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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, Czechoslovakia and the former East Germany.
In this issue
Explore the December 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.
Hungary
With Holderbank and Heidelberger taking stakes in the domestic cement industry, Hungary opens ICR's review of rapid change across Eastern Europe.
Yugoslavia
Strong domestic demand and developing exports are set to increase Yugoslavia's role in the international cement industry.
Albania
A brief insight into Albania's cement industry at a time when communications with the country remained difficult.
Bulgaria
As it enters a more open market, Bulgaria's cement industry is expected to increase export deliveries.
Romania
One of Eastern Europe's largest cement industries continues to invest in plant modernisation and develop export markets.
Poland
Despite a dramatic decline in cement demand, Poland's new economic and political stability offers the prospect of a full domestic-market recovery.
USSR
Following meetings with Soviet officials, ICR provides an insight into one of the world's largest cement industries.
Czechoslovakia
With a comprehensive cement-plant modernisation programme underway, the outlook for Czechoslovakia's industry is positive.
Former GDR
Traditionally one of Eastern Europe's largest cement producers, the industry now faces major ownership changes and dramatic rationalisation as it moves into a competitive market.