International Cement Review magazine archive
The November 1992 issue evaluates South Korea and the wider Far East cement market during a major expansion cycle, alongside a review of Western Europe's gypsum sector. Other reports address three-dimensional quarry design, Asian dry-bulk shipping, adaptive reuse of cement silos, dust control at Boucau, portable unloading systems and Croatia's war-affected market.
In this issue
Explore the November 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.
Far East report
This report looks at the increasingly important cement markets of South Korea and the Asian region Duck-Hwan Kim of the Ssangyong Corporation provides an insight into the region and the massive cement demand levels occurring there.
Gypsum market in Western Europe
ICR's Germany correspondent Albrecht Mields examines the Western European gypsum market and the activities of its major producers and consumers.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY: QUARRYING Quarry engineering design
Following the success of Holderbanks quarry operational system, reviewed in ICR in March 1989, we examine the latest developments which allow three-dimensional visual projections for optimum quarry design.
A custom-built dust system
A new dust-prevention system has been installed at the Boucau plant of Ciments de L'Adour to replace a two-stage electrostatic precipitator.
Dry bulk shipping forecast
Danny Ho of IMC development, Hong Kong gives his predictions for Far East bulk shipping and examines the implications for the Asian cement industry.
New portable unloading system
ICR reviews a new unloading system which promises dust-free operation and low operational costs.
An alternative use for cement silos
ICR reports on how French architect Thierry Bogaert converted four cement silos and bagging installation into modern offices for Unibeton's headquarters.
Croatian cement outlook
Cement demand in Croatia has been drastically reduced as a result of civil war The Croatian cement association, incema , believe that once peace returns a construction boom will restore'the industry to its former glory.