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International Cement Review - October 1996

Issue summary

The October 1996 issue reviews Germany's post-reunification downturn, plant modernisation at Rudersdorf, Karsdorf and Ahlen, and strong conditions in Chile. It also covers cement transshipment, advanced grinding, conveying equipment, kiln chains, maintenance systems, Siemens control technology at Irish Cement and developments across East Africa.

Key topics

  • Germany cement industry
  • Chile cement market
  • cement transshipment
  • grinding technology
  • conveying systems
  • plant maintenance

In this issue

October 1996 contents

Explore the October 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.

  1. 4

    Better conveying

    ICR presents articles on torque loads on conveyor reducers from Italian company WAM, and on preventage of spillage during conveying by ACE of the UK.

  2. 6

    World News

    The latest news and technical developments in the global cement industry.

  3. 10

    Cemtech triumphs in Istanbul

    ICR reports on the outstanding Cemtech Conference in Istanbul nternational eport R.

  4. 13

    Storm approaching East Africa

    7j.I Development continues apace in East Africa, with Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania all building for the future However, storm clouds are gathering on the horizon.

  5. 25

    Stony ground in Germany

    The euphoria and construction boom following German reunification have faded. ICR reports on changes at Rüdersdorf and Karsdorf, new technology at the Ahlen plant and the status of German cement and clinker imports.

  6. 37

    Terminal options

    Ibau Hamburg details modern variations in cement transshipment.

  7. 43

    Clever grinding

    Mr Maeng ottong Yang Cement, South Korea, describes the latest concept in grinding from Krupp Polysius.

  8. 52

    A market most profitable

    The highest cement price in South America is just one reason to feel positive about the Chilean cement industry Industry participants have others, too.

  9. 61

    Conveying roundup

    Belting, idlers, motors, chains; all are vital for conveying around the world Here we present a short roundup of some manufacturers in the sector onveying C focus.

  10. 61

    Kiln chain roundup

    Chains have a vital role to play in the cement industry and here ICR presents a roundup of some of the manufacturers.

  11. 77

    Keeping in trim

    Maintenance is vital for continued economic operation of equipment We present three articles on diverse subjects concerned with plant monitoring and upkeep.

  12. 87

    The luck of the Irish

    Irish Cement has installed Siemens' latest control system; ICR investigates.

  13. 120

    Product News

    The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.

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