International Cement Review magazine archive
The March 1992 issue surveys rapidly expanding cement markets across Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It also reports from an African cement-industry meeting in Malawi, reviews bagging and despatch developments, profiles the changing Piedmont cement market in the USA and introduces the modernisation of Germany's Bernburg works.
In this issue
Explore the March 1992 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 developments from around the world, including Blue Circle's imminent departure from South Africa, further privatisations in Turkey, US-Venezuela anti-dumping, Ciments Francais results.
Malaysia
While cement demand dipped last year, the signs are there for renewed growth, prompting a spate of new investments Singapore Continuing high domestic demand and high prices improves profitability levels for grinding operations.
Philippines
While cement demand dipped last year, the signs are there for renewed growth, prompting a spate of new investments.
Thailand
Both cement and clinker imports will remain high in 1992, but new plant commissionings is expected to increase domestic production.
Vietnam
Vietnam is in need of investment in new cement plant and improved domestic transport infrastructure — cement demand on the rise.
Meeting the challenges
The second consultative meeting for the cement industry of the African economic sub-region provided an opportunity to discuss existing and future challenges.
Latest in packing plant
Developments in bagging and despatch technology include new Eastern European orders for Möllers and design advances from MVT Bernhard Blatton.
Cement in Piedmont
Piedmont is a large and diverse region of five southern US states. Its changing economy and cement market indicate stronger opportunities ahead.