Roy...

The July 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. In the first of three Scandinavian reports by David Hargreaves, the health of the Swedish cement industry is gauged - post-recession and pre-Heidelberger! New owner moves into position. An upturn in fortunes and the...

The June 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Germany — hold those horses! Apparently no signs of real sustained growth visible from the German cement sector, although market conditions might, at last, be improving. Meanwhile, German producer Heidelberger Zement...

The May 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reports on top producers’ potential to control the global cement market. What's in the sack for you? AssiDoméan reports on its latest development for the sacking industry - the Royal Quickfill E is the major talking...

The April 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cement Review 30 Holderbank results. hen li ICR reports on 1998 company results for the global leader in cement. ew kiln line — 22 Positive outlook for US cement.

The March 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Reporting from Bangkok, ICR makes a timely analysis of Thailand’s cement and building materials market. How consolidated is the market? Flemings Research discuss the concept of market fragmentation analysis.

The February 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. TCR takes a detailed look at countries within the West African region, in the first of a major new two part report. Flemings Research, Malaysia discuss the potential market for Asian producers and the reality of...

The January 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Consolidation is now the buzz word in Indian cement circles. With a slow- down in demand growth and a growing industry capacity base, for many owners, the best route for growth is via acquisitions. Holtec India,...

The December 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Addressing delegates at the recent Arab Union Cement Meeting in Beirut, David Hargreaves takes a topical cement tour of the Middle East. Bishah: Performance report. A report update on the new Southern Province...

The November 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR’s Cemtech Tunisia conference proved a success for all 200 participants. Latest information, official receptions and a chance to visit the Bizerte works. ICR analyses the cement industries of Algeria and Libya,...

The October 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR reports on the rapid changes sweeping down the Malaysian peninsular in the whirlwind of its economic crisis. All sold out in Polish cement. Poland’s expanding marketplace has attracted all the European cement...

The September 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR takes a timely visit to the Tunisian cement plant, Les Ciments de Bizerte, to see what will be on offer when it comes up for privatisation later this year. The 1997 cement company review. A comprehensive look...

The August 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Increased contracting activity. ICR’s six-monthly round-up of international contracts highlights growing new order activity in both Europe and the Americas, making up for losses in the troubled Asian markets. While...

The July 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. A detailed report from the commissioning of Pahang Cement in Malaysia in June, when ICR made an exclusive visit. This anniversary profile reviews the past and looks to'the changing future of Germany's cement industry....

The June 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Greece’s TITAN CEMENT said its consoli- dated pretax profit after minorities rose 25.4 per cent to Dr3.55 billion (US$11.76m) in the first quarter on turnover growth of 16.7 per cent to Dr 31.85 billion (US$105.5m)....

The May 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Another excellent year for the world’s largest cement producer with North America seen as very much the “jewel in the crown”. An informative update on current cement market trends, domestic and export sales as well as...

The April 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. IEEE/PCA 40th cement conference. A brief rundown of what to expect from the Rapid City conference. By the people for the people.

The March 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Iran: cautious optimism on reforms Iran is beginning to show signs of opening its doors to the international. community and liberalising social conditions for its 60 million people. This should have positive...

The February 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Green light for Tunisian privatisation. Tunisia’s cement industry is expected to be fully privatised during 1998 and 1999, a sale that should net the Tunisian government between US$400 and US$800m. ICR reviews the...

The January 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Growth returns to UK cement sector. After several years in the doldrums some signs of life returns to the UK cement industry. In this new ICR survey we examine latest industry trends and highlight developments in...

The December 1997 issue considers how the Asian financial crisis may affect South Korea and profiles TPI Polene's development in Thailand. Technical articles examine wet-kiln chain design, Embra's Scandinavian distribution expansion, Fuller Kovako road-mobile unloaders, Krupp Polysius coolers and a...

The November 1997 issue analyses Lafarge's bid for Redland, expansion prospects at Colombia's Colclinker facility and continuing growth in Egypt. Coverage from the Cartagena cement meeting accompanies features on distribution and storage, dome silos, clinker-cooler design and equipment performance.

