International Cement Review magazine archive
The July 1989 issue examines Lone Star's strategy, its rapid-setting Pyrament cement and a possible slowdown in US cement demand. Plant reports cover Southwestern Portland Cement's Lyons works, Heartland modernisation, advanced automation and pneumatic ship unloading at Lafarge's Tampa terminal.
In this issue
Explore the July 1989 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, data and industry reports from around the world.
Lone Star strategy — creating value or selling to survive?
An Oppenheimer analysis examines Lone Star's financial position and strategic choices.
Pyrament cement — technological breakthrough claimed
Lone Star chairman James Stewart discusses Pyrament, a rapid-setting high-strength cement developed for lower-temperature placement and improved durability.
US cement demand — slowing down the tempo
ICR assesses a possible levelling of US cement demand and declining imports as economic growth slows.
Southwestern Lyon's plant in Colorado highlighted
A site report on Southwestern Portland Cement's 1400tpd Lyons works in the US mountain region.
Modernisation of the Heartland cement works
Fuller and Heartland specialists describe the plant-modernisation programme.
Plant automation — from concept to realisation
A review of advanced cement control systems and recent applications, opening with observations from Holderbank.
User report: unloading bulk cement ships
An independent assessment of the 800tph pneumatic discharge system at Lafarge's Tampa import terminal.