International Cement Review magazine archive
The July 1994 issue introduces financial reporting on major producers and finds the UK cement industry emerging from recession. It reviews dry-mortar plant technology, the IEEE meeting in Seattle, Ash Grove's urban cement works, gear lubrication and maintenance, and Spain's return towards stronger demand and profitability.
In this issue
Explore the July 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.
Profits high for major producers
This financial review presents indicators and the latest news on some of the world's most successful cement companies, using data supplied by Morgan Stanley.
World News
The latest news, projects and technical developments from around the world.
It’s all in the mix
The worldwide application of pre-mixed dry building materials such as masonry, mortar, plaster, and tile adhesives is on the increase This report by Dieter Neuschiitz of M-tec describes the latest technology in dry-mixing plants And Germany's AMB explain their system for…
Every cloud has a silver lining
The UK cement industry is emerging from the recession at last ICR's comprehensive review looks at the entire industry, from the largest producers to the smallest importers and asks 'are good times just around the corner?'
Optimism tempered at IEEE
Seattle was the venue for last month's IEEE meeting which was well attended by delegates from all over the world George Wells of Ash Grove Cement was chairman of the meeting and here he gives his views on the future of the US cement industry.
In the heart of the city
The IEEE conference included a visit to two of Seattle's cement plants at Holnam and Ash Grove In this report, plant manager Ken Rone describes the Ash Grove plant.
Smooth Operator
The lubrication of gears is essential to the smooth running of a cement plant This report outlines the various methods of lubrication currently available.
Keep on running
Experts from The Falk Corporation explain the importance of maintenance of a cement plant's gears.
Spain looks for a higher profit
After a turbulent start to the 1990s the Spanish market is heading back to full strength The outlook for 1994 points towards an improving financial situation and a return to profitability.