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The August 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Cement Review ; 15 Reporting on the leaders. Included are informative profiles of Holderbank, Lafarge, Cemex, Italcementi, Blue Circle, Heidelberger, RMC, Dyckerhoff and Cimpor. ICR’s American correspondent Rob Roy reports on the current levels of.
In this issue
Explore the August 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.
World News
The latest news and business developments in the global cement industry.
Reporting on the leaders
In this annual review of the global powers in cement manufacture, tire implications of 1998's financial results are looked at, as are the acquisitions that have punctuated this eventful year, when consolidation has proved to be the buzzword of the majors' strategies Included are…
Perfect timing
ICR US correspondent Rob Roy reports on high cement import volumes, their effects on domestic suppliers and prices, and the ports through which they enter the market.
Cement terminal checklist
In this invaluable article, expert advice is offered by bulk materials handling guru Ad Ligthart, of Cement Distribution Consultants, on the do's and don'ts of setting up a successful import terminal.
Buying in bulk
Some influential forces in bulk materials handling offer an update of recent industry developments, newly received contracts and technological advances.
Powerful returns
ICR was recently invited to the Lengfurt works of Heidelberger Zement, in Germany, to attend the inauguration of the first ever Organic Rankine Cycle facility waste heat recovery system to be installed at a cement plant.
Slip sliding away
Saud S Islam, Board Member and Director General of the Yanbu Cement company in Saudi Arabia outlines the current status of the Saudi domestic cement sector, and the links between the all-powerful oil industry, the Saudi economy and local construction sectors.
Cemtech London 12–14 September
The industry's premier conference comes to one of Europe's most exciting capitals in a meeting that brings together some influential names in cement management, production and related technologies.
Product News
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.