The October 1997 issue explores Myanmar's newly accessible cement industry, Qatar's FCB-engineered plant and the difficult outlook for Ukraine. Technical reports address conveyor transfer-point spillage, curved conveying in China, neural-network process control, NOx prevention and practical methods...

The September 1997 issue surveys floating terminals, leading global producers and investment opportunities in emerging cement markets. Regional reports cover Florida, Guatemala and Spain, while maintenance features discuss refractory-life monitoring and the repair of kiln tyres by welding.

The August 1997 issue marks the opening of the Qinhuangdao Asano Cement plant and considers global growth strategies in emerging markets. A worldwide contract review is joined by reports on dust-free loading, modern high-speed terminals, environmental inspections and X-ray diffraction for cement...

The July 1997 issue reports on Germany's cement outlook and equipment sector, and on Azerbaijan's efforts to reverse falling production through privatisation. Its technical survey covers gears, drives, lubrication, AC systems, roller-press drives and particulate control, with a detailed German...

The June 1997 issue analyses China's enormous but fragmented cement sector, its leading factories, exports and growing international investment. It also examines strength-enhancing additives, quarry environmental management, low-NOx calciner technology, bulk road tankers and the record-scale Daewoo...

The May 1997 issue considers prospects for Russia's cement industry, Scandinavian markets and plant operations at Brevik and Slite, alongside Vietnam's capacity expansion. Technical and management articles explore early cement hydration, hazardous-waste stabilisation, workforce training, Horomill...

The April 1997 issue reviews Italcementi's new global identity, improving US cement demand, the Lehigh Valley industry and the West Coast construction recovery. Process-control developments accompany a broad report on the Philippines cement market, while major equipment coverage includes Krupp...

The March 1997 issue examines emerging overcapacity in Indonesia and across ASEAN, European cement and clinker exports, and developments in grinding and milling. Further reports cover high-performance concrete, modern kilns and precalciners and Technip CLE's dry-process expansion project for Ciment...

The February 1997 issue assesses rising competition in Singapore, Malaysia's construction boom and the risk of regional overcapacity. It also reviews international contract awards, silo flow and blending, UK integrated-pollution-control guidance and marine cement distribution using the converted...

The January 1997 issue profiles Cemex's large Tepeaca plant, Mexico's recovery from the 1995 downturn and the international strategy of Cemex chief executive Lorenzo Zambrano. Technical coverage includes Halla Cement's slag production, an automated FLS laboratory at Cementos Alfa, paper sacks and...

The December 1996 issue follows Cimpor's privatisation and the outlook for Portugal, white-cement expansion at Ras Al Khaimah and investment in Sri Lanka. Laboratory X-ray analysis, quarry development at Harburg, KHD's V-Separator, improved grate coolers and modular silo plants form the principal...

The November 1996 issue examines recovery, acquisitions and consolidation in Brazil's cement industry, continuing US dependence on imported cement and clinker, and changing cement marketing in India. Technical articles cover alternative-fuel firing, the FCT warm-up burner, FLSmidth's Cemax mill,...

The October 1996 issue reviews Germany's post-reunification downturn, plant modernisation at Rudersdorf, Karsdorf and Ahlen, and strong conditions in Chile. It also covers cement transshipment, advanced grinding, conveying equipment, kiln chains, maintenance systems, Siemens control technology at...

The September 1996 issue reports on Turkey's cement industry, Asian capacity growth and bulk-cement shipping, and profiles the next tier of major international producers. Technical features address sack production, refractory developments, fan maintenance, hardfacing, kiln warm-up burners and...

The August 1996 issue analyses consolidation among the world's leading cement companies and reviews major contracts awarded during the first half of the year. Case studies cover dome storage in the US Northwest, a large Fuller roller mill at Semen Gresik, high-speed 25kg bagging and Polysius's...

