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The December 1993 issue tracks Turkey's surging cement demand and Canakkale Cimento's new Istanbul distribution terminal, while reporting on the severe downturn in Italy. Technical features profile Augusta's low-NOx kiln line, the energy-efficient Horomill, continuously cleaned jet bag filters, durable modified gypsum, cement-flow optimisation and the implications of North American free trade.
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Explore the December 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.
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Turkey — Canakkale sets the pace
The cement industry in Turkey is booming with producers struggling to keep pace with soaring demand In the capital, Istanbul, the country's leading independent producer, C^anakkale (pimento is set to service this demand from a new terminal.
Italy — taking the strain
Troubled times for Italy, Europe's largest single cement market Economic uncertainty expected to fall by 25% this year and with news of redundancies and a cement price war, Italy's producers are already feeling the strain.
A new line for Augusta
The new 2600tpd kiln line for Cementeria di Augusta in Sicily incorporates a range of pollution control technologies, including the novel M inox system for reduced NOx.
Horomill offers grinding advantages
FCB of France and Fratelli Buzzi of Italy present a new approach to clinker grinding that combines low energy use, high efficiency and innovative features.
Jet bag filter systems
Because of their high efficiency levels, bag filters fitted with continuous cleaning of the filter media are highly suitable for a range of applications in the cement industry This report by Intensiv filter of Germany outlines the technology.
Z-Gypsum is here
Ceracem Inc has developed a new family of construction materials based on a modified gypsum Said to be suitable for a whole range of applications and offering high strengths and durability, Z-Gypsum is now undergoing testing and approval.
Optimising the flow in cement
This report by experts from Krupp Polysius, outlines one aspect of cement plant technology that may help improve performance.
Free trade — what it means for cement
ICR's North American specialist, Rob Roy, looks closely at the implications of the impending free trade deal for the cement sectors in Mexico, United States and Canada.