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The May 1990 issue assesses Turkey's cement privatisation and growing export ambitions, alongside the modernisation of Czechoslovakia's cement industry. Technical coverage explores paper sacks, cement-terminal design and construction, expert process-control systems and control installations in the Americas.
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Explore the May 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.
Turkey — privatisation and exports in focus
The Turkish cement industry is attracting international interest as it serves growing domestic demand and export markets. ICR presents a nationwide industry assessment.
Paper sacks — a growth industry with strong cement connections
Long recognised as a low-cost transport and storage system, paper sacks are integral to the cement industry. This article reviews recent developments in a vast global market.
Czechoslovakia — reorganisation now underway
As political and economic reforms sweep through Czechoslovakia, its cement producers set out to modernise existing plants in this exclusive ICR report.
Constructing a cement terminal
Stratton, Castell and Partners explains the stages involved in designing and constructing a cement terminal, using the new Avonmouth facility as a case study.
Process control — the expert solution
With the arrival of real-time expert systems, cement process control is moving towards greater plant automation. ICR reviews the latest developments.
Success for Allen-Bradley
US control-systems specialist Allen-Bradley outlines recent work with Lafarge in North and South America.
Distributed control system for US cement plant
Bailey Controls reports on a newly installed control system at the Demopolis cement plant in Alabama.