International Cement Review magazine archive
The January 1997 issue profiles Cemex's large Tepeaca plant, Mexico's recovery from the 1995 downturn and the international strategy of Cemex chief executive Lorenzo Zambrano. Technical coverage includes Halla Cement's slag production, an automated FLS laboratory at Cementos Alfa, paper sacks and the United Cement terminal in Singapore.
In this issue
Explore the January 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.
Another Tepeaca sunrise
The best plant in Mexico? ICR went on a voyage of discovery to look at the new Cemex Tepeaca plant, which is rated as one of the biggest in the Americas, and came away quite impressed with the layout and engineering.
Mexican cement markets
Following the economic crash of late-1995, the Mexican construction sector was badly hit, with obvious repercussions for the local cement industry One year later and the situation seems to be returning to normal — good news for the four main producers.
Where shall we go today?
An interview with Lorenzo Zambrano, CEO of Cemex provides some insights into recent company developments at this major international cement group lag C ement.
A cement for all seasons
Halla Cement has made some major investments in slag cement production facilities and discusses the technical and commercial benefits from the use of such cement types A nalytical.
Automated sampling
CfLJ Increasing competivity with a new robotised automated production laboratory from FLS Automation at the Cementos Alfa works, Spain agging T echnology.
Paper sacks to order
Assidoman is said to be the market leader in the UK sack manufacturing business ICR takes a look at their recently re-organised facilities.
Packaging versatility
Versatility in bag size seems to be a growing requirement of the market, Petzold examines recent developments at F awema , Germany.
Hot seams best
Thermo-welding instead of the more traditional sewn seam? Testori suggests why this former method offers advantages to the cement industry.
Gearing up for success
CMD of France presents its Jumborex range of split-torque gearboxes for cement-mill drives.
Bright lights, Big city
Rob Roy examines US cement consumption on a city/metropolitan basis in this informative new analysis Los Angeles comes out on top ditorial & administration.