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International Cement Review - November 1998

Issue summary

The November 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR’s Cemtech Tunisia conference proved a success for all 200 participants. Latest information, official receptions and a chance to visit the Bizerte works. ICR analyses the cement industries of Algeria and Libya, neighbouring North African countries with much more in common than a mere geographical border.

Key topics

  • Mediterranean cement market
  • Tunisia cement industry
  • Algeria cement industry
  • clinker cooler technology

In this issue

November 1998 contents

Explore the November 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. 6

    World News

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

  2. 9

    Swimming in the Mediterranean

    Lefevre-Moulenq's analysis of both mature and emerging markets for cement in the Mediterranean and provides a wealth of informa tion about a region that has an important part to play in production and trade.

  3. 16

    Success for Cemtech

    ICR's Cemtech Tunisia conference proved a success for all 200 participants Latest information, official receptions and a chance to visit the Bizerte works.

  4. 20

    Fundamentals of cement

    ICR analyses the cement industries of Algeria and Libya, neighbouring North African countries with much more in common than a mere geographical border.

  5. 39

    Coolers step ahead

    KHD Humboldt Wedag presents its P yrostep ® cooler technology, developed in response to changing industry requirements for clinker coolers.

  6. 46

    New - the SF Cross Bar Cooler

    The FLS offering to the grate cooler debate comes in the shape of the new Cross Bar Cooler, which promises an optimised, modular cooler solution.

  7. 49

    The Indonesian cement crisis

    The general economic and political uncertainties that loom over Indonesia does not bode well for the country's cement industry A reluctance to embrace foreign partners may also add an extra dimension to the dilemma.

  8. 51

    Ring for a solution

    Cemento Melon's experience of poor refractory brick work life and unscheduled shut-down, prompted some cost-effective solutions.

  9. 52

    Improving performance

    Richard Boarder takes readers on a quick tour of UK cement prior to looking at his own company's recent achievements in environmental upgrade work.

  10. 59

    Pertigalete in motion

    Whilst attending the recent APCAC conference in Venezuela, ICR was inc ited to visit the Vencemos plant, Pertigalete — one of Americas largest.

  11. 65

    Product news

    The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.

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