International Cement Review magazine archive
The May 1997 issue considers prospects for Russia's cement industry, Scandinavian markets and plant operations at Brevik and Slite, alongside Vietnam's capacity expansion. Technical and management articles explore early cement hydration, hazardous-waste stabilisation, workforce training, Horomill raw grinding and waste-treatment technologies.
In this issue
Explore the May 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.
Kickstarting Russian cement
Although lagging some five years behind most central European countries, experts acknowledge that Russia is on the threshold of growth ICR looks at the latest developments in the Russian cement industry and at the Russia of the future as it moves back into growth.
Scandinavian review
ICR travels north to meet up with Scancem's top management and to research the cement markets of Norway, Sweden and Finland.
Some like it hot
ICR goes chemical and investigates what happens during the early stages of cement hydration - more than meets the eye.
Stabilising hazardous waste
Cement has proved very useful in stabilising hazardous waste Construction Technology Laboratories of Skokie, US, considers the mechanisms which make this process so efficient.
Knowledge is power
Prioritising high-quality training and management in cement works is the key to improving the plant's most valuable asset, its human resources.
The Orient Express
Cement consumption is steadily increasing in Vietnam and local producers are expanding their production capacity Are they part of a plan to make this small, populous nation the next Asian tiger ?
Discovering the right blend
Cement-Lock or the Midas touch that turns untreated waste into high-grade cement The key to solving some environmental problems?
The shipping forecast
A look into the crystal ball to reveal the international freight market at the turn of the millennium and what that means for the cement shipping sector.
Product News
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.