International Cement Review magazine archive
The September 1997 issue surveys floating terminals, leading global producers and investment opportunities in emerging cement markets. Regional reports cover Florida, Guatemala and Spain, while maintenance features discuss refractory-life monitoring and the repair of kiln tyres by welding.
In this issue
Explore the September 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.
Floating terminals — any new prospects?
ICR reviews recent developments in the cement terminal sector.
The global producers
ICR's annual survey of some of the major players in global cement production.
Emerging cement markets
Emerging cement markets have been driving cement consumption since the early 1970s and now account for a massive 70 per cent of the world total A new report from Flemings Research looks at recent opportunities.
Florida sunshine for producers
Can cement imports be contained now that the Florida market continues to improve?
Progress at Progresso
With the help of CDC in the UK, Cementos Progreso is building a third line at its San Miguel site in Guatemala.
Managing the heat
ICR reviews packages designed to measure refractory life and improve kiln-management performance.
Welding kiln tyres
Plant engineers have differing views as to whether kiln tyres can be success fully repaired by welding Amway Ltd is one of the leaders in such repairs.
Trading places
Recent developments in Spain have placed pressure on this major cement market, with serious consequences for importers.
Optimising raw meal
FL Smidth in Denmark provide some useful guidelines on how to optimise the raw material flow.
Chinese expertise - Canadian finance
Is the new Shanxi Lucheng plant attracting the attention of overseas groups?
The cloth factor
ICR examines Fratelli Testori's new Aertes filter-media line.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.