International Cement Review magazine archive
The May 1994 issue considers consolidation in the Nordic cement industry and the economics of Siwertell ship unloading and Halla ship loading. Technical and regional coverage examines Lafarge kiln control, emissions from secondary fuels, Centurion kiln monitoring, Jordan's investment prospects, US cement-kiln-dust regulation and recovery around the Great Lakes.
In this issue
Explore the May 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.
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Nordic cement strengthens
Euroc's recent acquisition of Partek's cement interests in Finland could signal a shift in market emphasis within the Baltic region Further consolidation is possible as producers look towards an expanded European market.
Costing out the advantage
Tire name Siwertell has been synonymous with ship-unloading for the cement industry for almost 30 years In this report ICR examines the cost effectiveness and efficiency of the famous Siwertell system.
New shiploader for Halla
Bulk handling specialists HW Carlsen continue to operate successfully on world markets with several recent commissionings including this one at Hafla Cement.
New control for Lafarge plant
KXJ American Rick King has fine tuned his 'home made' kiln control system which has now been successful on three different kilns.
Staying under the limit
The increasing use of waste fuels in the cement industry has led to concern over the danger of toxic emissions Dr Ing Gustav Krogbeumker of Phoenix Zement in Germany assesses the use of secondary fuels in cement kilns.
Centurion — mission accomplished
Dr Richard Salisbury of Thermoteknix outlines the workings of a monitoring device with possibly one of the most difficult jobs in the cement industry.
Jordan steers a rocky road
The peace initiatives currently underway in the Middle-East bode well for Jordan's cement manufacturers An increase in investment and a rise in construction activity is likely to follow.
CKD — latest EPA findings
Cement kiln dust is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the industry today Robert Mccaffrey weighs up the arguments in the CKD clean-up debate.
Great Lakes rising
The Great Lakes region of the US seems to suffering less than the rest of the country with a smaller drop in cement consumption and increasing signs for optimism.