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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.
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Explore the April 1990 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.
World News
ICR's monthly round-up of cement industry news, trading and technical developments from around the world.
Thailand: shortage today, surplus tomorrow
Thailand's fast-growing economy is outpacing domestic cement supply. With import controls easing and new plants planned, the country could become one of Asia's leading producers.
TPI — cement newcomer with a mission
A new 7000tpd cement works is announced by a newcomer to the Thai industry, with ICR interviewing chief executive Prachai Leophairatana.
FL Smidth dominates new order activity in Thailand
A round-up of recent FL Smidth successes in Thailand's fast-growing cement market.
Technological gains from Austrian cement producer
Looking at the Austrian cement market, ICR profiles a producer that achieved excellent returns for its quarrying operations with a relatively modest investment.
From fishing rods to lasers!
A new way to profile blast sites using the latest laser equipment.
Mobile crushers
The latest mobile-crushing developments for releasing reserves and lowering quarrying costs.
Artificial intelligence
Krupp Polysius describes the use of artificial-intelligence systems to plan the exploitation of mineral deposits.
Euro-standards for cement
ICR examines the latest proposals for standardising cement testing and cement specifications across Europe.