International Cement Review magazine archive
The July 1993 issue reports from Cemtech St Petersburg and assesses the severe contraction and investment challenges facing Russia and Ukraine. Technical and project features cover computerised quarry management, commissioning at Abadeh in Iran, Euclid quarry trucks, bulk-cement transport economics, extensible sack paper and wildlife-led quarry rehabilitation in Kenya.
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Explore the July 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
The latest news, projects and technical developments from around the world.
Success for Cemtech!
Now recognised as a major conference venue for the international cement industry, Cemtech '93 was recently held in St Petersburg, Russia over a three day period before an international audience of some 250 cement specialists.
Russian cement — an update
With falling demand and with the Russian cement industry facing something of a crisis, this report from Yuri Makeyev analyses the present status as well as providing some pointers as to likely developments up to the year 2000.
Ukraine cement developments
With privatisation of the Ukraine cement industry a possibility, this report examines the present make-up of the industry, cement plant size and location and likely trends at a time when the country enters a market-based economy.
Computerised quarry management
Specialists at Technodes SA have helped to develop a new computer-based analysis package designed to improve on existing quarry management techniques.
Iran commissions new plant
A new 500tpd cement line is being commissioned this month at Abadeh, Iran ICR examines the background to this project and the prospects for Iranian engineering skills in the cement sector.
New developments at VME
Swedish based VME announce a new Euclid R60 hauler for quarry operations.
Bulk cement transportation
Consultants Zemin International provide a detailed analysis on cement distribution costs and relationships on the various cost variables and transport options.
Extensible paper for multiwall sacks
KAJ Advanced kraft paper is changing the way in which goods are packed and distributed.Phil Grundy of Clupak Inc examines this latest development.
Of Returning quarries to the wild
Crocodiles in your old quarry? They can in Kenya, along with giraffes and hippo's! ontributing E ditor Ian E Nuttall ditorial & administration.