International Cement Review magazine archive
The April 1994 issue follows new terminals, production and trade around Hong Kong and southern China and assesses Saudi Arabia's renewed capacity expansion. It profiles Cimalit's Bordeaux import terminal, European overcapacity, the Arctic Kjøpsvik works and Norway's market, with environmental reports on waste burning at Dalen and quarry conversion into a bird sanctuary.
In this issue
Explore the April 1994 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.
Cj New use for an old quarry
Faced with a redundant quarry? Follow the example of this North American operator who converted an old quarry into a bird sanctuary.
World News
The latest news, projects and technical developments from around the world.
Riding the tiger
Hong Kong and the regional markets of southern China are back in the news with the announcements of a number of new cement distribution terminals, increased production and trade Green Island Cement provides an additional focus.
Saudi swings back into action
Following on from a post Gulf war rise in consumption, Saudi Arabia is back in the news witn massive capacity increases that will boost the country's production levels over 20Mt.
A flexible import terminal
Last year Cimalit, a new player in the French cement market, opened its Bordeaux import operation The terminal includes a range of innovative features which claim to set new standards for flat storage terminals.
Looking for positive returns
The past five years have seen a dramatic drop in cement consumption in Europe, leaving many companies with substantial over capacity Experts from Morgan Stanley assess the prospects for the next few years.
Arctic climate heats up cement
Visiting the most northerly cement plant in the world presents no challenge for ICR's A review of the Kjopsvik works north of the Arctic Circle.
Norwegian markets in outline
Cement demand in Norway has fallen appreciably over the past few years but the market may now be showing some signs of recovery Local producers are now actively exporting while new import operations are also in evidence.
Dalen plant looks for waste returns
Environmentally conscious Norway treats its waste very carefully — and one solution is for the local cement producers to be allowed to burn a mix of household waste, scrap tyres, plastics etc.