International Cement Review - April 1999

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April 1999 contents

Explore the April 1999 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. 20

   Holderbank results

   ICR reports on 1998 company results for the global leader in cement.

3. 22

   Positive outlook for US cement

   Rob Roy, in his annual round-up of the American industry, discusses the cement market's record breaking year of 1998 as well as future trends.

4. 31

   Home sweet home

   With the IEEE/PCA Conference about to descend upon Roanoke, Virginia, ICR takes a timely look at the local cement industry.

5. 35

   US antidumping reviews

   Are US antidumping measures becoming outdated Joe Dorn of Washington law firm, King and Spalding, reviews recent developments.

6. 36

   Family values

   Van Aalst discusses its plans to re-enter the bulk handling market after its recent purchase of the Mulder Boskoop Group in Holland.

7. 39

   A floating asset

   Cemex reports on its transformation of a bulk carrier vessel into a state-of-theart floating terminal with the help of HW Carlsen and Fuller Kovako.

8. 43

   An alternative gypsum source?

   Philphos discusses a reliable alternative gypsum product recovered as a by-product of a local phosphoric-acid process.

9. 46

   Reflections on Australia

   Tom Douglas from Adelaide Brighton gives his timely and comprehensive review of the Australian cement industry.

10. 57

    Roller mill successes of the 1990s

    A useful report detailing the evolution and advances of the roller mill.

11. 60

    New Zealand cement markets

    What's happening in New Zealand cement? Alistair Ward of Waitiri Capital looks at recent market developments.

12. 67

    American Buyer’s Guide 1999

    The latest cement equipment suppliers with their contact details.