International Cement Review magazine archive
The May 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Another excellent year for the world’s largest cement producer with North America seen as very much the “jewel in the crown”. An informative update on current cement market trends, domestic and export sales as well as in-depth company interviews with the four major Greek cement producers. Improving process.control.
In this issue
Explore the May 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 cement industry.
Holderbank results
Another excellent year for the world's largest cement producer with North America seen as very much the "jewel in the crown".
Greece is the word
An informative update on current cement market trends, domestic and export sales as well as in-depth company interviews with the four major Greek cement producers.
Improving process control
Asia Cement, Thailand, has recently been upgraded by way of a new FLS Automation Summit Series process control system.
Raw materials management mi
A detailed look at the new IMA Analyser System from Finland which is set to provide an effective process control analysis tool for raw materials.
Measuring cooler efficiency
New imaging techniques can chart the efficiency of grate coolers, according to this new report from specialists at IST-Quadtek.
Active control balancing system
Fan efficiency can often be plagued by vibrations caused by unbalanced rotors, but the problem can be controlled by a new scientific approach.
Salto de Pirapora doubles capacity
With the help of Technip Cleplan, Brazil, this Votorantim plant has doubled its capacity from 2600tpd to 5000tpd at very competitive cost.
Mediterranean trading
With cement and clinker trades within this region approaching 15Mt, producers in the Mediterranean and neighbouring Black Sea have developed some profitable trade links ICR investigates.
Domes keep getting bigger
When Lafarge Canada wanted extra storage to cope with seasonal fluctuations in demand, it built what is now noted as the world's largest dome unit for cement.
Experimental analysis
Lithuanian producer Akmenes Cementas has conducted some important trials designed to improve performance from an elderly wet-process unit.