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The December 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Addressing delegates at the recent Arab Union Cement Meeting in Beirut, David Hargreaves takes a topical cement tour of the Middle East. Bishah: Performance report. A report update on the new Southern Province cement plant in Saudi Arabia, with the director, Amer Saeed Bargan, expanding to ICR about the recent commissioning of this successful operation.
In this issue
Explore the December 1998 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 business developments in the global cement industry.
Middle East markets
Addressing delegates at the recent Arab Union Cement Meeting in Beirut, David Hargreaves takes a topical cement tour of the Middle East.
Bishah: Performance report
A report update on the new Southern Province cement plant in Saudi Arabia, with the director, Amer Saeed Bargan, expanding to ICR about the recent commissioning of this successful operation.
Cementos Progreso starts new line
The opening ceremony of the third production line It Cementos Progreso, Guatemala, attracted an international audience, ICR joins the celebrations.
Operational audits
Straight from the International Seminar on Cement and Building Materials, India, Holtec Consulting, discuss the methods behind operational audits of cement plants.
Cutting the cost of insurance
Insurance payments are a costly part of running any cement plant, experts at Semen Cibinong present an alternative approach to risk management.
Haiia success with IMA
South Korea's Halla Cement has recently invested in an on-line analyser from IMA, and reports on the effectiveness of such system I.
Cooler energy savings
The Satna Cement works, India, details the possible energy savings in the cooler section of the clinker line by optimising fan performance.
Majors move east
A recent report from Flemings details the contenders and successful entries in the acquisition race of the Asian market.
Tribol gathering
Tribol GmbH discuss the merits of lubrication in the cement industry.