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International Cement Review - February 1999

Issue summary

The February 1999 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. TCR takes a detailed look at countries within the West African region, in the first of a major new two part report. Flemings Research, Malaysia discuss the potential market for Asian producers and the reality of actually achieving this useful business opportunity. International newContracts.

Key topics

  • West Africa cement market
  • Malaysia cement industry
  • Asia-Pacific cement market
  • gears and lubrication
  • cement trade

In this issue

February 1999 contents

Explore the February 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

    West African report

    ICR takes a detailed look at countries within the West African region, in the first of a major new two part report I.

  3. 28

    Exports from Asia I:

    Flemings Research, Malaysia discuss the potential market for Asian producers.

  4. 30

    International new contracts

    A six month round up detailing contracts awarded to some of the biggest equip ment suppliers in the cement industry ¥.

  5. 39

    Not just a lubricant

    Tribol discuss the options regarding open gear lubrication in order to maximise the successful operation of gear drives.

  6. 41

    Cleaning up a sound act

    Venti Oelde reports on the merits of using ultrasound in process technology for parts cleaning to reduce expensive cleaning and corrective maintenance.

  7. 44

    Sound solutions

    Primasomcs discuss the way in which low frequency, high energy sound waves can help solve the problem of blockages in silos, bins and ductworks.

  8. 48

    Making the most of things

    A plant report with a number of useful case studies detailing process optimisation at the Vasvadetta Cement plant, India.

  9. 52

    Latin American rhythms

    Charles Gepp, analyst for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter discusses the dynamic region of Latin America in conjunction with industry players and likely market developments.

  10. 59

    Heidelberger aims high

    Following visit to Heidelberger's cement technology centre in Leimen, ICR reports on the company's recent achievements.

  11. 63

    Keep those kilns a-turning

    North American cement specialist, Rob Roy, discusses the thriving cement industry in Colorado, United States.

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