The July 1996 issue compares the cement industries of Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Libya, reviews European cement trading and assesses recovery in the Baltic states. Technical reports examine silo flow, controlled-flow and static-grate clinker coolers, hydraulic roller breakers and FLS...

The June 1996 issue evaluates prospects for a recovery in the UK cement market, Rugby Cement's production reorganisation and conditions in Northern Ireland. Environmental-control equipment, floating terminals and the construction boom surrounding Atlanta's Olympic Games feature alongside interviews...

The May 1996 issue considers restructuring in Japan's cement industry and developments in the French market. Its plant-technology coverage focuses on bagging and packing, sack coding and kraft paper, open-gear lubrication, automated bearings and Krupp Polysius's innovative two-support POLRO kiln at...

The April 1996 issue examines US cement demand, West Coast antidumping law and the development of FLS USA, with profiles of Lone Star and Royal Cement's Las Vegas project. Further articles consider Siemens' cement business, technical audits, marine clinker handling, compressor protection, grinding...

The March 1996 issue previews Cemtech Istanbul and the IEEE Cement Industry Technical Conference while reporting on cement markets in the western United States and China. Technical features cover marine cement conveying, modern process-control systems, kiln-efficiency improvements, ceramic and...

The February 1996 issue assesses Thailand's maturing cement market, Vietnam's investment programme, emerging Saudi overcapacity and new import opportunities in Egypt. It also surveys major contracts, automated sack production, pyroprocessing concepts, Horomill grinding, Medusa's US operations and...

The January 1996 issue reviews Turkey's changing cement market, European pricing and Indonesia's rapid demand growth. Technical coverage examines alternative fuels, the Gyro-Therm burner, high-efficiency separation, gaseous-emissions control, variable-speed fans and fabric-filter upgrades at...

The December 1995 issue reviews foreign investment and restructuring in Venezuela and surveys white-cement production and quality control. Additional reports cover kiln-chain innovations, seaborne bulk transport economics, the growing Southwest US market, Bhutan's export industry, dust control at...

The November 1995 issue updates the world's floating cement-terminal fleet and explains how Greece became Europe's largest cement exporter during a domestic downturn. It surveys gypsum markets and technology, reviews the fall and recovery of US cement, weighing equipment, online XRF analysis and...

The October 1995 issue finds German cement demand at a high plateau and charts consolidation in Austria. It considers the prospect of virtually emission-free plants, reviews major refractory conferences and new kiln-lining management, explains US Clean Air Act challenges, distribution strategy and...

The September 1995 issue analyses Mexico's post-crisis demand collapse and Poland's continuing privatisation, and profiles Italcementi, Chichibu-Onoda, Indocement, Southdown, Siam Cement and Cimpor. Technical features cover pneumatic unloading, rapid cooler conversion, blending silos, plant...

The August 1995 issue lists major international equipment contracts, explains how Canada's externally owned cement industry remains profitable and begins its annual profile of the largest global producers. Technology reports cover Hillhead quarry equipment, a CIMA kiln upgrade, efficient fan...

The July 1995 issue offers a rare detailed view of Cuba's cement plants and describes ScottishPower's move into blended cement and fly-ash products. It evaluates KHD's Pyrostep cooler, modern quarrying at Barrington and Kensworth, gears and lubrication, Spain's recovery, the history of cement and...

The June 1995 issue profiles Puerto Rico ahead of the IEEE conference, reviews Holderbank's financial development and examines control at Readymix Dortmund and raw-material weighing. It reports on Singapore's Jurong terminal, XRD and gas analysis, Argentina's recovery, emissions regulation, bag...

The May 1995 issue assesses the cement demand created by peace and reconstruction across the Middle East. Environmental and logistics reports cover electrostatic precipitators, combined ESP and ePTFE filtration, terminal planning, the transition of eastern European cement companies, US imports and...

The April 1995 issue reports from the AFCM meeting in Kuala Lumpur and reviews cement developments in Malaysia, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, including the financial health of Asian producers. Its extensive technology section covers training, kiln control, quarry dumpers, valves, clinker coolers,...

