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The June 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Greece’s TITAN CEMENT said its consoli- dated pretax profit after minorities rose 25.4 per cent to Dr3.55 billion (US$11.76m) in the first quarter on turnover growth of 16.7 per cent to Dr 31.85 billion (US$105.5m). Parent company pretax earnings increased 22.8 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter to Dr3.84 billion (US$12.72m) on turnover growth of 8.9 per cent to Dr21.42 billion, (US$71m) the company reported. INTERNATIONAL CEMENT REVIEW.
In this issue
Explore the June 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 technical developments in the global cemen lindustry.
California dreaming
ICR US correspondent Rob Roy reports on the Californian cement market and asks whether the Golden State is truly on the mend.
Devil's Slide expansion
Holnam has recently completed a major modernisation project at;its Devil's Shde plant in Utah ICR took the opportunity to visit, and presents a detailed review of this new innovative KHD-engineered plant.
Roanoke's conversion
A report on the conversion and(modemisation of the Roanoke Cement Plant, Virginia where the company opted for a new 6-stage precaldner '■??
Grind without the wear
Krupp Polysius suggest that in orter to reduce energy costs a high quality slag grinding roller mill with a long service life is the answer A detailed report for ways to cut costs while improving quality.
Reducing energy costs in ball mills
Installation of an efficient grinding system can vastly reduced energy costs German engineers discuss the effectiveness of this approach to grindi «.
Asia: boom to bust?
Barrie Cook, Hong Kong, provides a cogent viewpoint on the it Asian financial crisis and its effect on the cement sectors.
Advances in the use of PTFE
Developments in the field of filter media have led to the use of am EPTFE fibres to extend the life and quality of bags in pulse jet fibre filters.
The power of high tech
Switching technology with ESP optimisation and efficiency can be used fo cost effective and environmentally friendly operation.
Maintenance for maximum productivity
Martin Engineering discuss the importance of maintenance and efficiency when dealing with maximum output conveying systems.
Product News
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.