International Cement Review magazine archive
The June 1988 issue reports on Ciment Quebec, Greek cement exports and the case for renewed investment in the US cement industry. Its technical features examine bagging, cement shipping and handling, artificial-intelligence control systems and a new raw-materials facility at Blue Circle's Roberta plant.
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Explore the June 1988 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.
News
Monthly round-up of cement news and industry reports from around the world.
Ciment Quebec — production expansion
Independent producer Ciment Quebec reviews production upgrades and equipment acquisitions at its Canadian plant.
Intercem Asia
A preview of the programme and presentations for the regional cement meeting in Hong Kong.
Lone Star Industries
ICR examines Lone Star's latest takeover challenge and a survival strategy based on firmer cement prices and supply constraints.
Coal market report
A review of coal-market news, prices, freight rates and developments relevant to cement producers.
Greece — improved performance noted
Greek cement exports, market development and revenues show renewed improvement after major industry shifts.
US cement — time to re-invest?
Consultant Roy A Grancher argues that major US cement manufacturers need a renewed investment policy.
Advances in bagging applications
Recent cement-bagging developments include automated lines, high-speed filling and remote-control handling.
Shipping — latest handling developments
ICR surveys recent developments, suppliers and systems for shipping and handling cement.
Intelligent control in the cement industry
A review of artificial intelligence and expert systems for cement-process automation, including hierarchical kiln control developed with the Heracles Group.
New raw-materials production facility
Roberts & Schaefer outlines new crushing, screening and materials-handling equipment at Blue Circle's Roberta plant.