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International Cement Review - December 1999

Issue summary

The December 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. The Bolivian cement sector is back in focus with local markets improving, a new kiln line close to the capital La Paz, and some interesting corporate developments set on reshaping the industry sector. Firing technology - Kobe style. Having successfully commissioned the new 4000tpd line for Morning Star, Vietnam, this article by experts from Kobe Steel, Japan, makes a detailed technical appraisal of a new firing system for anthracite fuels.

Key topics

  • Mexico cement industry
  • Bolivia cement industry
  • Vietnam cement industry
  • kiln combustion
  • cement terminals and shipping
  • kiln technology

In this issue

December 1999 contents

Explore the December 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. 4

    World News

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

  2. 20

    Taking the high road

    Tire Bolivian cement sector is back in focus with local markets improving, new kiln line close to the capital La Paz, and some interesting corporate developments set on reshaping the industry sector ICR investigates.

  3. 28

    Firing technology - Kobe style

    Having successfully commissioned the new 4000tpd line for Morning Star, Vietnam, this article by experts from Kobe Steel, Japan, makes a detailed technical appraisal of a new firing system for anthracite fuels.

  4. 35

    Mexican giant

    With worldwide capacity in excess of 60Mt, and positions in many emerging markets, Cemex is clearly in the very top cement rankings Analysts at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter put Cemex under the microscope in this two-part report.

  5. 41

    Cutting the cost

    In-line production techniques with a reduction in raw material storage, and direct feed systems coupled with ultra-reliable grinding systems, can provide for some useful cost savings Gebr Pfeiffer offers some guidelines.

  6. 47

    Enter the Dockmaster

    Mechanical or pneumatic unloading systems, BMH Marine can supply the full range following the introduction of its new pneumatic Dockmaster range.

  7. 51

    Rolling on the river

    Midstream transfers of bulk cement on the Mississippi have grown significantly in recent years to help keep pace with US demand This report looks at the activities of one major operator in Louisiana.

  8. 56

    Berlin hosts global leaders i

    Most of the global cement industry represented, Deutsche Bank's first global cement and building materials conference highlighted recent trends in the industry - not least ever-increasing levels of consolidation.

  9. 68

    Metro Magic

    Cement consumption in the US metro regions is covered in depth by ICR's US.

  10. 79

    New product news

    The latest advances in the world of cement technology.

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