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The October 1991 issue follows the modernisation of the Deuna works and assesses Germany's post-reunification cement market, including the VDZ conference on environmental protection. Further articles address clinker chemistry, analysis and sampling, US investment, ship unloaders, enclosed belt conveying and Bangladesh's cement market.
In this issue
Explore the October 1991 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 industry news, trading and technical ICR's developments from around the world.
Developments at Deuna
Leading into a full German market report, this feature looks at developments at the Deuna cement works in the former GDR.
The German cement industry
Following a period of sustained and enviable growth the German cement market appears to be slowing But much will depend on plans for the re construction of former GDR.
Conference, Munich
Devoted to the theme "Cement and concrete with a view to environmental protection and ecology", this year's annual meeting of the German Cement Manufacturers Association attracted 350 cement specialists.
Analysis and sampling
A review of recent advances in this important industry field.
Chemistry is the key
"You can make bad cement out of good clinker, but you can't make good cement out of bad clinker".
What’s happening in the USA?
Examining the North American cement industry, this paper describes the business conditions and investments during 1990 and prospects for 1991.
A moving experience
A review of shipunloaders in combination with mechanical and pneumatic conveying systems from leading Swedish specialists.
Concealed movements
An enclosed belt conveyor system that is claimed to resolve some of the criticisms of traditional belt conveyor designs.
Belt up for cost effectiveness
A profile on what a good conveying system should do, followed by a round-up of industry developments in the field of conveying technology.
The market of Bangladesh
Bangladesh has pursued the course of planned development since 1981 But per capita cement consumption remains below 20kg.