International Cement Review magazine archive
The November 1996 issue examines recovery, acquisitions and consolidation in Brazil's cement industry, continuing US dependence on imported cement and clinker, and changing cement marketing in India. Technical articles cover alternative-fuel firing, the FCT warm-up burner, FLSmidth's Cemax mill, small-scale vertical-shaft kilns and bulk tanker systems.
In this issue
Explore the November 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.
Upbeat rhythms in Brazilian cement
ICR reports on the present state of the largest cement industry in Latin America, noting that an improving demand is generating interest in plant acquisitions and market consolidation Prices are also starting to move after an extended period in the doldrums.
Fresh alternatives
Professor Clemente Greco investigates the injecting and firing of alternative fuels within cement kilns.
A model result
Installing an FCT warm-up burner in the kiln at the Angaston Division of Adelaide Brighton Cement, has resulted in improved output and reduced fuel consumption.
Future grinding
New from FL Smidth, the Cemax grinding mill has already been labelled as 'the cement mill of the future' ICR examines its background and industry potential.
A mini-success
Is Indian vertical shaft kiln technology about to conquer Africa? A new report looks at some recent developments in Kenya.
Carrying the load
TLLs Details of the latest tanker and related cement handling technology are provided in this topical focus.
El Marketing forces
The Indian cement industry is currently in the process of not only modernising cement technology, but also how the product is sold to the local customer A report on the marketing of cement in India, in particular Rajashree Cement"s 'shoppee' concept.
US cement imports: how much longer can they fill the gap?
ICR correspondent Rob Roy reports on the US cement industry's continuing dependence on cement and clinker imports.