International Cement Review magazine archive
The April 1997 issue reviews Italcementi's new global identity, improving US cement demand, the Lehigh Valley industry and the West Coast construction recovery. Process-control developments accompany a broad report on the Philippines cement market, while major equipment coverage includes Krupp Polysius's large roller mill and TPI Polene expansion.
In this issue
Explore the April 1997 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.
Italcementi’s new world vision
Europe's largest cement group unveils a new corporate image designed to unify.
US Survey
US cement demand has shown appreciable growth over the past two years with producers now reaping the benefits of higher cashflows and profits What does the future hold in store? Rob Roy reports.
Sweet valley Lehigh
LsJ- Pennsylvania, home of Hershey chocolate and host to the IEEE conference this month, is also the birthplace of the US cement industry ICR takes a regional tour.
Future perfect
A recent building boom has pulled back the US West Coast, from the brink of recession, giving the cement industry renewed confidence.
Control sample
A cross-section of the latest developments and new projects in process control.
The Philippines cement market
Halcyon days for the Philippines, with the recent economic recovery continuing to fuel a sizeable construction boom For cement producers, the future holds promise, despite the threat of an oversupply rising over the horizon.
Weighing and sampling
ICR takes to the scales in order to size up latest industry developments in the fields of weighing, sampling and analysis.
Green Island adventure
Hong Kong's leading cement producer has launched into a joint venture within the Chinese mainland, strengthening links in this key market.
Tradewinds of South European cement
The export situation out of the southern half of Europe is explored in the second part of a two-part review focussing on European cement and clinker trades.
Automation in focus
ICR examines some of the latest developments in plant automation for the cement sector.