International Cement Review magazine archive
The August 1995 issue lists major international equipment contracts, explains how Canada's externally owned cement industry remains profitable and begins its annual profile of the largest global producers. Technology reports cover Hillhead quarry equipment, a CIMA kiln upgrade, efficient fan retrofits, clinker-cooler imaging and high-speed packing, followed by an assessment of Nigeria's difficult path to privatisation.
In this issue
Explore the August 1995 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 and technical developments in the global cement industry.
Sign on the dotted line…
ICR presents a detailed round-up of major equipment and technology contracts from around the world in the last six months.
Oh Canada!
How has the Canadian cement industry (mainly owned by European companies) managed to be profitable in a market with practically zero growth?
Crème de la Crème
ICR profiles the world's largest cement companies, starting this month with the top six; Holderbank, Lafarge, Cemex, Aker, Blue Circle and Heidelberger.
Winning ways
A review of the recent successful Hillhead quarry equipment exhibition.
Bigger is Better
KHD was the main contractor for the upgrading of CIMA's 1200tpd kiln to a 2700tpd kiln, accomplished after some interesting problems were solved.
Fans for the future
Using an idea borrowed from the hermit crab, ABB can upgrade older, inefficient fans with minimal disruption.
An eye in your cooler
FLS Automation have developed an artificial 'eye' that allows cement producers to look at what is happening inside their clinker coolers, and to change it!
Pump it up
Mollers' rotary bag packers have the muscle to perform at high filling rates and, teamed with sophisticated palletising equipment, can produce over 4000bags/h.
What role for Nigeria
The Nigerian cement industry has faced some challenging times in recent years, with domestic production supplemented by imports Further privatisation may see some improvements, but the way ahead is still fraught with problems.
Product News
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.