International Cement Review magazine archive
The December 1996 issue follows Cimpor's privatisation and the outlook for Portugal, white-cement expansion at Ras Al Khaimah and investment in Sri Lanka. Laboratory X-ray analysis, quarry development at Harburg, KHD's V-Separator, improved grate coolers and modular silo plants form the principal technical coverage.
In this issue
Explore the December 1996 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 from the global cement industry.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.
A new look for Portugal
The on-going privatisation of Cimpor has once again focussed interest in this South European country Is Portugal a growth market likely to offer the local industry rapidly rising returns, or does the key to continued success lie outside Portuguese borders?
The right analysis
The Total Cement Analyser, from ARL, combines the X-ray fluorescence technique with the X-ray diffraction system to help boost process and quality control.
Sampling the best
Lml Spectro Analytical Instruments introduce the Spectro X-Lab 2000, a new energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometer.
Bigger and better
A report on improvements and expansion at the Ras A1 Khaimah Company for White Cement and Construction Materials.
By all means necessary
An in-depth account of the planning and technical realisation behind a second limestone quarry at Marker Cement's Harburg plant, by Josef Liebel.
V for victory
A practical report of KHD's experience with the new V-Separator.
This season’s favourite
Back in fashion, Dr Albrecht of BMH Claudius Peters gives his account of grate coolers with improved availability.
Silo power
Assentoft Silo specialise in supplying small or medium-sized silo plants, Hans Sorensen reports.
Good times coming for Sri Lankan cement
Increasing investment is pointing the way towards a successful and profitable future for Sri Lankan cement, International Ccement Review reports.