International Cement Review magazine archive
The February 1997 issue assesses rising competition in Singapore, Malaysia's construction boom and the risk of regional overcapacity. It also reviews international contract awards, silo flow and blending, UK integrated-pollution-control guidance and marine cement distribution using the converted NAZLI-K carrier.
In this issue
Explore the February 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 from the global cement industry.
Signs of success
L.\J ICR's topical round-up of new worldwide contract awards highlights continued growth opportunities in Asia and the Americas ilos and B lending.
In the heat of the dragon
Singapore cement consumption continues to rise appreciably, but with this growth have come increased levels of competition and some evidence of lower prices Add to this the start-up of the new Jurong cement park and the outlook takes on an added dimension.
Malaysia’s cement hunger
KJ\J Malaysia's appetite for cement seems never-ending as the country continues to enjoy booming construction markets New capacity projects remain of major interest but is there now the danger of overcapacity on the horizon?
Going with the flow
A suite of articles from experts in the field of cement silos, flow control and blending.
Integrated pollution control
The UK Environmental Agency has recently published new guidance notes for cement plant operators ICR takes a look at some of the implications.
Squaring the circle
Blue Circle's Westbury plant has recently won an important environmental award We sent our team to investigate ement trades.
Pacific hothouse
A new report from Ocean Shipping Consultants explores the growth in cement trades within the Pacific Basin in recent years and looks at likely trends to 2000 and beyond.
Syria and Lebanon — banking on peace
Massive levels of construction growth in the Lebanon has spawned new capacity expansion while neighbouring Syria's state-run industry looks unable to cope with its own sizeable demand growth A story of contrasts!
Taking the weight
\J\J Metered feeding of a rotary kiln has to be both accurate and reliable Pfister highlights some of the more important aspects of weighfeeder technology.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.