The March 1995 issue follows India's liberalised cement industry, its six-per-cent demand growth and the challenge of supplying suitable coal. Further features examine packaging technology, waste-heat power generation in South Korea, wear-resistant steels, Cyprus's recovery, dome storage, cement...

The February 1995 issue surveys recovery, modernisation and deregulation across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. It also reviews global grinding technology and major equipment contracts, a cooler conversion at Canakkale, acoustic cleaning for cooler efficiency, low-cement...

The January 1995 issue examines European competition penalties, Polish-German trade claims and the future of South Africa's cement cartel. Technical and market reports cover silica-fume concrete, tanker distribution, control-system modernisation, heavy-duty fans, cement demand in major US cities...

The December 1994 issue examines Malaysia's fast-growing cement industry and intensifying competition in Singapore, with surveys of white cement and floating cement terminals. Technical reports cover kiln and mill power trains, waste-derived fuels, Russian oil-shale waste, online raw-material...

The November 1994 issue discusses German allegations of Polish cement dumping and Portugal's privatisation programme. Its broad technical coverage includes heat-exchange chains, Lithuania's Pagiriai anhydrite deposit, large-scale gypsum filtration, Rüdersdorf lime modernisation, vertical lime...

The October 1994 issue documents the rebuilding of eastern Germany's cement industry, including Bernburg, Dyckerhoff and Rüdersdorf, and reviews German engineering capability. Further coverage examines steep-angle and capsule conveyors, growth in Central America and the Caribbean, Polysius control...

The September 1994 issue completes its review of leading cement groups and profiles Iceland's distinctive industry. Technical and plant reports cover a rapid cooler retrofit at Milaki, recycled raw materials at Lafarge, roller-press economics, refractory-brick development and dryout, ventless grate...

The August 1994 issue begins its annual review of Holderbank, Lafarge, Cemex and other global cement groups and tracks sustained recovery in Texas. Six technical studies address modern kiln design, computerised dispatch, process control for giant plants, Combiflex mill drives, specialist cement for...

The July 1994 issue introduces financial reporting on major producers and finds the UK cement industry emerging from recession. It reviews dry-mortar plant technology, the IEEE meeting in Seattle, Ash Grove's urban cement works, gear lubrication and maintenance, and Spain's return towards stronger...

The June 1994 issue assesses whether Nepal can meet rapidly rising cement demand and reviews new crushing technology and international project contracts. Other reports examine blast-furnace slag in oilwell cement, Romania's market transition, quarry optimisation, faster quality-control analysis and...

The May 1994 issue considers consolidation in the Nordic cement industry and the economics of Siwertell ship unloading and Halla ship loading. Technical and regional coverage examines Lafarge kiln control, emissions from secondary fuels, Centurion kiln monitoring, Jordan's investment prospects, US...

The April 1994 issue follows new terminals, production and trade around Hong Kong and southern China and assesses Saudi Arabia's renewed capacity expansion. It profiles Cimalit's Bordeaux import terminal, European overcapacity, the Arctic Kjøpsvik works and Norway's market, with environmental...

The March 1994 issue maps the world's floating cement terminals and examines growing private ownership and capacity plans in Pakistan. It previews Intercem Istanbul, profiles Turkey's transformed cement sector and reports on high-technology maintenance, Fuller-Kovako, paper sacks, the recovering US...

The February 1994 issue reviews record production and planned privatisation in Tunisia and Lafarge's extensive modernisation of Karsdorfer Zement. Further reports cover smaller cement bags, Egypt's El Minya white-cement plant, ancient concrete, alkali-activated slag cement, Yemen's improving market...

The January 1994 issue reports on UK slag-market consolidation, prospective Bulgarian privatisation and Indonesia's major capacity expansion. It also examines petroleum-coke and anthracite firing, China's plant modernisation, Beijing's YanShan works, road-tanker technology and quarry equipment...

