International Cement Review magazine archive
The May 1988 issue reviews Blue Circle's strategy and the export prospects of Malaysia, ASEAN and other Asian cement producers. Plant and technical reports cover Colclinker's Cartagena expansion, Fuller's recirculating-feed precalciner, Tong Yang Cement's Samchok upgrade and kiln-refractory management.
In this issue
Explore the May 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 data, industry reports and equipment developments from around the world.
Blue Circle — group strategies coming through
Ian Edwards assesses Blue Circle's 1987 results and the group's future role in UK and overseas cement markets.
Malaysia — massive overcapacity prompts export action
With capacity far above domestic demand, Malaysian cement producers are targeting regional export markets.
Asian cement markets in focus
ICR examines changing cement trading and export patterns in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Viable export role for ASEAN producers?
A review of ASEAN cement and clinker exports, the constraints of port access and freight costs, and opportunities in China, Vietnam and Pacific markets.
Colclinker expansion to double exports
Colclinker's Cartagena plant is set to expand from 0.6Mt to around 1Mt, doubling its export potential.
Fuller — new preheater/precalciner development
Fuller presents its five-stage Recirculating Feed Precalciner system and the gains claimed for preheating and precalcining efficiency.
Tong Yang Cement — plant upgrade
Tong Yang Cement's Samchok plant completes a sixth expansion programme, making it one of the world's largest single-site cement plants.
Kiln refractory management
Blue Circle Southern Cement describes the T-Scanner kiln thermal-imaging and refractory-management system.
Norwegian Contractors — ‘On site on time’
Norwegian Contractors reviews its pioneering concrete offshore-platform work, including the Gullfaks C project and its large-scale slipforming operation.