International Cement Review magazine archive
The August 1997 issue marks the opening of the Qinhuangdao Asano Cement plant and considers global growth strategies in emerging markets. A worldwide contract review is joined by reports on dust-free loading, modern high-speed terminals, environmental inspections and X-ray diffraction for cement quality control.
In this issue
Explore the August 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, views and technical developments in the global cement industry.
Qinhuangdao opens for business
All eyes are again on China with the opening of the new Qinhuangdao Asano Cement plant at Duzhuang, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province ICR joined in the opening celebrations in June.
Developing the new world order
With some of the worlds largest cement markets to be found in the emerging regions of the globe, and doors opening in to eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America, many company strategies are being reformulated on the simple business premises of 'going for growth' A new report form…
New contracts
ICR's six monthly review of new contracts from around the world, a As expected, high levels of activity in the Asian arena and a welcome number of new contracts in the Americas and Europe.
Dust free loading system
A UK supplier claims to have developed and innovative loading system suitable for clinker and cement, ICR investigates.
Modern cement terminals
ICR highlights the range of options on offer when designing and build ing today's high-speed cement terminals.
An inspector calls
What to do when the environmental inspector pays your plant a visit Guide lines presented by experts from the PCA in the United States uality Q control.
Keeping an eye on quality
X-ray diffraction can be well established analysing method in the labora tory automation systems used in the cement industry.
Product News
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.