The December 1993 issue tracks Turkey's surging cement demand and Canakkale Cimento's new Istanbul distribution terminal, while reporting on the severe downturn in Italy. Technical features profile Augusta's low-NOx kiln line, the energy-efficient Horomill, continuously cleaned jet bag filters,...

The November 1993 issue examines Florida's recovery prospects and the European shift towards by-product gypsum. Technology and logistics reports cover gypsum cooling, India's planned Kalamboli terminal, export potential in the Russian Caucasus, wet-kiln chain systems, high-capacity clinker...

The October 1993 issue evaluates Heidelberger Zement's controlling investment in CBR and China's vast programme of cement expansion and modernisation. Further reports cover floating-terminal conversions, chrome-free refractory selection and service-life analysis, Caribbean cement trade and the...

The September 1993 issue ranks the world's leading cement producers and reviews Germany's market as recession begins to affect demand. Plant and technical coverage includes preheater engineering, the Safi works in Morocco, advanced mill drives, Venezuela's deregulated market, grinding optimisation,...

The August 1993 issue details the successful wet-to-dry conversion of the Hranice works and Kunda Cement's shareholder-backed expansion. It also examines future plant design, strategic and computer-assisted maintenance, XRD clinker-phase analysis, control-system modernisation and the equipment...

The July 1993 issue reports from Cemtech St Petersburg and assesses the severe contraction and investment challenges facing Russia and Ukraine. Technical and project features cover computerised quarry management, commissioning at Abadeh in Iran, Euclid quarry trucks, bulk-cement transport...

The June 1993 issue reports on Siam City Cement's record 11,000tpd Thai kiln line and provides a cement-plant guide to the Commonwealth of Independent States. It assesses growth in the Philippines and the long-term US outlook, with technical articles on cooler retrofits, low-NOx multi-stage...

The May 1993 issue profiles Tong Yang's new 7600tpd Kiln No 7 and the wider South Korean cement market. Detailed technology coverage considers waste-tyre burning at CBR, KHD's Spanish project experience, plant automation in Australia and Venezuela, robotic laboratory analysis at Aalborg and a...

The April 1993 issue analyses India's cement prospects and the decisive role of long-distance transport costs. Project and equipment reports examine Apasco's economical homogenisation halls, new powder tankers, the FCB roll press, paper-sack production and palletising, while regional features cover...

The March 1993 issue reviews Egypt's movement from a state-run cement industry towards a market economy. Technical and regional reports cover bagging advances, Castle Cement's spot-market electricity purchasing, concrete quality assurance at Kenya's Kiambere hydroelectric project, Hranice...

The February 1993 issue examines Chile's strengthening cement market, Cemento Melón and the subterranean El Navío limestone mine. Further features consider long-term energy savings, the relationship between cement consumption and economic development, advances in weighing and sampling technology...

The January 1993 issue assesses the prospects for US cement under the incoming Clinton administration and traces Cemex's expansion into Spain through Sanson and Valenciana. It also profiles a new energy-efficient plant in Belarus, the use of waste timber as kiln fuel and the performance of...

The December 1992 issue considers Hong Kong's construction and cement outlook before the 1997 handover and reports on energy efficiency in Berlin. It examines grinding optimisation in Eastern Europe, modernisation in Iran, China's fast-growing cement industry, the Yangzi development zone, tube-mill...

The November 1992 issue evaluates South Korea and the wider Far East cement market during a major expansion cycle, alongside a review of Western Europe's gypsum sector. Other reports address three-dimensional quarry design, Asian dry-bulk shipping, adaptive reuse of cement silos, dust control at...

The October 1992 issue examines Germany's post-reunification construction boom, cement imports and opportunities in the new federal states, and previews Intercem Asia in Hong Kong. Technical articles cover Onoda's advanced process control, fuzzy kiln control, refractory practice in the former USSR,...

The September 1992 issue presents TPI Polene's newly commissioned Thai cement works and investigates Red Sea dust pollution affecting turtle habitats. Its main market report examines Morocco's rapid demand growth, capacity expansion and privatisation, including the roles of Ciments Français and...

