International Cement Review magazine archive
The April 1993 issue analyses India's cement prospects and the decisive role of long-distance transport costs. Project and equipment reports examine Apasco's economical homogenisation halls, new powder tankers, the FCB roll press, paper-sack production and palletising, while regional features cover Seattle's five producers and an innovative Scottish road bridge.
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Explore the April 1993 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 all the latest news, projects and technical developments around the world.
Wd Indian cement prospects
A decline in government construction projects has meant hard times for the Indian cement industry in recent years But a new report notes it is still in good condition.
Raising the roof
When Cementos Apasco urgently needed new low-cost homogenisation halls for two of its plants in Mexico, it examined several alternative designs, and finally chose a novel solution which has proved very economical In this report, a description of the project is given by Apasco…
On the road again
ICR ’s annual review of deve'Iopments in the world of powder tankers Among the highlights this year are new models from FFB and Spitzer, and a glimpse of future plans fromthompson Carmichael in the UK.
Evaluating the FCB roll press
In a special report from FCB Calcia, the new FCB roll press is put through its paces, with special attention paid to costs, reliability and operational performance.
The paper chase
The second part of ICR ’s focus on packaging turns to the problems of paper sack production technology, bagging and palletising Timed to complement the Interpack fair in Düsseldorf in May, it gives an overview of the activities of a range of worldwide companies involved in this…
Seattle's five-card trick
ICR's US correspondent examines how Seattle's five leading cement suppliers are preparing for the difficult economic outlook predicted for the surrounding US and Canadian regions.
Bridging the highlands
A report on a new Scottish road bridge which incorporates new construction techniques and civil engineering innovations in hostile climatic conditions.