International Cement Review magazine archive
The September 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. ICR takes a timely visit to the Tunisian cement plant, Les Ciments de Bizerte, to see what will be on offer when it comes up for privatisation later this year. The 1997 cement company review. A comprehensive look at the world’s leading cement company’s 1997 results along with details of their recent acquisitions and outlook for the future.
In this issue
Explore the September 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.
Bidding for Bizerte?
ICR takes a timely visit to the Tunisian cement plant, Les Ciments de Bizerte, to see what will be on offer when it comes up for privatisation later this year.
The 1997 cement company review
A comprehensive look at the world's leading cement company's 1997 results along with details of their recent acquisitions and outlook for the future Included are reports from Holderbank, Lafarge, Cemex, Italcementi, Blue Circle, Heidelberger, RMC, CBR, Scancem and Cimpor.
Benchmarking for cement
Need an industry-standard technical evaluation and comparison of your cement plant? UK consultant Whitehopleman is looking closely at the feasibility of offering an exclusive service to cement factories, designed to improve efficiency and production capabilities.
Improved magnesia chrome bricks
A more flexible, corrosion-resistant magnesia chrome brick is introduced from the Refractories Corporation, the Philippines This new brick is designed to improve kiln efficiency and promote longer-lasting brick-life.
Refractory solutions
Experts at Refratechnik in Germany highlight developments in some of the more recent advances in refractory products for cement kilns.
Alignment-free drive
In answer to the problems of misalignment in conveyor systems, The Falk Corporation is offering a new system to eliminate this frequent cause of system failure Continuing the conveying theme are several independent company profiles and topical case studies.
Steel slag utilisation in the US
ICR US correspondent Rob Roy examines the changing steel slag industry, its connection with cement production and the supply pressures created by rising demand.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.