International Cement Review - July 1998

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July 1998 contents

Explore the July 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.

1. 8

   World News

   The latest news and technical developments in the global cement industry.

2. 22

   Jewel of the jungle

   A detailed report from the commissioning of Pahang Cement in Malaysia in June, when ICR made an exclusive visit.

3. 36

   50 years of German cement

   This anniversary profile reviews the past and looks to the changing future of Germany's cement industry.

4. 44

   Dyckerhoff’s development

   Financial analyst Lawrence Amboldt charts the success of Dyckerhoff, Germany's second-largest cement producer.

5. 49

   Rüdersdorf — the first 30 months

   Rüdersdorf Cement discusses the operating challenges and successes encountered during installation of its new kiln line.

6. 60

   OK to grind

   FL Smidth reports on its first successes with the OK vertical roller mill which has recently been installed in both India and Central America.

7. 64

   Pregrinding system for cement

   IHI specialists discuss a new grinding system that combines the cement mill and pregrinder with an air separator.

8. 67

   Fusion in process

   Herzog discusses its re-engineered fused-bead process for XRF analysis.

9. 69

   Sampling with process analysers

   IMA discusses the practical aspects of sampling with online analysis.

10. 72

    Get in-line

    Oxford Instruments reports successful testing of a new on-stream cement raw-meal XRF analyser.

11. 75

    Argentinian markets

    Changing corporate strategies are examined in this update report.