The August 1992 issue profiles Lafarge's DM300m modernisation of Karsdorfer Zement and analyses long-term cement-consumption trends to 2000. It revisits Adelaide Brighton's Birkenhead upgrade, compares the import-dependent Alaska and Hawaii markets and reviews Apasco Norte's design, pendulum...

The July 1992 issue reports from Cemtech Budapest and provides a detailed assessment of Russia's cement industry, investment prospects and the particular difficulties facing St Petersburg. Plant-operation coverage includes Essroc's Nazareth modernisation, clinker-cooler upgrades, maintenance...

The June 1992 issue considers the Italcementi-Ciments Français combination and reports on Hungary's modernising cement industry ahead of Cemtech Budapest. Technical papers address computerised raw-material management, long quarry conveyors, Bauma vehicles, civil engineering for plant upgrades,...

The May 1992 issue reviews Canada's deep recession and its effect on cement demand. Its IEEE-focused technology coverage examines pneumatic ship unloading, Siemens and Heidelberger Zement automation, advanced control at BoxCrow, XRF analysis, Lafarge Bath's in-house kiln control, Cibinong...

The April 1992 issue assesses Taiwan's buoyant cement market and Asia Cement's new kiln line at Hualien. Environmental, quarrying and construction features cover rubble recycling, Blue Circle's Dunbar quarry and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, followed by analysis of road, rail and sea distribution...

The March 1992 issue surveys rapidly expanding cement markets across Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It also reports from an African cement-industry meeting in Malawi, reviews bagging and despatch developments, profiles the changing Piedmont cement market in the USA and...

The February 1992 issue previews Intercem '92 in Berlin and reports Fuller's acquisition of Kovako-Carlsen. It profiles the fast-developing UAE cement industry, containerised cement exports and the major upgrade at Rüdersdorf, with technical articles on multi-stage preheaters, low-NOx waste-oil...

The January 1992 issue examines Poland's cement, lime and gypsum industries as privatisation opens the sector to new investment. Further reports cover chain applications in cement plants, intense competition in the Irish market, concrete construction at Sizewell power station, the Rocky Mountain...

The December 1991 issue reviews improving prospects across Latin America's cement industry and the economic reforms reshaping Peru. Technical articles cover waste incineration in cement kilns, automated bag handling, dome storage, bulk weighing and despatch control, industrial vacuum cleaning and...

The November 1991 issue surveys Austria's cement industry and Wopfinger's pioneering use of paper waste as secondary fuel. Environmental coverage considers combustion-gas analysis, plant appearance, ceramic filtration and waste-burning policy, while regional and plant reports examine New England,...

The October 1991 issue follows the modernisation of the Deuna works and assesses Germany's post-reunification cement market, including the VDZ conference on environmental protection. Further articles address clinker chemistry, analysis and sampling, US investment, ship unloaders, enclosed belt...

The September 1991 issue examines the severe UK construction downturn, quarry-planning pressures and the expanding role of slag and fly ash in cement. It also profiles Malawi's sole producer and presents a detailed refractory survey covering chrome-free products, kiln and cooler linings, castables...

The August 1991 Global Cement Technology issue compares the efficiency of US cement plants and profiles Cemex's Huichapan works. Coverage spans marine cement distribution, Green Island Cement kiln operation, slag processing, central-cone silos, raw-mill upgrades, asbestos destruction in cement...

The July 1991 issue tracks the industry's floating cement terminals and considers restructuring and privatisation in Greece. Its maintenance survey covers gears, lubrication, condition monitoring, high-selectivity separators and abrasion-resistant linings, while additional reports review Intermat...

The June 1991 issue reports on foreign investment at Estonia's Kunda cement plant, previews Intercem Americas and reviews cement markets across the Caribbean. Major technical features profile Castle Cement's advanced Thames import terminal, large cement and clinker storage systems and the...

The May 1991 issue examines renewed growth in Mexico's cement market and changing US cement-import volumes, alongside signs of a slowdown in France. Technical and management coverage looks at advanced process control, practical approaches to cement-plant modernisation and the requirements for...

The April 1991 issue reports from ICR's first International Cemtech Conference in Prague and assesses the prospects for Argentina's cement industry. It also provides an early overview of China's cement market and explores modern plant design, pregrinding with horizontal impact crushers and the...

The March 1991 issue forecasts European cement demand to 2000 and examines market conditions in New York and Hungary. Environmental and technical features consider quarry restoration, a kiln-gas scrubber that recycles cement kiln dust and reduces sulphur emissions, and developments in...

The February 1991 issue charts the rapid development of South Korea's cement industry, its large-scale production lines and emerging export ambitions. Technical reports cover the AFCM symposium in Singapore, laboratory analysis and sampling, a new cyclone-preheater design and the outlook for the...

The January 1991 issue reviews Belgium's cement industry as demand begins to soften and profiles CCB following its acquisition by Ciments Francais. Further coverage examines Hispasilos' expanding Spanish import operation, kiln-shell scanning for refractory management, process commissioning,...

The December 1990 issue provides a country-by-country report on the cement industries of Eastern Europe during the transition to market economies. It examines investment, ownership, modernisation, capacity and market prospects in Hungary, Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, the USSR,...

The November 1990 issue concentrates on the cement industry's environmental responsibilities and the challenge of communicating its economic contribution. Coverage includes Hong Kong's restarted China Cement works, global gypsum, evaporative gas conditioning, reliable plant operation, cement...

The October 1990 issue considers rapid growth across Asian cement markets and the implications of German reunification for producers in East and West. It reports on KHD's roller-press and short-kiln symposiums, a decade of Pyrorapid kiln operation, the Mexico-US cement trade dispute and conditions...

The September 1990 issue combines a detailed review of rotary-kiln burner and refractory technology with ICR's 1990 Buyer's Guide. The directory covers suppliers across quarrying, raw-material preparation, conveying, kiln engineering, automation, storage, maintenance, despatch, laboratory equipment...

The August 1990 global cement technology issue ranges across the production chain. Case studies include Adelaide Brighton's Birkenhead expansion, Aalborg Portland's large semi-dry kiln and CBR's Lixhe packing station, with technical articles on limestone handling, preheater modification, modern...

The July 1990 issue evaluates the outlook for US cement consumption and presents contrasting investment views on domestic producers. It reviews cement markets in the US Far West, reflects on Fuller's development following its acquisition by FLSmidth and surveys advances in long-distance conveying...

The June 1990 issue reviews Spain's cement market following extensive foreign investment and profiles the modern Gujarat Ambuja plant in India. It also covers computerised preventive maintenance, international steam-coal markets, petroleum coke use and Blue Circle's expansion into continental...

The May 1990 issue assesses Turkey's cement privatisation and growing export ambitions, alongside the modernisation of Czechoslovakia's cement industry. Technical coverage explores paper sacks, cement-terminal design and construction, expert process-control systems and control installations in the...

The April 1990 issue focuses on Thailand's rapidly expanding cement market, the launch of TPI's 7000tpd works and major new orders secured by FLSmidth. Further reports examine productivity improvements at an Austrian producer, laser blast-site profiling and developments in mobile crushing.

The March 1990 issue surveys Italy's historic and highly fragmented cement industry, considers structural change across European cement markets and reports on the export success of Polysius SA. Technical features cover gravity storage halls, materials handling systems and the UK's marine-dredged...

The February 1990 issue previews the Intercem 90 conference in Rome and reviews investment across the UK cement sector during a period of softer demand. It also profiles Blue Circle's high-performing Cauldon works and examines energy developments affecting Japan's cement industry.

The January 1990 issue examines Portugal's cement industry as it approaches privatisation, focusing on market leader CIMPOR and the prospect of international investment. Technical coverage includes intermediate bulk containers, second-generation energy management, high-pressure grinding technology,...